CS326B.KS326B Digital Intimacies(202701)

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, Cultural Studies, or a cognate discipline.
Demonstrated scholarly record in the subject area of the posted course.
Submit a CV.
Submit a Candidate Application Form (CAF).
Provide names and contact information for referees (for external applicants).
Provide evidence of good teaching (for external applicants).
Provide verification of highest degree (for external applicants).
Applications must be submitted electronically by 23:59 local time on June 14, 2026.
Ensure information required for assessment is easily accessible in the application.
Review Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1 and the program-specific rubric.

Nice To Haves

Teaching Dossier (optional, may include statement of teaching philosophy, past taught syllabi, prospective syllabi/course outlines, teaching evaluations, other evidence of good teaching).
Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum).

Responsibilities

Teach the course CS326B/KS326B Digital Intimacies during the Winter 2027 term.
Conduct lectures on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1300-1420.
Manage a class size of approximately 50 students.
Utilize a combination of communication studies and cultural studies concepts and frameworks.
Examine digital sexualities and broader forms of intimacy in digital spaces.
Potentially use AI tools in the hiring process (though the posting states 'No' for this specific role).
Adhere to the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement.
Assess students based on the Candidate Application Form (CAF), Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced pages in supplemental documents.
Manage marking and grading allowances as per Article 28.2.
Coordinate large classes or multi-section courses as per Article 28.3.