The Department of Communication at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in Political Communication. Building and expanding on our strengths in this area, this position is focused on various aspects of political communication including, but not limited to, how political information is spread, relationships among various political actors (journalists, politicians, civil society, citizens), equity and diversity in political communication systems, and communicational aspects of the governance of just societies. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research help situate debates within Canada about law, ethics, security, polarization and/or policy in wider social, informational, and communicative contexts. The Department welcomes candidates who conduct empirical studies using a variety of methods, as well as critical approaches. The start date is expected to be July 1, 2023.
Position: Assistant professor; higher ranks may be considered under exceptional circumstances.
Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities and research; c) academic service activities, d) supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, in media studies, journalism, public relations and/or organizational communication, in French and in English.
The candidate will be expected to conduct research in political communication resulting in peer reviewed scholarly publications, with the ability to attract, develop, supervise, train and retain excellent trainees, students, and future researchers, as well as external research funding.
A strong commitment to participate in the administrative activities of the department is required.
The successful candidate will be expected to exercise leadership in forging research collaborations and in creating new courses in collaboration with members of the Department focusing on political communication and related topics.
Terms: Tenure-track position
Wage: Salary scale for an Assistant Professor starts at $89,622 (for a start date of July 1, 2023).
Benefits Package: The University of Ottawa provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes long-term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance, as well as relocation expenses.
Location of Work: Department of Communication, University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Contact Information:
Applications are accepted through the University’s Njoyn system only. Any questions (but not applications) can be directed to Dr. Luc Bonneville, Director, Department of Communication, University of Ottawa, Ottawa ON, K1N 6N5. E-mail: Dir.Communication.Dir@uOttawa.ca
Telephone: 613-562-5238 FAX: 613-562-5240
Required Skills:
The successful candidate will be a scholar in Political Communication with the following qualifications:
- A doctorate (Ph.D.) in Communication studies or a related field in the humanities and social sciences, by July 1, 2023;
- Evidence of successful teaching at a post-secondary institution;
- Evidence of an established and innovative research program and a record of refereed publications and scholarly conferences;
- An ability to attract external funding;
- Active bilingualism in French and English will be required to receive tenure (courses and individual tutoring available for professors);
- The candidate's areas of scholarly expertise should include political communication broadly, such as how political information is spread, relationships among various political actors (journalists, politicians, civil society, citizens), equity and diversity in political communication systems, and communicational aspects of the governance of just societies.
- Evidence of a commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion within research and teaching.
Application Deadline: Applications received by November 15, 2022 will receive full consideration, but the position will remain open until filled.
Complete applications must be submitted via the Academic Careers Njoyn application portal.
A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of two (2) recent peer reviewed publications, a statement of teaching philosophy and a statement of research interests. Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation, sent under separate cover, should be addressed to: Dir.Communication.Dir@uottawa.ca.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to present their research to professors and students, likely using videoconference technology.
For more detail about the Department of Communication, please visit: https://arts.uottawa.ca/communication/en
The University of Ottawa is a dynamic community of students, researchers, professionals, and academics in pursuit of great things. Our vision for the university of tomorrow is one that reflects the diversity of its people, their ideas, and their identities. We believe in the power of representation, and that increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff supports this objective.
One way in which we are starting to effect change, is by promoting more inclusive practices for staff and faculty recruitment. This includes more diversified and cross-functional selection committees, the use of self-representation surveys and equity data, guarding against biases through education, policies and procedures, as well as broadening our candidate searches through agencies and community partners.
Our goal is to provide the best student experience, sustained by a campus community they can identify with. To achieve this, we are seeking academic candidates that can best represent a broad intersection of equity-deserving communities, as well as their lived experiences.
Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.
According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require by contacting the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Faculty Affairs at vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.
The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language. At the time of tenure, professors are expected to have the ability to function in a bilingual setting and to teach in both official languages. English-French bilingualism is thus an asset.
