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[jeremy hunsinger]

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: January 5, 2011

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, theconditions 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 January 5, 2011 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 .

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 athttp://www.chairs.gc.ca.
Jeremy Hunsinger
Center for Digital Discourse and Culture
Virginia Tech


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