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Transmissions CFP
by Karina Rider 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

**Apologies for cross-posting** Hello, We are currently circulating a Call for Posts for Transmissions, a companion blog to Social Studies of Science. Founded in 2017, Transmissions disseminates ideas in motion, signals contentious and developing topics, and powers emerging STS dialogue and debate. The site works with the dynamism and flexibility of digital media to communicate, fuel, and circulate emerging, time-sensitive, and usefully inchoate material; a conduit for generating new questions, positions and tensions, and channeling them into longer-term research projects. We are currently accepting posts under ‘Dispatches’, which provide timely, topical discussions of STS issues: replies to recent publications, reactions to current events, or position pieces (less than 1000 words). Dispatches can cover any topic relating to STS. To view current and archived posts, please visit www.ssstransmissions.org<http://www.ssstransmissions.org/>. To submit, please email your post to transmissions(a)queensu.ca<mailto:transmissions@queensu.ca>. You can also follow Transmissions on Twitter (@_transmissions_). Best, Karina Co-editor of Transmissions -- Karina Rider PhD Student Department of Sociology Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada D402 Mackintosh-Corry Hall

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Final CFP: Platform Urbanism - AAG 2018, New Orleans, USA
by Scott Rodgers 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

Platform Urbanism Call for Papers/Panellists Association of American Geographers Conference 2018 New Orleans, USA, 10-14 April 2018 Organizers Susan Moore (University College London) Scott Rodgers (Birkbeck, University of London) Sponsors Digital Geographies Specialty Group Media and Communication Geography Specialty Group Urban Geography Speciality Group Outline Talk about ‘platforms’ is today all-pervasive: platform architecture, platform design, platform ecosystem, platform governance, platform markets, platform politics, platform thinking. But just what are platforms? And how might we understand their emergent urban geographies? As Tarleton Gillespie (2010) argues, the term ‘platform’ clearly does discursive work for commercial entities such as Facebook, Amazon, Uber, Airbnb and Google. It allows them to be variably (and often ambiguously) described and imagined: as technical platforms; platforms for expression; or platforms of entrepreneurial opportunity. Indeed, as emergent spaces, platforms – both commercial and nonprofit – entail so many ambitions, activities, services, exchanges, forums, infrastructures, and ordinary practices that conceptualizing their general dynamics is difficult, perhaps even pointless. Yet platforms do appear to have considerable implications, geographical as well as political. For Benjamin Bratton (2015), cloud-based platforms such as Facebook, Amazon and Google form a fundamental layer of what he calls planetary-scale computation, perhaps representing new forms of geopolitical sovereignty. This ‘sovereignty’ is, however, neither generalized nor homogeneous: in manifests in geographically uneven intensities and extents. This session invites original research and conceptual reflections that explore, debate and critique the notion of an emergent ‘platform urbanism’. Recently, Nick Srnicek (2016) deployed the phrase ‘platform capitalism’ to encapsulate his argument that platforms not only mark a new kind of firm, but a new way of making economies. Here – in a move similar to Henri Lefevbre’s (1970/2003) in The urban revolution – we suggest a speculative substitution of ‘urbanism’ for ‘capitalism’, placing an emphasis on the possibility of irreducible, co-generative dynamics between platforms and the urban. Contributions may address a wide range of commercial and nonprofit platforms – including those related to social networking, user-generated content, location-based technologies, mapping and the geoweb, goods and services, marketing, and gaming – and their relationships with various forms of urban living and urban spaces. Expressions of Interest We intend to organize 1-2 paper sessions, depending on quantity and quality of submissions, followed by a panel discussion session. Expressions of interest must be emailed to both Susan Moore (susan.moore(a)ucl.ac.uk<mailto:susan.moore@ucl.ac.uk>) and Scott Rodgers (s.rodgers(a)bbk.ac.uk<mailto:s.rodgers@bbk.ac.uk>) by 1 October 2017. Those proposing a paper presentation should send an abstract of 250 words; those interested in participating as a panellist should include a short outline of their intended contribution in their email. References Bratton, B. H. (2016). The stack: On software and sovereignty. MIT press. Gillespie, T. (2010). The politics of ‘platforms’. New Media & Society, 12(3), 347-364. Lefebvre, H. (1970/2003). The urban revolution (originally published as La révolution urbaine). University of Minnesota Press. Srnicek, N. (2016). Platform capitalism. John Wiley & Sons.

