PO465: Media Analysis for Politics and Policy in a Digital Age (Winter 2027)

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Offers students the means to analyze both conventional and digital media, and understand their impact on the political system and voter behaviour. Using particular political controversies as a focus, the course traces the different narratives of contemporary political discourse offered by conventional and social media (e.g., Bluesky, Facebook, and other forms of online public sentiment). It also offers insights into ways that social media has changed the media footprint of organizations, issues and politicians.

Requirements

• PhD [ABD included]
• Political Science discipline
• Experience teaching on and/or working in political communication in Canada preferred
• CV
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)
• Names and Contact Information for Referees (for external applicants)
• Evidence of Good Teaching (for external applicants)
• Verification of highest degree (for external applicants)

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching on and/or working in political communication in Canada

Responsibilities

• Analyze conventional and digital media.
• Understand the impact of media on the political system and voter behaviour.
• Trace different narratives of contemporary political discourse offered by conventional and social media.
• Provide insights into how social media has changed the media footprint of organizations, issues, and politicians.

Benefits

• Salary: $10 212.40 (C.A. article 25.2)
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree