[Air-L] Job Posting: Two tenure-track positions, Université de Montréal, Canada

Tue Oct 2 08:55:02 PDT 2018

* Deux postes au Département de communication à l'Université de Montréal -
Two tenure-track positions in the Department of Communication at the
Université de Montréal *

For posting in French, please visit:
http://fas.umontreal.ca/faculte/postes-de-professeur/
Posting no: FAS 09-18 / 14

The Département de communication is seeking applications for two full-time
tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in Communication
from candidates specializing in one or more of the following areas:

-- Social media studies, digital platforms and networked publics,
especially as these intersect with studies of participative culture, mobile
culture, digital activism, online interaction and collaboration, new forms
of communities associated with network technologies, and/or algorithmic
publics and new forms of digital sociability.

-- Digital creation, especially studies and practices of visual culture,
new forms of digital storytelling/narration (podcasts, web documentary,
etc.), design of user interfaces and experiences, and/or visualization of
information and data.

-- Journalism studies, especially in the areas of digital and multiplatform
journalism, investigative and data journalism, and/or alternative media.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidates will be expected to teach at
all three levels of the curriculum, supervise graduate students, engage in
ongoing research and publication, and contribute to the academic life and
reputation of the University.

REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. (or near completion) in Communication or a related
field; Strong research record; University teaching experience; An adequate
knowledge of the French language (written and spoken) or a strong
commitment to mastering the proficiency level required*.

Deadline: November 12, 2018
Starting date: On or after August 1st, 2019

The application must include the following documents:
-  Cover letter
-  Curriculum vitae
-  Copies of recent publications and research
-  Evidence of teaching effectiveness
-  Statement of research interests
-  Statement of teaching interests

Three letters of recommendation should also be sent directly to the
Department Chair by the referees.

Applications may be submitted to the Department Chair by post or by email.
By post, send to:

Thierry Bardini, Chair
Département de communication, Pavillon Marie-Victorin
Université de Montréal
C. P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville
Montréal (QC) H3C 3J7 CANADA

By email, send to: thierry.bardini at umontreal.ca
Please visit the Department website for more information:
www.com.umontreal.ca

POLICIES
* Language Policy: The Université de Montréal is a Québec university
with an international reputation. French is the language of instruction. To
renew its teaching faculty, the University de Montréal is intensively
recruiting the world’s best specialists. In accordance with the
institution’s language policy, the Université de Montréal provides
support for newly-recruited faculty to attain proficiency in French.

Confidentiality: The Université de Montréal application process allows
all regular professors in the Department to have access to all documents
unless the applicant explicitly states in her or his cover letter that
access to the application should be limited to the selection committee.
This restriction on accessibility will be lifted if the applicant is
invited for an interview.

Equal Access Employment Program: Through its Equal Access Employment
Program, the Université de Montréal invites women, Aboriginal people,
visible and ethnical minorities, as well as persons with disabilities to
apply. During the recruitment process, our selection tools will be adapted
to meet the needs of people with disabilities who request it. Be assured of
the confidentiality of this information. The Université de Montréal is
committed to the inclusion and the diversity of its staff and also
encourages people of all sexual and gender identities to apply.

Immigration Requirements: We invite all qualified candidates to apply at
UdeM. However, in accordance with immigration requirements in Canada,
please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent
residents.

--
Aleksandra Kaminska, PhD
Professeure adjointe / Assistant Professor
Université de Montréal
Département de communication
a.kaminska at umontreal.ca