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Reminder: Starts TODAY: Live-streams of THE COMPUTER SAYS NO + HOW TO WATCH THEM WATCHING YOU (4pm EDT)
by Christian Sandvig 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

Dear AoIR colleagues, A reminder that the first event (of two) starts today at 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC/GMT -4 hours). Hope to "see" you "there" via the question tool or on twitter! Feel free to forward. Best, Christian ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Christian Sandvig <csandvig(a)umich.edu> Date: Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 6:38 PM Subject: Mark Your Calendar: Live-streams of THE COMPUTER SAYS NO + HOW TO WATCH THEM WATCHING YOU (9/28-9/29) To: air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org Hello AoIR colleagues, We'll be hosting a workshop with some familiar AoIR people next week. I'm writing to this list because we will be live-streaming two of our public events on YouTube and I am wondering if you would like to "attend." We will be taking questions from the Internet via Twitter and the BKC question tool. Even if you are not in the right timezone, I hope this will be of interest. I dare Europe to stay awake for the first one, and Australians to stay awake for the second one. Live-Streamed Events: THE COMPUTER SAYS NO: The Bad News About Online Discrimination in Algorithmic Systems Thursday, September 28, 2017 4:00-5:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC/GMT -4 hours) http://auditingalgorithms.science/?p=53 HOW TO WATCH THEM WATCHING YOU: Researching Social Media, Online Platforms, and Algorithmic Systems From the Outside Friday, September 29, 2017 10-11:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC/GMT -4 hours) http://auditingalgorithms.science/?p=64 The overall occasion is a workshop entitled "Auditing Algorithms: Adding Accountability to Automated Authority," explained here: http://auditingalgorithms.science/ Its goal is a white paper about this area of research, which I expect to emailing this list about again in the future. We are also working on some weirder participatory online activities -- if you like these topics you'll want to jump on in on them. More on that after these events. For more context, here is a related quote: "The equations of big-data algorithms have permeated almost every aspect of our lives. A massive industry has grown up to comb and combine huge data sets — documenting, for example, Internet habits — to generate profiles of individuals. These often target advertising, but also inform decisions on credit, insurance and more. They help to control the news or adverts we see, and whether we get hired or fired. They can determine whether surveillance and law-enforcement agencies flag us as likely activists or dissidents — or potential security or criminal threats….Largely absent from the widespread use of such algorithms are the rules and safeguards that govern almost every other aspect of life in a democracy. There is an asymmetry in algorithmic power and accountability…Fortunately, a strong movement for greater algorithmic accountability is now under way. Researchers hope to find ways to audit for bias….Society needs to discuss in earnest how to rid software and machines of human bugs." –Unsigned Editorial, Nature (2016) Hope you'll be "there", Christian (on behalf of the co-organizers) -- http://www-personal.umich.edu/~csandvig/

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2 Job Listings: Assistant & Associate Prof., Data, Analytics and the City, Univ. Toronto Missassuaga
by Leslie Shade 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

