THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Faculty Position (tenure-stream) - Information and Media Studies
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- Nov 4, 2015
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The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS), the
iSchool at The University of British Columbia (UBC), invites applications
for a full-time position to begin July 1, 2016. The position is expected
to be filled at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor. Salary
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates
should demonstrate achievement of, or potential for, excellence in
teaching, research, and service in an interdisciplinary environment. The
position is subject to final budgetary approval.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and conduct research
in the area of information and media studies, broadly interpreted.
Applications are encouraged from candidates with research and teaching
interests in areas including: media studies, Internet research, online
communities, social media, digital media and design, social computing,
information policy, scholarly communication, and the social impact of
ICTs. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the Bachelor of Media
Studies (BMS) and the Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS)
programs. These high quality professionally oriented programs engage
innovative and creative teaching practices and offer the chance to work
with outstanding students. This position offers candidates the
opportunity to contribute to the development of information and media
studies as an area of strength within the iSchool and UBC, and to join a
dynamic community of scholars shaping the future of the iSchool.
Applicants must:
? hold a Ph.D. (or provide evidence of imminent completion) in the field
of information and media studies from an iSchool or equivalent institution
? demonstrate excellence in research and scholarly activity appropriate
to their experience
? have some experience conducting collaborative and multidisciplinary
research, preferably in an iSchool or Library and Information Studies
(LIS) context
? possess a willingness to assume a future leadership role in teaching
and/or research
? demonstrate a commitment to teaching at the graduate and undergraduate
levels
? show a capacity to innovate in technology-enriched and
community-engaged educational settings
? demonstrate intercultural understanding and openness to diverse
perspectives and experiences
UBC has an international reputation for excellence in advanced research
and learning. It is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, one
of the world?s most beautiful and culturally diverse cities. The
iSchool, a unit within the Faculty of Arts, offers a Ph.D. program and
Master?s programs in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) and Archival
Studies (MAS), with both Master?s programs offering an optional First
Nations specialization. The iSchool also offers an interdisciplinary MA
in Children?s Literature (MACL) program and is a charter participant in
the new multidisciplinary Bachelor of Media Studies program. Further
information about the iSchool can be found at www.slais.ubc.ca.
The closing date for all applications is January 8, 2016 Application
materials must include: a cover letter stating the candidate?s
qualifications for the position and projected research agenda; a current
curriculum vitae; and a teaching portfolio of no more than 5 pages,
including a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching
effectiveness. Applications should be addressed to Dr. Luanne Freund,
Co-Chair, Faculty Search Committee and documents should be sent as
separate files (in .pdf or Word format) via email to:
ischool.recruit@ubc.ca.
Applicants should arrange to have at least 3 referees send confidential
letters of reference to the Faculty Search Committee Co-Chair at
ischool.recruit@ubc.ca prior to the closing date. Enquiries may be
addressed to Dr. Luanne Freund, Associate Professor and Acting Director,
and Co-Chair of the Faculty Search Committee via email to:
luanne.freund@ubc.ca.
The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is
strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We
especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups,
women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority
sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and
knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage
all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents
will be given priority.
Luanne Freund
Associate Professor and Acting Director
The iSchool, University of British Columbia
luanne.freund@ubc.ca
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