Department of Social Sciences: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Communication Studies

Academic Employment Opportunity #22-21

UNB Saint John

Closing Date: Review of applications will commence on January 20, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Social Science at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John invites applications for a probationary tenure-track position in Communication Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2023 and is subject to budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will have research and teaching expertise in social media studies. Expertise in Cultural Studies and/or Health (such as health communication, sports, or wellness) would be an asset as these additional fields would facilitate continued collaboration with the Sociology program and the Bachelor of Health (Society and Health major).

Candidates should have a PhD in Communication Studies, Media Studies or a related discipline and undergraduate teaching experience in the field of social media studies. The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper level courses, and have the opportunity to supervise graduate students.

Review of applications will commence on January 20, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Letters of application, preferably in electronic format. must include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, statement of research trajectory, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., teaching dossier). Additionally, applicants must arrange for three confidential academic letters of reference be sent to: socsci@unb.ca

Applications should be emailed to: socsci@unb.ca. Questions concerning this position may be directed to Dr. June Madeley, Chair, Department of Social Science: jmadeley@unb.ca.

Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.