APTPUO - Fall 2026 - CMN4100-B00/ DCN4300-A00

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for a Regular Part-Time Professor position for the course CMN4100, Section B00, titled "Special Issues: Navigating AI, Social Media, and Fake News". This advanced examination course involves reading, group research, and class discussion on a particular area in communication studies. The course is taught in English and is scheduled for Wednesdays from 14:30 to 17:30. The expected enrollment is 35 students, and the course is worth 3 credits. The academic year runs from September 1 to August 31. The hourly rate for teaching is $239.47 (2024-2025), which does not include vacation or statutory pay. These rates are applicable until a new collective agreement is ratified, with retroactivity paid after ratification. The mode of delivery is in person.

Requirements

• PH.D. or M.A. in communication with professional experience in communication or related discipline.
• Competence in a second language is not applicable.
• Successfully complete all mandatory legislated training.

Nice To Haves

• Specialization or teaching experience in the subject matter is recommended.
• An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced examination through reading, group research, and class discussion of a particular area in communication studies.
• Teach the course 'Special Issues: Navigating AI, Social Media, and Fake News' (CMN4100, Section B00).
• Deliver instruction in English.
• Facilitate in-person classes.
• Complete all mandatory legislated training as required by provincial law.

Benefits

• Vacation pay
• Statutory pay
• Retroactivity pay after ratification of a new collective agreement
• Information provided will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.
• Employment equity
• Culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion
• Collaboration, innovation, and creativity
• Accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes for applicants with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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