CS415HA The Sharing Economy(202609)

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This course will examine the social and economic impact of the so-called sharing economy. Ridesharing (Uber) and home sharing (Airbnb) are now firmly integrated into the global economy, as are other sharing initiatives such as peer-to-peer lending, crowdfunding, and co-working. We will examine numerous sectors of the sharing economy to assess the broader impact of these platforms/industries, assessing their advantages and disadvantages and their impact on our everyday lives.

Requirements

• PhD in Communication Studies or cognate discipline
• Demonstrated scholarly record in the subject area of the posted course
• CV
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)

Nice To Haves

• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Responsibilities

• Teach the course CS415HA The Sharing Economy
• Examine the social and economic impact of the sharing economy
• Assess the broader impact of sharing economy platforms/industries
• Assess the advantages and disadvantages of sharing economy platforms/industries
• Assess the impact of sharing economy platforms/industries on everyday lives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree