[Air-L] Job Posting: Assistant Professor of Journalism Studies (University of Toronto Scarborough)

[Kenzie Burchell]

Hello everyone

Please see the tenure-track job posting for an Assistant Professor position
in Journalism Studies at University of Toronto.

Kenzie Burchell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Journalism
Department of Arts, Culture and Media (UTSC)
Faculty of Information (iSchool)
University of Toronto

@kenzieburchell

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Assistant Professor - Journalism Studies - 1601921

*Job Field*: Tenure Stream

*Link: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1601921
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*Faculty / Division:* University of Toronto Scarborough

*Department*: UTSC: Arts, Culture and Media

*Campus*: Scarborough

*Job Posting*: Dec 13, 2016

*Job Closing*: Feb 15, 2017, 11:59 EST

*Description*:   The Department of Arts, Culture and Media at the
University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a tenure-stream
appointment in Journalism Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor. The
appointment will begin July 1, 2017.

We are interested in candidates with research strength in the critical
study of the contemporary journalism, news and journalism-related media
practices, with particular focus on the changing modes, forms, and styles
of information transmission currently taking place within, across, or
beyond traditional news media industries. Applicants are required to have a
Ph.D. in Journalism Studies, in Media and Communication Studies or in
another relevant field by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter.
The ideal candidate will also have a national/regional/local media focus
within their work that intersects with a wider global/transnational
perspective. Expertise in the Canadian journalism and media landscape is
preferred, but expertise in other areas is also welcome. A critical
research focus into the changing modes, practices, and narrative forms of
journalism through one or more of the following areas of expertise is
essential: specialized subfields of journalism; activist, alternative
and/or marginalized journalistic voices including feminist and
intersectional approaches; or the role of data-visualization, networked
and/or data-driven journalistic practices. The successful candidate must
demonstrate an aptitude for taking a leadership role in Journalism Studies
and a willingness to contribute to all aspects of departmental development
as required.

Candidates must demonstrate a record of excellence in research. The
successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative research at the
highest international level and to establish an outstanding research
program. S/he will have an established or emerging record of scholarly
accomplishment including publications in leading academic journals and/or
with leading academic presses, or will provide evidence of excellence in
research as demonstrated in presentations at significant conferences,
awards for work in the field and strong endorsements by referees of high
international standing. S/he will be willing and adept at communicating the
importance of research conducted in the Department of Arts, Culture and
Media to mainstream media in Toronto and beyond.

Candidates must demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching. Excellence
in teaching can be demonstrated through strong endorsements from referees,
very strong course evaluations, a coherent statement of teaching philosophy
that is linked to excellent pedagogical practice, demonstrated excellent
performance in other teaching related activities, and teaching
accomplishments highlighted as part of the application.

The Department of Arts, Culture and Media is a unique multi-disciplinary
research and teaching environment, with programs in Art History, Arts
Management, Curatorial Studies, Journalism, Media Studies and New Media
Studies, Music and Culture, Studio, and Theatre and Performance Studies. In
addition to being a full member of the Department of Arts, Culture and
Media at the University of Toronto Scarborough, the successful candidate
will hold a graduate appointment in the Faculty of Information (iSchool), a
graduate unit at the University of Toronto. The candidate selected will be
expected to maintain a strong program of research and to articulate and
implement a vision for developing new research initiatives and
relationships that fit within this diverse context.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The appointment is at the University of Toronto Scarborough, which is a
research-intensive institution with an interdisciplinary commitment, a
multicultural student body, and a modern campus. The University offers the
opportunity to conduct research, teach, and live in one of the most diverse
cities of the world.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link
below. Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a complete and
current curriculum vita, 3) a teaching portfolio that includes, but is not
limited to course evaluations, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a
list of relevant teaching related activities, and 4) concise descriptions
of current research activity and graduate student supervision experience,
and future research plans. We recommend combining attached documents into
one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found
at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. All applications must be submitted online.

Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of
recommendation (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to be sent directly by
the referees to: JournalismSearch at utsc.utoronto.ca. If you have questions
about this position, please email JournalismSearch at utsc.utoronto.ca.

The closing date for applications is February 15, 2017.

For more information about the Department of Arts, Culture and Media,
University of Toronto Scarborough please visit:
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons /
persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America,
persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to
the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief
Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly
related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees
or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional
planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.