CS326A.KS326A Digital Intimacies(202609)

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Surveys the conjunction of intimacy and digital culture. Drawing on both communication studies and cultural studies concepts and frameworks, the course examines different approaches to critical intimacies—close connections that matter, and upon which people build their lives and experiences. It addresses both digital sexualities (e.g., online sexual subcultures, sexting, the online pornography industry, and VR sex) and broader forms of intimacy in digital spaces (e.g., friending, fandoms, social media, video game relationships, and virtual communities).
NOTE: CS326 (Communication Studies) is cross-listed with KS326 (Cultural Studies) and is a single course offered under both departmental codes.

Requirements

• PhD in Communication Studies or Cultural Studies or a cognate discipline.
• Demonstrated scholarly record in the subject area of the posted course.
• CV (required).
• Candidate Application Form (CAF) (required).
• Names and Contact Information for Referees (required for external applicants).
• Evidence of Good Teaching (required for external applicants).
• Verification of highest degree (required for external applicants).
• Application must be submitted electronically by 23:59 local time on June 14, 2026.
• Applicants must review and ensure information is accessible according to the "Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1" and program-specific rubric.
• Candidates should review the Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement, specifically Appendix I for CAF guidance and Appendix H for scoring details.

Nice To Haves

• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum).

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures for CS326A/KS326A Digital Intimacies course.
• Survey the conjunction of intimacy and digital culture.
• Examine different approaches to critical intimacies in digital spaces.
• Address digital sexualities and broader forms of intimacy in digital spaces.
• Potentially use AI tools in the hiring process (though stated as 'No' for this specific posting, it's a general note about the process).
• Mark and grade student work.
• Coordinate large classes or multi-section courses if applicable.

Benefits

• Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance (Article 28.2).
• Supplementary Remuneration for coordination of large classes or multi-section courses (Article 28.3).

What This Job Offers

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