[Jobs] wilfred laurier brantford

[jeremy hunsinger]

Wilfrid Laurier University - Brantford Campus

Location: Ontario
Date posted: 2009-01-07

LAURIER BRANTFORD
CONTEMPORARY STUDIES AND MEDIA STUDIES

The Brantford campus of Wilfrid Laurier University invites  
applications for a tenure-track or limited-term appointment at the  
assistant professor level in Contemporary Studies (CT), and Media  
Studies (MX) subject to final budgetary approval. The appointment will  
commence July 1, 2009. A doctoral degree in hand or near completion is  
required.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses, not just technical  
proficiency with new media, but an understanding of its broader  
implications. The notion of digital democracy is central to the  
programs in which the candidate will be working. Research area  
interests could include net neutrality, information literacy,  
commercial marketing vs. the public interest and democratic uses of  
social media. Some practical or field experience in the application of  
these technologies to create new communities is preferred. Applicants  
should be interested in joining a culture of collegial,  
interdisciplinary scholars interested in forging new directions in  
research and teaching.

With respect to teaching, we will expect the successful candidate to  
develop a rotation of courses that includes CT222 "Navigating the  
Information Environment", CT345 "Applied Democracy", a new course that  
"examines the role of the informed and engaged citizen in democracy  
and assists students in developing strategies for identifying key  
issues" JN229 "Journalism, the Internet and Emerging Media" and JN252  
"Introductory Skills: New Media Journalism" as well as courses in the  
recently developed Media Studies option.

Applicants are required to send an application package, including a  
1-2 page cover letter, a full curriculum vitae, one sample  
publication, the names and contact information of three references (e- 
mail contact information is acceptable), and evidence of teaching  
effectiveness (such as evaluations and/or a dossier) to:

Contemporary Studies/Media Studies Hiring Committee
Laurier Brantford
73 George St.
Brantford, Ontario, N3T 2Y3

E-mail applications will not be accepted.

Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to equity and values  
diversity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all  
genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal  
persons, and persons of a visible minority. All qualified candidates  
are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents  
will be given priority. Members of the designated groups must self- 
identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self- 
identify, in confidence, to Dr. Kathryn Carter, Acting Dean of Laurier  
Brantford.

The deadline for applications is February 28, 2009.