*Assistant Professor – Data, Analytics and the City * *Job Field*: Tenure Stream *Faculty / Division:* University of Toronto Mississauga *Department*: UTM: Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology *Job number*: 1701276 *Job Closing*: Nov 1, 2017, 11.59pm EST The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invite applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the area of Data, Analytics and the City, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position start date is July 1, 2018. Successful candidates will have a focus on the application of advanced computational methods to analyze large and complex urban issues. The candidate’s methodological approach may include but is not limited to the following: spatial statistics, geometrics and/or mapping, network analysis, and automated textual analysis. The candidate’s research should further address at least one of the following areas within metropolitan contexts: social policy, public culture, social software design, social inequality, e-citizen engagement/participation, or social justice. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in communication, computer science, geography, political science, computational social science, or a related field, by date of appointment or shortly thereafter, and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. Excellence in research will be demonstrated through publications in leading journals or a research pipeline that is at high international levels, presentations at competitive conferences, awards, and strong endorsements by referees of top international stature. Excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference and the teaching dossier (that includes a teaching statement and evaluations) submitted as part of the application. The successful candidate will have a graduate appointment in one of the University of Toronto's tri-campus graduate departments. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. ICCIT focuses on teaching and research excellence in its three undergraduate programs: Communication, Culture, Information and Technology, Digital Enterprise Management and Professional Writing and Communication. ICCIT is building a research complement in critical communication, interactive and immersive digital media and culture, the theory and practice of communication; and new media design. The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. For information, please visit www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit <https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/institute-communication-culture-informati…> . To be considered for this position, all application materials must be submitted online by *November 1, 2017. *Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Applications must include the documents listed below, formatted as 3 attachments with naming convention JobNumber_LastnameFirstname_CV_Statement.pdf, JobNumber_LastnameFirstname_Writing.pdf, etc.: *Attachment 1*: Cover Letter, CV and Research Statement *Attachment 2*: Writing Sample (ONE peer-reviewed, first- or sole-author scholarly work demonstrating significant contribution to field of Data, Analytics and the City; do not submit entire doctoral theses) *Attachment 3*: Teaching Dossier (Max. 20 pages, may include list of courses taught, sample syllabi, course evaluation data summary, statement of teaching philosophy, etc.) Applicants must have three referees send letters of recommendation directly to Professor Anthony Wensley, ICCIT Director, University of Toronto Mississauga via email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to iccit.utm(a)utoronto.ca <iccit.utm@utoronto.ca?subject=Assistant%20Professor%20--Data,%20Analytics%20and%20the%20City%20%281701276%29> by the closing date, * November 1, 2017*. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP <http://careers.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/help/applying-for-a-position/#survey>. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Please apply on the University of Toronto website: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701276 ------------- *Associate Professor – Data, Analytics and the City* *Job Field *: Tenure Stream *Faculty / Division:* University of Toronto Mississauga *Department*: UTM: Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology *Job number*: 1701353 *Job Closing*: Nov 1, 2017 11:59pm EST The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invite applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the area of Data, Analytics and the City, at the rank of Associate Professor. The position start date is July 1, 2018. Successful candidates will have a focus on the application of advanced computational methods to analyze large and complex urban issues. The candidate’s methodological approach may include but is not limited to the following: spatial statistics, geometrics and/or mapping, network analysis, and automated textual analysis. The candidate’s research should further address at least one of the following areas within metropolitan contexts: social policy, public culture, social software design, social inequality, e-citizen engagement/participation, or social justice. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in communication, computer science, geography, political science, computational social science, or a related field, and must demonstrate a record of excellence in research and teaching. Successful applicants will have an established reputation in the field and have an active record of publication. Excellence in research will be demonstrated through sustained contributions and publications in leading journals, presentations at competitive conferences, awards, and strong endorsements by referees of top international stature. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level and to maintain an outstanding, externally funded research program. Excellence in teaching is also required as demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference and the teaching dossier (including a teaching statement and course evaluations) submitted as part of the application. Successful candidates will have demonstrated administrative experience at the program, department, and/or unit level within a university, and must be experienced in mentoring graduate students, junior researchers and/or professionals. The successful candidate will have a graduate appointment in one of the University of Toronto's tri-campus graduate departments. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. ICCIT focuses on teaching and research excellence in its three undergraduate programs: Communication, Culture, Information and Technology, Digital Enterprise Management and Professional Writing and Communication. ICCIT is building a research complement in critical communication, interactive and immersive digital media and culture, the theory and practice of communication; and new media design. The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. For information, please visit www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit <https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/institute-communication-culture-informati…> . To be considered for this position, all application materials must be submitted online by *November 1, 2017. *Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Applications must include the documents listed below, formatted as 3 attachments with naming convention JobNumber_LastnameFirstname_CV_Statement.pdf, JobNumber_LastnameFirstname_Writing.pdf, etc.: *Attachment 1*: Cover Letter, CV and Research Statement *Attachment 2*: Writing Sample (ONE peer-reviewed, first- or sole-author scholarly work demonstrating significant contribution to field of Data, Analytics and the City; do not submit entire doctoral theses) *Attachment 3*: Teaching Dossier (Max. 20 pages, may include list of courses taught, sample syllabi, course evaluation data summary, statement of teaching philosophy, etc.) Applicants must have three referees send letters of recommendation directly to Professor Anthony Wensley, ICCIT Director, University of Toronto Mississauga via email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to iccit.utm(a)utoronto.ca <iccit.utm@utoronto.ca?subject=Associate%20Professor%20--Data,%20Analytics%20and%20the%20City%20%281701353%29> by the closing date, * November 1, 2017*. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP <http://careers.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/help/applying-for-a-position/#survey>. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Please apply on the University of Toronto website: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701353

