APTPUO - Fall 2026 - JOU4300-A00

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Faculty of Arts, Department of Communication is seeking a Regular Part-Time Professor to teach JOU4300-A00: Sociology of Journalism: From Production to Reception during the Fall 2026 semester. This course will study the working conditions of journalists, factors and values influencing their daily practices, empirical studies on the profession and public perceptions, and the impact of concentration and convergence on information quality, diversity, and integrity. It will also cover strategies of information sources. The course is scheduled to meet on Mondays from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM and will be offered in person. The expected enrollment is 45 students, and the course is worth 3 credits. The hourly rate for teaching is $239.47 (2024-2025 rates), which does not include vacation or statutory pay and will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified, with retroactivity paid after ratification. The academic year runs from September 1 to August 31. The University of Ottawa is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a barrier-free work environment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, with a priority given to Canadians and permanent residents. Information regarding adaptive measures for the selection process can be requested. All employees must complete mandatory legislated training. The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements.

Requirements

Ph.D. or M.A. in Communication or Journalism (preferably).
Professional experience or expertise in Journalism.
Competence in English (language of instruction).

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in Journalism.

Responsibilities

Teach JOU4300-A00: Sociology of Journalism: From Production to Reception.
Study the working conditions of journalists, factors and values that influence their daily practices.
Understand empirical studies on the profession, on public perceptions, and on the influences of concentration and convergence on the quality, diversity and integrity of information.
Provide knowledge of strategies of information sources.