* Deux postes au Département de communication à l'Université de Montréal - Two tenure-track positions in the Department of Communication at the Université de Montréal * For posting in French, please visit: http://fas.umontreal.ca/faculte/postes-de-professeur/ Posting no: FAS 09-18 / 14 The Département de communication is seeking applications for two full-time tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in Communication from candidates specializing in one or more of the following areas: -- Social media studies, digital platforms and networked publics, especially as these intersect with studies of participative culture, mobile culture, digital activism, online interaction and collaboration, new forms of communities associated with network technologies, and/or algorithmic publics and new forms of digital sociability. -- Digital creation, especially studies and practices of visual culture, new forms of digital storytelling/narration (podcasts, web documentary, etc.), design of user interfaces and experiences, and/or visualization of information and data. -- Journalism studies, especially in the areas of digital and multiplatform journalism, investigative and data journalism, and/or alternative media. RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidates will be expected to teach at all three levels of the curriculum, supervise graduate students, engage in ongoing research and publication, and contribute to the academic life and reputation of the University. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. (or near completion) in Communication or a related field; Strong research record; University teaching experience; An adequate knowledge of the French language (written and spoken) or a strong commitment to mastering the proficiency level required*. Deadline: November 12, 2018 Starting date: On or after August 1st, 2019 The application must include the following documents: - Cover letter - Curriculum vitae - Copies of recent publications and research - Evidence of teaching effectiveness - Statement of research interests - Statement of teaching interests Three letters of recommendation should also be sent directly to the Department Chair by the referees. Applications may be submitted to the Department Chair by post or by email. By post, send to: Thierry Bardini, Chair Département de communication, Pavillon Marie-Victorin Université de Montréal C. P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville Montréal (QC) H3C 3J7 CANADA By email, send to: thierry.bardini@umontreal.ca Please visit the Department website for more information: www.com.umontreal.ca POLICIES * Language Policy: The Université de Montréal is a Québec university with an international reputation. French is the language of instruction. To renew its teaching faculty, the University de Montréal is intensively recruiting the world’s best specialists. In accordance with the institution’s language policy, the Université de Montréal provides support for newly-recruited faculty to attain proficiency in French. Confidentiality: The Université de Montréal application process allows all regular professors in the Department to have access to all documents unless the applicant explicitly states in her or his cover letter that access to the application should be limited to the selection committee. This restriction on accessibility will be lifted if the applicant is invited for an interview. Equal Access Employment Program: Through its Equal Access Employment Program, the Université de Montréal invites women, Aboriginal people, visible and ethnical minorities, as well as persons with disabilities to apply. During the recruitment process, our selection tools will be adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities who request it. Be assured of the confidentiality of this information. The Université de Montréal is committed to the inclusion and the diversity of its staff and also encourages people of all sexual and gender identities to apply. Immigration Requirements: We invite all qualified candidates to apply at UdeM. However, in accordance with immigration requirements in Canada, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. -- Aleksandra Kaminska, PhD Professeure adjointe / Assistant Professor Université de Montréal Département de communication a.kaminska@umontreal.ca