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Job: Assistant Professor, Business Intelligence & Predictive Data Science, University of Toronto Mississauga
by Leslie Shade 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

*Assistant Professor – Business Intelligence and Predictive Data Science* *Job Field*: Tenure Stream *Faculty / Division:* University of Toronto Mississauga *Department*: UTM: Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology *Job number*: 1701275 *Job Closing*: Nov 1, 2017 The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (ICCIT) and the Department of Management at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invite applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the area of Business Intelligence and Predictive Data Science at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will be held 51% at the ICCIT and 49% at Management. The position start date is July 1, 2018. Candidates are expected to have a program of research and experience focused on computational data analytics especially as it applies to business intelligence and analytic techniques relevant to organizations. Areas of specific interest can include the use and consequences of large data sets for: predictive computation of consumption behavior, modeling enterprise information, corporate policy-making, and the delivery of business services. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following: big data and communication, digital enterprise analytics, customer/consumer based analytics, market segmentation modeling, applied econometrics, cloud-based analytics, operational modeling, and supply-chain management. Theoretical and methodical approaches to research should be commensurate with applicants’ teaching and fields of expertise. Candidates must have a PhD in one of the following areas: data analytics, communication, information technology management, computational social science, economics, business administration, or a related field by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. They must also show evidence of excellence in research as demonstrated by an active innovative research program that contributes to business intelligence, analytical and predictive data science; an emerging reputation in research with demonstrated ability to attract external research funding; publications in top-tier peer reviewed journals or a research pipeline that is at high international levels; and strong recommendations from referees of international standing. Evidence of excellence in teaching is also required as evidence by a teaching dossier outlining experience and accomplishments (including a teaching statement and course evaluations), and strong letters of reference. The successful candidate will have a graduate appointment in one of the University of Toronto’s tri-campus graduate departments. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. ICCIT focuses on teaching and research excellence in its three undergraduate programs: Communication, Culture, Information and Technology, Digital Enterprise Management and Professional Writing and Communication. ICCIT is building a research complement in critical communication, interactive and immersive digital media and culture, the theory and practice of communication; and new media design. The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. For information, please visit www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit. The Department of Management prides itself on educating and preparing students for leadership positions in the world of business. The successful candidate will be part of a strong culture of research and graduate and undergraduate management education with the following programs: Master of Management of Innovation; Master of Management & Professional Accounting; Diploma in Investigative & Forensic Accounting; Master of Science in Sustainability Management; Master of Biotechnology; B.Com., BBA and HBA (Management). For further information please visit https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/management/welcome-department-management. To be considered for this position, all application materials must be submitted online by *November 1, 2017. *Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply <http://careers.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/taleo-help/>. Applications must include the documents listed below, formatted as 3 attachments with naming convention JobNumber_LastnameFirstname_CV_Statement.pdf, JobNumber_LastnameFirstname_Writing.pdf, etc.: *Attachment 1*: Cover Letter, CV and Research Statement *Attachment 2*: Writing Sample (ONE peer-reviewed, first- or sole-author scholarly work demonstrating significant contribution to field of Business Intelligence and Predictive Data Science; do not submit entire doctoral theses) *Attachment 3*: Teaching Dossier (Max. 20 pages, may include list of courses taught, sample syllabi, course evaluation data summary, statement of teaching philosophy, etc.) Applicants must have three referees send letters of recommendation directly to Professor Anthony Wensley, ICCIT Director, University of Toronto Mississauga via email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to iccit.utm(a)utoronto.ca <iccit.utm@utoronto.ca?subject=Assistant%20Professor%20--Business%20Intelligence%20and%20Predictive%20Data%20Science%20%281701275%29> by *November 1, 2017*. Review of applications will begin after November 1, 2017. All application materials, including letters of reference, must be received by this date to be considered during the first round of review. However, the position will remain open until filled. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP <http://careers.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/help/applying-for-a-position/#survey>. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Please apply on University of Toronto website: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701275

