Tenure-Track Position in Intermedia Production
Last updated: January 30, 2023, 1:48 p.m.
Job title: Assistant Professor, Intermedia Production
Position code: 21_T_COMS_O
Date posted: October 4, 2022
Application deadline: November 30th
Advertised until: Position is filled
Position description
The Department of Communication Studies at Concordia University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Intermedia Production at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 1, 2023. We seek candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: interactive design, animation, augmentation, computer graphics, image manipulation, projection mapping, immersive cinema, interactive sound, and/or other related practices. As a humanities-oriented department with a founding tradition of concern for social justice, we value diversity among our faculty and strongly encourage candidates whose creative work and academic research engages with issues of racial and gender inequality, LGBTQ rights, Indigenous rights, economic inequality, critical disabilities, and other related areas. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC). The candidate will be expected to teach technical approaches along with critical histories and theories that explore different political, ethical, and institutional frameworks of media production. Additional teaching experience in moving images and sound is an asset.
Candidates should have an active practice in creating and exhibiting intermedia-based work at a professional level. Duties will include developing and leading research-creation projects, teaching production and theory courses at the graduate and undergraduate level, managing two computer teaching labs with the assistance of technical staff and service to the department, the institution and the wider scholarly community.
Qualifications and assets
An ideal candidate for an appointment at the Assistant Professor level is a media maker/scholar who has the expertise to teach media production in an academic context, has professional experience or up to date skills with new production technologies, and has experience with innovative forms of media-making.
Candidates must have completed their PhD in Media or a cognate Humanities or Fine Arts area (or be near completion at the start date of the appointment). The main criteria for selection are scholarly and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge of French is an asset.
How to apply
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
Applications should be addressed to: Donna Stewart, Department Administrator (donna.stewart@concordia.ca) with the subject heading Media Production hire and must include the following items in the given order as a single pdf:
- Cover letter that outlines the candidate’s media profile, (2 or 3 most important creative research contributions to date), relevant teaching experience. Letter should clearly identify the job title, position code (21_T_COMS_O) and citizenship statement.
- Evidence of teaching expertise that may include any of the following materials: sample assignments, teaching evaluations (if applicable), and/or syllabi of courses taught.
- Curriculum vitae, which should also include software and technical competencies
- Names of three referees (reference letters will only be solicited for those short-listed).
- Teaching statement that includes your approach, philosophy, and how this connects to past and future teaching experiences.
- Research statement that details future creative research plans
- An Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement (see below)
Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their EDI statement how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.
Possible examples to demonstrate a diverse experience may include, but are not limited to:
- teaching about underrepresented populations
- mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds
- committee work
- offering or organizing educational programming
- participation in training and workshops
Electronic applications should be submitted by November 30th but will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence in August 2023.
All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.
Adaptive measures
Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Anna Barrafato, Accessibility Change Lead: anna.barrafato@concordia.ca or by phone at 514.848.2424 extension 3511.
Founded in 1965, The Department of Communication Studies at Concordia University is Canada’s oldest degree-granting department in the discipline. We are one of the most established and respected Communication Studies programs in North America and are well known for combining creative media production with the study of media theory, criticism, and history. The program has three production streams including intermedia, moving images, and sound. The intermedia production stream explores how the intersections between technologies and cultures inform the ethics, the relationships, and the artistic processes of any given media project.
The program draws from the humanities, social sciences and fine arts in a unique program that has trained many influential media makers. Our expertise and major research contributions have been in cultural studies, feminist media studies, critical race studies, post-colonial studies, media history, media activism, environmental media, critical disability, and gaming.
The department offers programs leading to BA, Graduate Diploma, MA and PhD degrees. The undergraduate Degree in Communication Studies is well known for its integration of media production and critical theoretical perspectives.
The Faculty of Arts and Science was created in July 1977 through the merger of the former Loyola Faculty of Arts and Science, the former Sir George Williams Faculty of Arts, and the former Sir George Williams Faculty of Science.
The Faculty consists of 27 academic departments, colleges, institutes, and schools as well as more than 20 research centres. The Faculty is committed to responsible and innovative leadership in developing and disseminating knowledge and values and encouraging constructive social criticism. We achieve these objectives through inclusive and accessible academic programs which stress a broad-based, interdisciplinary approach to learning. We are dedicated to superior teaching and research supported by excellence in scholarship and creative activity, and a tradition of service to the community. The Faculty serves many interdependent academic communities in an urban environment where students and faculty can pursue their shared commitment to lifelong learning. For more about the Faculty of Arts and Science, please visit:: www.concordia.ca/artsci.
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, on the traditional lands and waters of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Building on the skills of our faculty and the strengths of Indigenous, local, and global partnerships, we set our sights further and more broadly than others and align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society.
“Concordia is a young, forward-looking university. It’s a unique place where experimentation, innovation and creativity are truly valued. Our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni all contribute to our momentum as Canada’s next-gen university.” — Concordia President Graham Carr.
Profoundly global, Concordia is North America’s top university under the age of 50 and is recognized for attracting some of the most talented faculty and students from around the world. Driven by ambition, innovation and a commitment to reconciliation, research and community engagement, Concordia is celebrated for advancing transformative learning, convergent thinking and public impact.
Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, is exceptional; safe, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather and conduct our activities. With a population of 1.7 million, Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is home to four major universities and several clinical research centres and has been named the best student city in the world. It offers the most affordable tuition in Canada.
The city enjoys a thriving multicultural scene. Bilingualism is a part of Montreal’s tradition and adds to its inspiring atmosphere. While supporting a significant anglophone population, it is the one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.
Montreal is famed for its innovative culinary scene and festivals. It was also the first metropolis to be designated a UNESCO City of Design by the Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity.
The city is recognized globally as an important centre for commerce, aerospace, transport, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, gaming and film.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applications must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
L'Université Concordia est située sur des terres autochtones non cédées. Tiohtià:ke/Montréal, sur les terres et les eaux traditionnelles de la nation Kanien'kehá:ka, est connue historiquement comme un lieu de rassemblement pour de nombreuses Premières nations. Aujourd'hui, elle abrite une population diversifiée de peuples autochtones et autres. Nous respectons les liens continus avec le passé, le présent et l'avenir dans nos relations avec les peuples autochtones et autres de la communauté montréalaise.
En nous appuyant sur les compétences de notre corps professoral et sur les forces des partenariats autochtones, locaux et mondiaux, nous visons plus loin que les autres et alignons la qualité des opportunités d'apprentissage avec les grandes tendances et les défis importants auxquels la société est confrontée.
« Concordia est une université jeune et tournée vers l’avenir, un établissement unique en son genre où l’expérimentation, l’innovation et la créativité sont véritablement les bienvenues. Les membres de notre effectif étudiant, de notre corps professoral et de notre personnel, sans oublier nos diplômées et diplômés, forment une communauté qui contribue à notre essor en tant qu’université de nouvelle génération du Canada. » — Graham Carr, recteur de Concordia
Incontestablement ouverte sur le monde, l’Université Concordia a été reconnue comme la meilleure université nord-américaine de moins de 50 ans. Elle attire des professeurs et des étudiants qui comptent parmi les plus talentueux au monde. Animée par l'ambition, l'innovation et un engagement envers la réconciliation, la recherche et l'engagement communautaire, Concordia se distingue par sa contribution à un apprentissage transformateur, à la réflexion collaborative et aux retombées sociétales.
Tiohtià:ke/Montréal, est exceptionnelle; sécuritaire, dynamique et diversifiée, et offre de nouvelles choses à découvrir à chaque coin de rue. La nation Kanien'kehá:ka est reconnue comme étant la gardienne des terres et des eaux sur lesquelles nous nous réunissons et menons nos activités. Avec une population de 1,7 million d'habitants, Tiohtià:ke/Montréal abrite quatre grandes universités et plusieurs centres de recherche clinique et a été nommée à titre de meilleure ville étudiante au monde. Elle offre les frais de scolarité les plus abordables au Canada.
Montréal possède une scène multiculturelle florissante. Le bilinguisme est notamment inscrit dans la tradition de la ville, ce qui nourrit son atmosphère inspirante. Bien qu’elle abrite une importante population anglophone, elle est l’une des plus grandes métropoles francophones au monde.
Montréal est aussi célèbre pour sa scène culinaire et ses festivals novateurs. Par ailleurs, elle a été la toute première à obtenir le titre de ville UNESCO de design de la part de l’Alliance mondiale pour la diversité culturelle.
Enfin, la ville est reconnue dans le monde entier comme un centre important pour le commerce, les industries aérospatiale et pharmaceutique, les transports, la finance, la technologie, le design ainsi que les milieux du jeu et du cinéma.
Reconnaissance territoriale
L'Université Concordia est située en territoire autochtone, lequel n’a jamais été cédé. Nous reconnaissons la nation Kanien'kehá: ka comme gardienne des terres et des eaux sur lesquelles nous nous réunissons aujourd'hui. Tiohtià:ke / Montréal est historiquement connu comme un lieu de rassemblement pour de nombreuses Premières Nations, et aujourd'hui, une population autochtone diversifiée, ainsi que d'autres peuples, y résident. C’est dans le respect des liens avec le passé, le présent et l'avenir que nous reconnaissons les relations continues entre les Peuples Autochtones et autres personnes de la communauté montréalaise.
Équité en matière d’emploi
L’Université Concordia est fermement déterminée à promouvoir l’accès à l’équité en emploi au sein de sa communauté et à recruter une main d’œuvre diversifiée au sein de son personnel et de son corps professoral. L’Université encourage tous les candidats qualifiés à soumettre leur candidature, incluant les femmes, les minorités visibles, les Autochtones, les personnes des groupes d’orientations et identités sexuelles minoritaires, les personnes handicapées, ainsi que toute autre personne pouvant contribuer à la diversité de notre communauté. Nous invitons les membres des groupes énumérés ci-haut à s’identifier lors du dépôt de leur candidature.
Statut d’immigrant
Conformément aux exigences de l’immigration au Canada, l’université doit considérer le statut d’immigration des candidats. Sans avoir besoin d’identifier son pays d’origine, chaque candidat doit inclure une des déclarations suivantes lors du dépôt de sa candidature :
Oui, je suis résident(e) permanent(e) ou citoyen(ne) canadien(ne).
ou
Non, je ne suis ni résident(e) permanent(e) ni citoyen(ne) canadien(ne).
