[acc-cca-l] Sessional Postings: Communication & Media Studies (Univ. of Calgary)

[Samantha Thrift]

[△EXTERNAL]



The Department of Communication, Media & Film at the University of Calgary invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach the following courses in Spring 2025 (May 1, 2025-June 29, 2025).

Application Deadline: February 7, 2025

Please contact Dr. Samantha Thrift, Head, Department of Communication, Media and Film for additional information (samantha.thrift at ucalgary.ca<mailto:samantha.thrift at ucalgary.ca>).

Spring 2025 Courses of Instruction:
COMS 203 - New Media<https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/courses/1628961>

  *   COMS 203 (LEC 01)/(LAB B01) - LEC 01 MW 09:00 - 10:50 & LAB B01 MW 11:00 - 11:50 (In Person)

COMS 367 - Visual Communication & Culture<https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/courses/1640161>

  *   COMS 367 (LEC 01) - MW 09:00-11:45 (In person)

COMS 383 - Introduction to Public Relations<https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/courses/1612031>

  *   COMS 383 (LEC 01) - TR 12:00-14:45 (In person)

Position Requirements:

  *   PhD or MA in a relevant discipline
  *   Applicants who have completed their candidacy requirements or who have equivalent professional experience may be considered
  *   Experience teaching undergraduate courses at a university level

For course descriptions, please refer to the University Calendar.

Please note that the courses are tentative, pending sufficient enrollments.

For salary information, please refer to TUCFA's Collective Agreement, Schedule B. As per the Collective Agreement, the Faculty of Arts adheres to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.

Application Process:
All applicants must provide a letter specifying the course(s) and session(s) of interest (in order of preference), outlining their qualifications to teach each course. Applicants who have taught in the Department within the past two years need not provide anything further, although more information may be requested later in the selection process. If you are an international citizen, you must also provide a copy of your work permit that covers the dates of this hiring.

New applicants must submit:

  *   A current CV containing relevant teaching experience (e.g., courses taught, textbooks used, where and when taught).
  *   Names and contact information for 3 potential referees; and
  *   Teaching evaluations (if available)

Doctoral students must have successfully completed their candidacy exams prior to the beginning of the term in question for their applications to be given consideration. They should also have discussed their application with their supervisor and include a letter of support from their supervisors with their application. Those who have completed the Instructional Skills Workshop at the Teaching and Learning Centre will also be given special consideration.

Please submit your letter and any required application documents online (in pdf form) using the 'Apply Now' link. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Deadline: February 7, 2025

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy<https://www.ucalgary.ca/indigenous-strategy/> committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments<https://www.ucalgary.ca/provost/strategic-initiatives/office-institutional-commitments><https://www.ucalgary.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion>(equity at ucalgary.ca<mailto:equity at ucalgary.ca>) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire at ucalgary.ca<mailto:hrhire at ucalgary.ca>).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website<http://careers.ucalgary.ca/pages/academic-careers>. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, click here<https://arts.ucalgary.ca/>.
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