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Job: Assistant Professor-Narrative and Communication, University of Toronto Mississauga
by Leslie Shade 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

*Assistant Professor – Narrative and Communication * *Job Field*: Tenure Stream *Faculty / Division:* University of Toronto Mississauga *Department*: UTM: Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology *Job number*: 1701279 *Job Closing*: Nov 1, 2017 The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invite applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the area of Narrative and Communication, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position start date is July 1, 2018. Candidates are expected to have a program of research and applied experience focused on creative nonfiction or nonfiction story. Specific areas may include journalistic writing, narrative and new media, narrative procedure in research, visual or multi-media documentary, web-based storytelling, digital innovation based around narrative, or cross-cultural communication built around story. Narrative, as we think of it here, involves the application of tools and techniques developed mainly through fiction and the arts applied to the purposes of nonfiction—that is, telling a true story with imaginative power and expressive skill. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with narrative and a record of research that includes theory and methodology. Candidates must have a PhD in communication, literature, narrative-related arts or journalism or related fields by the appointment start date or shortly thereafter. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence as demonstrated by an active innovative research program that contributes to the literature about the role of narrative in communication; an emerging reputation in research with demonstrated ability to attract external research funding; top-tier publications or a research pipeline that is at high international levels; and strong recommendations from referees of international standing. Evidence of excellence in teaching is also required as evidenced by a teaching dossier outlining experience and accomplishments (including a teaching statement and course evaluations) and strong letters of reference. The successful candidate will have a graduate appointment in one of the University of Toronto's tri-campus graduate departments. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. ICCIT focuses on teaching and research excellence in its three undergraduate programs: Communication, Culture, Information and Technology, Digital Enterprise Management and Professional Writing and Communication. ICCIT is building a research complement in critical communication, interactive and immersive digital media and culture, the theory and practice of communication, and new media design. The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. For information, please visit www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit. To be considered for this position, all application materials must be submitted online by *November 1, 2017. *Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Applications must include the documents listed below, formatted as 3 attachments with naming convention JobNumber_LastnameFirstname_CV_Statement.pdf, JobNumber_LastnameFirstname_Writing.pdf, etc.: *Attachment 1*: Cover Letter, CV and Research Statement *Attachment 2*: Writing Sample (ONE peer-reviewed, first- or sole-author scholarly work demonstrating significant contribution to field of Narrative and Communication; do not submit entire doctoral theses) *Attachment 3*: Teaching Dossier (Max. 20 pages, may include list of courses taught, sample syllabi, course evaluation data summary, statement of teaching philosophy, etc.) Applicants must have three referees send letters of recommendation directly to Professor Anthony Wensley, ICCIT Director, University of Toronto Mississauga via email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to iccit.utm(a)utoronto.ca <iccit.utm@utoronto.ca?subject=Assistant%20Professor%20--Narrative%20and%20Communication%20%281701279%29> by the closing date, * November 1, 2017*. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Please apply on the University of Toronto website: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701279

