Assistant professor in Cultural/Media Industries and Digital Cultures

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

4d•CA$99,377•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Communication at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Cultural/Media Industries and Digital Cultures, with a specific focus on Francophone Canada and Quebec. Candidates skilled in empirical research and utilizing diverse methods and tools, particularly those related to digital humanities (large-scale corpus analysis, data visualization, computational techniques, digital archiving, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing teaching and research concerning the structures and practices associated with the production, distribution, and dissemination of cultural, creative, and/or informational content, with a particular emphasis on Francophone Canada and Quebec, approached from a communication studies perspective. Research interests may encompass, but are not limited to: the emergence of new actors in French-language cultural/media production and their interactions with platforms, audiences, brands, and traditional cultural institutions; the distribution and discoverability of (Francophone) content across social media, streaming platforms, and search engines, including the influence of algorithms and big data; the positioning of Franco-Canadian and Quebec productions within international audiovisual markets; the transformation and blending of cultural forms, media, formats, and devices, as well as the creation of new expressive forms; the political economy of the media, public funding, advertising revenues, and the migration of (Francophone) audiences to digital spaces; issues surrounding equity, diversity, interculturality, and representation within Canadian Francophone media and cultural industries; regulation of media, digital platforms, and technologies; the weakening of regional broadcasting outlets and information services, particularly within minority Francophone communities; and the transformation of communication professions, especially in creative industries, public relations, and journalism. The University of Ottawa is a leading bilingual university located in the heart of Ottawa. The expected start date is July 1, 2027. This is a new tenure-track position.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Communication or a related field within the social sciences and humanities, completed by July 1, 2027.
Evidence of an innovative research program and a record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
Proven ability to secure external research funding.
Successful teaching experience at the postsecondary level.
Strong proficiency in either French or English; bilingualism (French - English) is an asset. Tenure is conditional upon active knowledge of Canada's other official language.
Expertise in digital humanities methods and tools (cultural data analysis, visualization, computational methods, digital archiving, etc.).
A demonstrated commitment to principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in research and teaching.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are skilled in conducting empirical research and utilizing a diverse array of methods and tools, particularly those related to the digital humanities (large-scale corpus analysis, data visualization, computational techniques, digital archiving, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Bilingualism (French - English) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, in English and French.
Conducting scholarly work demonstrated through research and publications that have undergone peer review.
Service to the university community.
Supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
Building the discipline and academic unit, including graduate programming.
Establishing a rigorous research program that includes grants from major funding agencies such as SSHRC, or presenting a well-articulated strategy for cultivating a dynamic research program.