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Dear Dr. Carter,

Please find attached our job call for a Canada Research Chair in Feminist
Media Studies (Tier Two).  We thought you would find this of interest - it
is an exciting opportunity for a junior scholar, scholar/artist.  It would
be immensely appreciated if you could pass this on to any emerging/junior
researchers, recently completed PhDs, or recent post-docs whom you think
would be interested in this position.  Also, please feel FREE to pass this
call on to any appropriate list serves or membership organisations, or other
colleagues - we are trying to send this out far and wide.  It is a really
great gig, with lots of research and infrastructure support, course releases
etc., and it has immense potential for someone to really make something
exciting happen.
I hope all is well.

Sincerely,
Rae

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Concordia University

Canada Research Chair in Feminist Media Studies

Department of Communication Studies

Concordia University’s Faculty of Arts and Science is the third largest
academic faculty in Canada. Home to 27 academic units, the Faculty is
leading Montreal’s Concordia University to the forefront of research and
graduate education in Quebec and Canada. Recognized for innovative research
in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, the Faculty’s Department
of Communication Studies invites applications for a Tier II Canada Research
Chair (CRC) in Feminist Media Studies. This position is directly linked to
priority areas in Concordia University’s Strategic Research Plan (2008-12):
http://oor.concordia.ca/formsandreferencedocuments/strategicresearchplan/ 

Communication Studies seeks a dynamic and visionary researcher who will
engage in cutting-edge scholarship and/or research-creation. The CRC in
Feminist Media Studies will play a vital leadership role in stimulating
interdisciplinary research and/or creation within the contemporary climate
of globalization, transnational migration, pervasive economic inequities,
the widespread production, circulation and cross-national consumption of
cultural commodities, and amidst rapid shifts in technological mediation.  

Candidates of interest will have a promising record of scholarly/creative
achievement within the broad area of feminist media studies, an ability to
articulate and realize an exceptional, long-term research agenda, and have a
demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary and collaborative research. The
ideal candidate will develop an exemplary scholarly and creative presence,
complement and enrich research and scholarship among faculty and graduate
students, and participate in local and international research networks.  

Potential research areas include: diasporic identities and migratory
experiences; media democracy and community practices; transnational media;
social justice issues; indigenous media; media and health; new media
technologies; photography and visual culture.
The goal of the CRC program is to ensure that Canadian universities “achieve
the highest levels of research excellence to become world-class research
centres in the global, knowledge-based economy.” Concordia University’s
academic culture celebrates research, creativity, and the transfer of
knowledge in many ways that are ideal for today’s innovation driven society.
The strategic deployment of CRCs is an integral part of Concordia’s overall
plan to promote and develop its research enterprise. (Please refer to the
CRC website for detailed information about the program:
http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/)

In order to successfully compete for a CRC award candidates are expected to
have an outstanding and innovative research program, and the ability to
attract excellent graduate students. Tier II CRCs will be “exceptional
emerging researchers” who at an early phase of their careers (i.e., within
10 years of completing their PhD), have demonstrated the promise of a strong
research profile and the potential to be leaders in their field.  

Tier II CRCs are awarded for five years and are renewable once. These
positions offer an attractive salary, an annual research stipend, reduced
teaching loads, and the opportunity to apply for start-up infrastructure
through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Leaders Opportunity Fund
(LOF).

The successful candidate for the CRC position in Feminist Media Studies
will, in the first instance, be offered an unconditional tenure-track
appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, as appropriate.
The candidate will be required to work with the Department and the Faculty
to prepare the formal CRC nomination according to the CRC program
guidelines. The University will submit the nomination to the CRC Secretariat
at the earliest opportunity. 

Founded in 1965, the Department of Communication Studies at Concordia
University is Canada’s oldest degree-granting department in the discipline.
The Department offers programs leading to the BA, Graduate Diploma, MA, and
PhD degrees. The undergraduate degree in Communication Studies is highly
regarded for its integration of media production and critical theoretical
perspectives. We are the only institution in Canada to offer an
undergraduate program in Communication and Cultural Studies, and a graduate
diploma in Communication. Our MA in Media Studies is unique in its structure
and focus, and our bilingual, inter-university PhD program offers access to
a wide range of resources and expertise. In keeping with Concordia's
mission, the Department fosters inclusivity in its research, curriculum, and
teaching practices, and is committed to serving the needs of a diverse
student population. Montreal, where both Concordia campuses are located, is
a world-class city of over 3 million people, offering a rich and diverse
cultural life, and the intellectual stimulation of four major universities.
In addition, the city is a major site of innovation and excellence in
emerging digital media technologies, with significant government and private
industry support. Candidates are encouraged to visit our departmental
website for additional information concerning our programs and priorities:
http://comm.concordia.ca/. 

Applications must consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae,
copies of recent publications, a statement of research achievements as well
as a detailed research proposal appropriate to the goals and objectives of
the CRC program, a statement of teaching philosophy/interests, and evidence
of teaching effectiveness. Candidates must also arrange to have three
letters of reference sent directly to: 

Prof. Rae Staseson, Chair,

Department of Communication Studies,

Concordia University,

1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd.,

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

H3G 1M8 

This tenure-track position, linked to the CRC appointment, will begin July
1, 2010. The University will nominate the successful candidate to the CRC
Secretariat at the earliest opportunity according to the guidelines of the
CRC program. Candidates for the position must have a completed PhD. Review
of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position
is filled. All applications should reach the department no later than
November 2, 2009. No electronic applications will be accepted. All inquiries
about the position should be directed to Professor Staseson
([log in to unmask]).  

Canadian and international applicants are encouraged to apply.  Concordia
University is committed to employment equity.