OFFICE OF THE CHAIR

Journalism
The Department of Arts, Culture and Media at the University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a full-time teaching-stream appointment in Journalism. The appointment will be at the rank of Lecturer and will commence July 1, 2013. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and broad professional experience in journalism. He/she also should demonstrate an understanding of the changing nature of journalism, both as a practice and as an industry. Expertise in one or more of the following areas is especially welcome: new and emerging media practices, multimedia journalism, convergence journalism, digital storytelling, journalism ethics, and activist journalism. Candidates must have an advanced degree in journalism, or another relevant field, demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level, and a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning as it pertains to journalism. The successful candidate will take a leading role in the development of the Joint Program in Journalism with Centennial College. S/he also will be expected to engage in service activities in the department. Appointments at the rank of Lecturer may be renewed annually to a maximum of five years. In the fifth year of service, Lecturers shall be reviewed and a recommendation made with respect to promotion to the rank of Senior Lecturer. Senior lecturers have continuing appointments. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one sample of academic writing and another, where appropriate of journalistic writing, and a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and sample syllabi relevant to the position). If you have any questions about this position, please e-mail JournalismSearch@utsc.utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online. The UofT application system can accommodate up to five attachments (in total 10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to the department at JournalismSearch@utsc.utoronto.ca. The closing date is March 12, 2013.

UTSC is a research-intensive institution with an interdisciplinary commitment and a multicultural student body speaking a wide range of languages. The university offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Additional information on the Department of Arts, Culture and Media can be found at http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.