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Job: Asst Prof., Teaching Stream, Digital Technologies, Univ. of Toronto Mississauga
by Leslie Shade 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

*Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Digital Technologies* *Job Field*: Teaching Stream *Faculty / Division:* University of Toronto Mississauga *Department*: UTM: Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology *Job Posting*: 1701272 *Job Closing*: Nov 1, 2017, 11:59pm EST The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a teaching-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in the area of Digital Technologies. The position start date is July 1, 2018. We seek candidates with expertise in digital technologies who integrate the application of computational coding in media production. Candidates must either have: a Ph.D. in informatics, computer science, engineering, or a specialization in digital technologies, by the time of appointment or soon thereafter; or any combination of an advanced degree and creative professional work. Candidates must also have: a record of excellence in teaching; demonstrated commitment to pedagogical inquiry; a history of curriculum development; teaching innovation; and be well-informed of industry trends. Evidence of teaching excellence and pedagogical commitment will be demonstrated by strong letters of reference, teaching evaluations, teaching statement, and a teaching dossier submitted as part of the application. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. ICCIT focuses on teaching and research excellence in its three undergraduate programs: Communication, Culture, Information and Technology, Digital Enterprise Management and Professional Writing and Communication. ICCIT is building a research complement in critical communication, interactive and immersive digital media and culture, the theory and practice of communication; and new media design. The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. For information, please visit www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit <https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/institute-communication-culture-informati…> . To be considered for this position, all application materials must be submitted online by *November 1, 2017. *Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply <http://careers.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/taleo-help/>. Applications must include the documents listed below, formatted as 3 attachments with naming convention JobNumber_LastnameFirstname_CV_Statement.pdf, JobNumber_LastnameFirstname_Writing.pdf, etc.: *Attachment 1*: Cover Letter, CV and Research Statement *Attachment 2*: Writing Sample (ONE peer-reviewed, first- or sole-author scholarly work demonstrating significant contribution to field of Digital Technologies; do not submit entire doctoral theses) *Attachment 3*: Teaching Dossier (Max. 20 pages, may include list of courses taught, sample syllabi, course evaluation data summary, statement of teaching philosophy, etc.) Applicants must have three referees send letters of recommendation directly to Professor Anthony Wensley, ICCIT Director, University of Toronto Mississauga via email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to iccit.utm(a)utoronto.ca <iccit.utm@utoronto.ca?subject=Assistant%20Professor,%20Teaching%20Stream%20--Digital%20Technologies%20%281701272%29> by the closing date, * November 1, 2017*. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP <http://careers.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/help/applying-for-a-position/#survey>. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Please on the University of Toronto website: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701272

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Job: Assoc Prof-Narrative and Communication, University of Toronto Mississauga
by Leslie Shade 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

