Limited Term Appointments – 2012

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Arts and Science

The Department of Communication Studies invites applications for 4 limited-term appointments in the following areas: Media Production (two positions); Media Criticism, Policy, and Public Discourse (one position); and Communication/Media History, Critical Theory, and Media Futures(one position).

Media Production (2 positions): we are looking for one individual who will teach intermediate 16mm film, advanced intermedia or advanced video, and foundation courses in film/video; We are looking for another individual who will teach advanced intermedia or advanced video, foundation courses in film/video and foundation courses in sound production. Successful candidates will have an appropriate advanced terminal degree, an active creative practice and portfolio, prior teaching experience and the ability to teach within a Humanities context.

Media Criticism, Policy, and Public Discourse: the successful candidate will teach one section of Media Criticism (core foundation course), and courses at the 300 and 400 level such as: Media Institutions and Policies, Media Policy in Canada, Visual Communication, Definitions of Media and Technology I, and Sexuality and Public Discourse. The successful candidate must have a PhD in Communication Studies or a cognate field (or be very near to completion), and prior teaching experience in a Humanities context.

Communication/Media History, Critical Theory, and Media Futures: The successful candidate will teach both sections of the core foundation course History of Communication and Media, and courses at the 300 and 400 levels such as: Media and Cultural Theory, Media and New Technology, Perspectives on the Information Society, and Media Forecast. The successful candidate must have a PhD in Communication Studies or a cognate field (or be very near to completion), and prior teaching experience in a Humanities context.

Applications should consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to:

Prof. Rae Staseson, Chair
Department of Communication Studies – CJ 3.230
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3G 1M8

Phone: (514) 848-2424 ext. 2555
Fax: (514) 848-4257

These positions are subject to budgetary approval and department/unit need. Individuals holding limited-term appointments may be reappointed, given continued funding and need, as well as satisfactory job performance. Together, initial appointments and subsequent reappointments may not exceed 36 months or a span of three consecutive years. They are normally at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, beginning August 15, 2012 and ending May 31, 2013. Successful candidates will normally be expected to teach three courses per semester.

All inquiries should be directed to Professor Rae Staseson at
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Review of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the required positions have been filled.

All applications must reach departments no later than March 1, 2012.  Electronic applications will not be accepted

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.