(with apologies for cross-posting)
University of Toronto at Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a
tenure-stream position in Professional Writing and Communication at the
rank of Assistant Professor. Professional Writing and Communication is an
interdisciplinary program, and applicants from a range of backgrounds in
humanities, sciences and social sciences are invited to apply. UTM has a
strong interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, and a
modern, spacious campus.
Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching is sought. Preference
will be given to applicants with teaching and research interests in writing
and communications theory and pedagogy. It will be advantageous if
candidates have teaching and research experience with computer internet
communications and/or Media Relations. The appointee will be expected to
develop an externally funded research program and contribute to a diverse
undergraduate and graduate education. Professional Writing and
Communication is a developing program with close links to a new Culture,
Communication and Information Technology Program (C.C.I.T.). The appointee
is expected to contribute to the development of both programs.
A Ph.D. is required as of July 1, 2003 or soon thereafter. The successful
candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the Professional Writing and
Communication Program, CCIT Program and graduate courses at OISE/UT
(Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) in the Department of
Curriculum, Teaching and Learning. For more information about UTM, OISE/UT
and this position, please visit
http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/academic/profwp/index.html,
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca and http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/depts/ctl.
The University of Toronto is fully committed to academic excellence and
welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and permanent
residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto is strongly
committed to diversity within its community. The University especially
welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women,
Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority
groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of
ideas.
The deadline for submissions of applications is January 15, 2003.
Applications should include an example of their research, Teaching
Portfolio or dossier, Curriculum Vitae, and statement of teaching
specializations. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of
reference to be submitted under separate cover. All correspondence should
be sent to:
Professor Gary Crawford, Associate Dean
Social Sciences Division
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO AT MISSISSAUGA
3359 Mississauga Road North, 121 Kaneff Centre
Mississauga, Ontario
CANADA L5L 1C6
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