[Air-L] Uottawa / two tenure-track faculty positions; one in Public Relations and the second in International Communication and Digital Media

[Hélène BOURDELOIE]

As part of a major expansion of its research programs in Communication, the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions;  one in Public Relations and the second in International Communication and Digital Media.

Title of the positions: Assistant Professor
Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities revealed by research or professional work; c) academic service activities; d) supervision of graduate students.
Terms: Tenure-track position
Salary:  The salary scale for an Assistant Professor starts at $77,379.00
Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete compensation package which includes long term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance.

Location of work:  Department of Communication, University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Contact information: Dr. Isaac Nahon-Serfaty, Faculty of Arts Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 inahonse at uOttawa.ca   Telephone: 613-562-5800 ext: 3836, fax: 613-562-5240

# 1 Public Relations
Skill requirements:
. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Communication (preferred) or in a related field.
. Candidates must have an excellent record of research and peer-reviewed publications in Public Relations or Marketing Communication.
. Candidates must have an excellent knowledge of theories in Public Relations and/or Marketing Communication.
. Preference will be given to candidates developing a research program relating to the digital ecosystem.
. Candidates must be able to teach in English or in French at the time of hire and must possess a passive understanding of the other official language. Active bilingualism at the time of hire is an asset and is required in order to receive tenure
. Experience in teaching preferred.
. Experience supervising masters and doctoral students would be an asset.

# 2 International Communication and Digital Media.
Skill Requirements:
. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Communication (preferred) or in a related field.
. Candidates must have an excellent record of research and peer-reviewed publications in International Communication and Digital Media.
. Candidates must have an excellent knowledge of contemporary approaches in International Communication as well as Digital Media.
. Preference will be given to candidates developing a research program that relates to globalization in media ecosystems and digital platforms.
. Preference will be given to candidates using quantitative methods in their research program.
. Candidates must be able to teach in English or in French at the time of hire and must possess a passive understanding of the other official language. Active bilingualism at the time of hire is an asset and is required in order to receive tenure
. Experience in teaching preferred.
. Experience supervising masters and doctoral students would be an asset.

Application deadline: July 15, 2015.

Please send your curriculum vitae, a detailed research proposal, a description of teaching interests and three confidential letters of reference to:

Isaac Nahon-Serfaty, Chair
Department of Communication
University of Ottawa,
55 Laurier East Av., 11th floor (room 11101B) 
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1N 6N5
Email: inahonse at uottawa.ca

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Hélène Bourdeloie 

Maître de conférences en sciences de l'information et de la communication
Université Paris 13 - Sorbonne Paris Cité
LabSIC - Labex ICCA
& chercheuse associée au laboratoire COSTECH (UTC)
Skype: Helene.bourdeloie

http://www.helenebourdeloie.org