[Jobs] Fwd: [Air-L] Canada Research Chair II in Digital Media

Mon Oct 25 13:01:43 PDT 2010

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> From: ganaele langlois <ganalanglois at gmail.com>
> Date: October 25, 2010 3:54:19 PM EDT
> To: air-l at aoir.org
> Subject: [Air-L] Canada Research Chair II in Digital Media
> 
> *Hello all,*The following position might be of interest to some of you.
> 
> http://www.uoit.ca/EN/main/11259/11270/16583/14479/196542/core_factulty/509663.html
> Faculty of Social Science and Humanities - Canada Research Chair in Digital
> Media Tier II - UOIT 10-153 *Competition No*: UOIT 10-153
> 
> *Posting Date*: October 25, 2010
> 
> *Closing Date*: December 31, 2010
> 
> *Position Title*: Canada Research Chair in Digital Media Tier II
> 
> *Faculty or Department*: Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
> 
> *Level*: Tenure-track or tenured Associate/Assistant Professor
> 
> *Salary*: Commensurate with experience and skills
> 
> *Appointment Type*: Continuing Full Time
> 
> The Faculty of Social Science and Humanities at the University of Ontario
> Institute of Technology invites applications for a Tier II CRC appointment.
> The Faculty is seeking an internationally recognized candidate who examines
> the rapidly evolving connections between communication, digital media, and
> the information needs and practices of local and global communities. The
> ideal candidate's research focus would address, for example, the conditions
> that can influence new media and communication technologies and the ways in
> which these factors enhance democracy, improve education, and help shape a
> vital and inclusive public culture. The candidate's research should inform,
> support, and shape professional practice, media innovations, and policy
> change. The successful candidate will join current faculty in the
> development of a new research group in Digital Life, a related undergraduate
> program, and a Masters program in Communication. Candidates with
> collaborative and/or interdisciplinary research experience are preferred.
> 
> The successful candidate will find a welcoming and productive environment
> for concentrated studies in digital technologies. The Social Science and
> Humanities faculty see ourselves as cross-disciplinary scholars, providing
> insights derived from diverse fields: communication, education, criminology,
> history, legal studies, sociology, *inter alia*. Additionally, collaboration
> with the Faculties of Education, Health Sciences, and Science would allow a
> Chair to facilitate knowledge creation around such issues as the use and
> impact of information technologies and digital media in the context of
> education, and the role of digital technologies and informatics within the
> health care system, for example.
> 
> The Faculty of Social Science and Humanities is emerging as an important
> site of teaching around digital worlds. We have an Information Law
> specialization and minor within the Legal Studies program. The Communication
> major includes a specialization in Digital Media, which promises to be
> highly successful. The newly created Public Policy program offers a number
> of courses on the social impact of new technologies. Our Master's in
> Criminology and Justice features a focus on cybercrime.
> 
> UOIT's vision for research is to be committed to and engaged in academic
> activities of national and international standards, especially those
> activities with strong potential to address issues of local, regional,
> national, and global significance. Research activity at this young
> university has grown dramatically in just a few short years; UOIT has
> already developed a research profile that is both competitive with, and
> distinct from, other Canadian universities. UOIT has a 21st century vision
> of teaching and learning excellence. Our educational philosophy is to
> challenge, encourage innovation, and connect our faculty, students and the
> community, while respecting the best practice traditions of Canada's
> established universities.
> 
> Applicants should have an earned doctoral degree in a relevant field, and
> must demonstrate extensive research experience in digital technologies, and
> their impacts. Demonstrated commitment to research excellence, ability to
> develop collaborative research partnerships and to conduct a dynamic and
> world-class research program, as well as strong teaching and communication
> skills, are essential.
> 
> The appointment to this tenured or tenure-track faculty position will be at
> the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on the qualifications
> of the successful applicant.
> 
> Review of applications will begin on December 31, 2010 until a suitable
> candidate is found. Applicants should submit in electronic format, with
> their name and the above competition number in the subject line, curriculum
> vitae including a list of publications, statements of research and teaching
> interests, , and a list of at least 3 referees to
> careers at uoit.ca<%63%61%72%65%65%72%73%40%75%6F%69%74%2E%63%61>.
> 
> UOIT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from
> qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal
> peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are
> encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be
> given priority. Canada Research Chairs are subject to review and approval by
> the CRC Secretariat.  Further details on the CRC Program can be viewed at
> http://www.chairs.gc.ca.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Ganaele Langlois
> Assistant Professor
> Communication Program
> Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
> University of Ontario Institute of Technology
> 
> Associate Director
> Infoscape Centre for the Study of Social Media
> www.infoscapelab.ca
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jeremy hunsinger
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