*Associate Professor – Narrative and Communication* *Job Field*: Tenure Stream *Faculty / Division:* University of Toronto Mississauga *Department*: UTM: Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology *Job number*: 1701352 *Job Closing*: Nov 1, 2017, 11.59pm EST The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invite applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the area of Narrative and Communication, at the rank of Associate Professor. The position start date is July 1, 2018. Candidates are expected to have a program of research and applied experience focused on creative nonfiction or nonfiction story. Specific areas may include journalistic writing, narrative and new media, narrative procedure in research, visual or multi-media documentary, web-based storytelling, digital innovation based around narrative, or cross-cultural communication built around story. Narrative, as we think of it here, involves the application of tools and techniques developed mainly through fiction and the arts applied to the purposes of nonfiction—that is, telling a true story with imaginative power and expressive skill. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with narrative and a record of research that includes theory and methodology. Candidates must have a PhD in communication, literature, narrative-related arts or journalism or related fields. A successful candidate will have an established reputation for research in the field, and have an active record of sustained contribution and publication in the area of narrative communication with contributions to the literature about the role of narrative in communication; demonstrated ability to attract external research funding; top-tier publications; experience in mentoring graduate students, junior researchers and/or professionals; and strong recommendations from referees of international standing. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level and to maintain an outstanding, externally funded research program. Previous administrative experience, and experience in developing new curricula at both the graduate and undergraduate levels is expected. Evidence of excellence in teaching is also required as evidenced by a teaching dossier outlining experience and accomplishments (including a teaching statement and course evaluations) and strong letters of reference. The successful candidate will have a graduate appointment in one of the University of Toronto's tri-campus graduate departments. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. ICCIT focuses on teaching and research excellence in its three undergraduate programs: Communication, Culture, Information and Technology, Digital Enterprise Management and Professional Writing and Communication. ICCIT is building a research complement in critical communication, interactive and immersive digital media and culture, the theory and practice of communication, and new media design. The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. For information, please visit www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit. To be considered for this position, all application materials must be submitted online by *November 1, 2017. *Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.e/how-to-apply <http://careers.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/taleo-help/>. Applications must include the documents listed below, formatted as 3 attachments with naming convention JobNumber_LastnameFirstname_CV_Statement.pdf, JobNumber_LastnameFirstname_Writing.pdf, etc.: *Attachment 1*: Cover Letter, CV and Research Statement *Attachment 2*: Writing Sample (ONE peer-reviewed, first- or sole-author scholarly work demonstrating significant contribution to field of Narrative and Communication; do not submit entire doctoral theses) *Attachment 3*: Teaching Dossier (Max. 20 pages, may include list of courses taught, sample syllabi, course evaluation data summary, statement of teaching philosophy, etc.) Applicants must have three referees send letters of recommendation directly to Professor Anthony Wensley, ICCIT Director, University of Toronto Mississauga via email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to iccit.utm(a)utoronto.ca <iccit.utm@utoronto.ca?subject=Associate%20Professor%20--Narrative%20and%20Communication%20%281701352%29> by the closing date, * November 1, 2017*. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Please apply on the University of Toronto website: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701352

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Position Open -- Please consider applying and/or Distribute to Qualified Colleagues
by Jon Crane 27 Sep '17

27 Sep '17

The Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, invites applications for a tenure-track position in digital media and technologies at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 15, 2018. To apply for the position, access an application online at http://jobs.uncc.edu, position #005249. Please upload a cover letter responding to the qualifications listed above, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, one to three examples of conference papers or publications that demonstrate a range of work in digital communication, and official or unofficial graduate transcripts. Also, three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Dr. Jason Edward Black, Department Chair, Department of Communication Studies, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 or to commstudiesjobs(a)uncc.edu. As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. Applicants are subject to criminal background check. *Position Information* *General Information* *Position Number* 005249 *Working Title* Assistant Professor *Classification Title* 9-Mo Tenure-Track/ Tenured Faculty *College* Col Liberal Arts & Science (Col) *Department* Communication Studies *Position Designation* Faculty *Employment Type* Permanent - Full-time *Months per year* 9 *Primary Purpose of Department* The Department of Communication Studies has 27 full-time faculty with areas of emphasis in Health Communication, Media Studies, Organizational Communication, Public Relations, and Rhetoric. The department serves approximately 1,300 majors and 25 M.A. students. The department’s primary mission is to provide high quality instruction to its undergraduate and graduate students, and to contribute significantly to the understanding of communication issues as they affect people’s lives, especially in the Charlotte metropolitan region. Through its teaching, scholarship and service the department is committed to serving diverse populations. *Vacancy Open to* All Candidates *Description of Work* The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals. Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work. Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work. Service to University, the Public, and the Profession – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession. To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: http://provost.uncc.edu/academic-budget-personnel/handbook/search-committee *Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a related area, along with the demonstration of: • An active research agenda that can lead to significant publications and external grants • An ability to teach courses in the theory, research, and practice of digital media and technologies • A commitment and ability to work with a diverse student population of undergraduate and graduate students Successful candidates will conduct research, teach B.A. and M.A. students in the Department of Communication Studies, and perform service. The standard teaching load is two classes each semester during the probationary period. Depending upon scholarly interest, candidates may affiliate with doctoral programs in Organizational Science and Health Psychology. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to participate in an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Digital Cultures and Communication, a collaboration between the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the College of Computing & Informatics, currently in the planning stages. The successful candidate must showcase evidence of a commitment to promote diversity as a value in the department, college and university. Finalists will be asked during their screening interview to discuss how the topics of diversity and inclusion are incorporated into their teaching and research. *Minimum Experience/Education* UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. *Preferred Education, Skills and Experience* Ideally, the successful candidate would have familiarity with quantitative, mixed or emerging methodologies; advance a critical understanding of digital media and technologies;and utilize the big data resources available through UNC Charlotte’s Data Science Initiative, a program dedicated to bringing together scholars interested in analytics and quantitative studies in a plurality of contexts. The department seeks a versatile scholar who excels in an interdisciplinary environment. He/she/they will thrive when interacting with colleagues who employ varied theoretical, methodological, and topical approaches. *Necessary Licenses/Certifications* *Special Notes to Applicants* The Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, invites applications for a tenure-track position in digital media and technologies at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 15, 2018. To apply for the position, access an application online at http://jobs.uncc.edu, position #005249. Please upload a cover letter responding to the qualifications listed above, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, one to three examples of conference papers or publications that demonstrate a range of work in digital communication, and official or unofficial graduate transcripts. Also, three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Dr. Jason Edward Black, Department Chair, Department of Communication Studies, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 or to commstudiesjobs(a)uncc.edu. As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. Applicants are subject to criminal background check. *Job Open Date* 09/01/2017

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Your incoming online group user survey questions?
by Steven Clift 27 Sep '17

27 Sep '17

E-Democracy is launching a small grant funded effort to build online engagement among workers and residents in downtown Saint Paul. It will be an interesting mix of civic, professional, and social networking. The key difference from typical local online groups will be a focus on the daytime crowd... primarily workers. (Greater downtown Saint Paul has roughly 75,000 workers, 8,000 residents and growing fast housing wise. My goal, build an online group with 10% of folks who work, live, or frequently visit downtown or 10,000 people in a Facebook Group.) While E-Democracy invested heavily in an online neighbors forum user survey which generated 1300 responses - http://blog.e-democracy.org/posts/2610 - it was at the *end* of a well funded project. (Although, by design with our volunteer base and cheap tech, the online communities live on supported by participant donations.) In this case, I see an opportunity for a short pre-engagement survey that can be used to both get some baseline data and inform the facilitation, content seeding, and guidelines for the online (Facebook) group. And if we secure funding beyond the three month pilot, we can do a post survey in a year. So what questions have you asked in a similar situations? Or about community engagement? Or professional networking online? Etc. Please send input along ASAP: clift(a)e-democracy.org In the next two days, I need to get our short survey into the field. We will be promoting it through many local channels to reach prospective group members and will include an invite to request an invite to the new group with their email at end of the survey. Thanks, Steven Clift E-Democracy.org P. S. Last time we took 18 months to research, deliberate on and craft our questions. This was our previous question set: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7hmVl0vhGLVTjhudFU0ZGU5RlU&authuser=0

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