The Department of Communication Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University, invites applications from qualified candidates for a one-year contractually limited appointment at the level of Sessional Assistant Professor to teach in the area of Youth Media/Culture and Research Methods (sample course outlines available on request). Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant discipline, demonstrate excellence or the promise of excellence in teaching and have a record of recent scholarly research in a relevant area. Candidates must be able to teach effectively in large-lecture formats. The appointment carries a teaching load of three full courses or the equivalent.
York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A. and Mexico may apply per the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or citizens of Chile may apply per the provisions of the Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA).
Applicants should submit a signed letter of application, up-to-date curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier, and arrange for three signed confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to: Professor David Skinner, Chair, Department of Communication Studies, TEL Building, 3019, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3. Email: comnsrch@yorku.ca – (Subject line: Youth Media/Culture Search)
The deadline for applications is April 8, 2016. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
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