[Air-L] Concordia: Canada Research Chair position

Mia Consalvo consalvo at ohio.edu
Mon Jul 26 14:19:07 PDT 2010


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Canada Research Chair in Feminist Media Studies
Department of Communication Studies

Concordia University’s Faculty of Arts and Science is one of the largest and
most dynamic
academic faculties in Canada. Home to 27 departments, schools and colleges,
the Faculty is
leading Montreal’s Concordia University to the forefront of research and
graduate education in
Quebec and Canada. The Faculty is recognized for innovative research in the
sciences,
humanities, and social sciences.

The Department of Communication Studies invites applications for a Tier II
Canada Research
Chair (CRC) in Feminist Media Studies. This position is directly linked to
priority areas in
Concordia University’s Strategic Research Plan (2008-12):
http://oor.concordia.ca/formsandreferencedocuments/strategicresearchplan/

For this high profile position, we seek a dynamic and visionary researcher
who will engage in
cutting-edge scholarship and/or research-creation. In addition to a
promising record of
achievement within the broad domain of feminist media studies, candidates of
interest will have
embarked upon a substantial long-term research agenda. The ideal candidate
will mobilize
established strengths in our Department and the University, and be well
positioned to actively
participate in local, national and international feminist research
networks.

The goal of the CRC program is to ensure that Canadian universities “achieve
the highest levels
of research excellence to become world-class research centres in the global,
knowledge-based
economy.” Concordia University’s academic culture celebrates research,
creativity, and the
transfer of knowledge in many ways that are ideal for today’s innovation
driven society. The
strategic deployment of CRCs is an integral part of Concordia’s overall plan
to promote and
develop its research enterprise. (Please refer to the CRC website for
detailed information about
the program: http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/)

In order to successfully compete for a CRC award candidates are expected to
have an
outstanding and innovative research program, and the ability to attract
excellent graduate
students. Tier II CRCs will be “exceptional emerging researchers” who at an
early phase of their
careers (i.e., within 10 years of completing their PhD), have demonstrated
the promise of a
strong research profile and the potential to be leaders in their field.

Tier II CRCs are awarded for five years and are renewable once. These
positions offer an
attractive salary, an annual research stipend, reduced teaching loads, and
the opportunity to apply
for start-up infrastructure through the Canada Foundation for Innovation
(CFI) Leaders
Opportunity Fund (LOF).

The successful candidate for the CRC position in Feminist Media Studies
will, in the first
instance, be offered an unconditional tenure-track appointment at the rank
of Assistant or
Associate Professor, as appropriate. The candidate will be required to work
with the Department
and the Faculty to prepare the formal CRC nomination according to the CRC
program
guidelines. The University will submit the nomination to the CRC Secretariat
at the earliest
opportunity.

Founded in 1965, the Department of Communication Studies at Concordia
University is
Canada’s oldest degree-granting department in the discipline. The Department
offers programs
leading to the BA, Graduate Diploma, MA, and PhD degrees. The undergraduate
degree in
Communication Studies is highly regarded for its integration of media
production and critical
theoretical perspectives. We are the only institution in Canada to offer an
undergraduate program
in Communication and Cultural Studies, and a graduate diploma in
Communication. Our MA in
Media Studies is unique in its structure and focus, and our bilingual,
inter-university PhD
program offers access to a wide range of resources and expertise. In keeping
with Concordia's
mission, the Department fosters inclusivity in its research, curriculum, and
teaching practices,
and is committed to serving the needs of a diverse student population.
Montreal, where both
Concordia campuses are located, is a world-class city of over 3 million
people, offering a rich
and diverse cultural life, and the intellectual stimulation of four major
universities. In addition,
the city is a major site of innovation and excellence in emerging digital
media technologies, with
significant government and private industry support. Candidates are
encouraged to visit our
departmental website for additional information concerning our programs and
priorities:
http://coms.concordia.ca/

Complete applications will consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum
vitae, copies of recent
publications, a statement of research achievements with a detailed five-year
research plan
(appropriate to the goals and objectives of the CRC program), a statement of
teaching
philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and email
addresses of three
referees. Candidates who have not completed all requirements for a PhD will
not be considered.
Applications should be sent to:

Prof. Rae Staseson, Chair
Department of Communication Studies
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3G 1M8

This tenure-track position, linked to the CRC appointment, will begin July
1, 2011. The
University will nominate the successful candidate to the CRC Secretariat at
the earliest
opportunity according to the guidelines of the CRC program. Review of
applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled. All applications
should reach the
department no later than October 8, 2010. No electronic applications will be
accepted. All
inquiries about the position should be directed to Professor Staseson
(Rae.Staseson at concordia.ca).

Canadian and international applicants are encouraged to apply.  Concordia
University is
committed to employment equity.

-- 
Mia Consalvo, Ph.D.
Visiting Associate Professor
Comparative Media Studies
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Building  14N-226
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
USA
consalvo at mit.edu
617.324.1868



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