[Jobs] ouit

[jeremy hunsinger]

The Faculty of Criminology, Justice and Policy Studies (Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities) is accepting applications for a tenure-track Associate, a tenured Associate or tenured Professor position at a senior level in Communication. A successful new BA in Communication program was launched at UOIT in 2007 and an MA in Communication (Professional) program is planned for 2011. In support of this rapid expansion we invite applications for a core faculty position from candidates with a PhD in Communication and several years of experience in teaching (including graduate level courses and supervision), research and administration. The successful candidate will take on a leadership role within the Communication program and will oversee the launch of the upcoming MA. 

While all candidates with expertise and experience in various areas of Communication Studies are encouraged to apply, we are especially interested in hiring faculty who can teach in the areas of Organizational Communication, International Communication, Business and Professional Writing, or the social, political and economic impact of ICTs. 

Demonstrated leadership skills which can be used to help build a strong Communication program, as well as an active research agenda are, however, the main qualifications for this position. Experience supervising graduate students is preferred. Applications from mid-career and senior scholars are encouraged. 

UOIT has a 21st-century vision of teaching and learning excellence. Our educational philosophy is to challenge, to encourage innovation, and to connect our faculty, students and the community while respecting the best practice traditions of Canada’s established universities. You will be welcomed by an enthusiastic, hard-working team of colleagues committed to making your new career at UOIT an enriching and rewarding experience. As UOIT offers its’ students a technology enhanced learning experience, some familiarity with online course delivery is an asset for this position. Our course development support teams will assist new faculty with the preparation and delivery of all course materials. 

The Faculty of Criminology Social Science and Humanities) offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communication, Criminology and Justice , Legal Studies, Public Policy, and a Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology. 

Review of applications will begin on April 5, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send electronically a formal letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, an outline of your present and future research agendas, and the names of three referees to: careers at uoit.ca Please indicate the competition number in the subject line of the e-mail. Candidates for the full Professor position are required to submit the names of four referees.

The University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology is strongly committed to diversity within its community, and welcomes applications from qualified visible minority group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to further the diversification of ideas. The University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology is located in a region experiencing one of the highest growth rates both in Canada and globally. UOIT also offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live near one of the most diverse cities in the world, Toronto. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 
Jeremy Hunsinger
Center for Digital Discourse and Culture
Virginia Tech
Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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