Communication and Media Studies Contract Instructor Teaching Opportunities (Fall 2024/Winter 2025)

Pursuant to Article 16.3 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, subject to Article 16.2 and 16.4 through 16.7, applications are invited from members of the CUPE 4600 bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach the following Communication and Media Studies courses during the 2024-2025 Fall and Winter terms.

A note to all applicants: As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 in the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed below are first offered to applicants meeting the incumbency criterion. A link to the current CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement can be found at the Academic Staff Agreements webpage on the Carleton University website.

Fall 2024

The following Fall term courses have been assigned to both doctoral students and people they displaced, and therefore are not open for applications:

  • COMS 1003, Digital Skills for Media Studies
  • COMS 3400, Ethical Controversies in Media & Communication
  • COMS 4317, Digital Media and Global Network Society

FYSM 1217 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in Communication and Media Studies
“Reading and Writing in Conmunication and Media Studies”

This introductory seminar introduces students to reading, writing and presentation skills in communication and media studies.

  • Prerequisite(s): normally restricted to students entering the first year of a B.A., B.Cog.Sc., B.Co.M.S., B.Econ. or B.G.In.S. program. (This course is not the equivalent of COMS 1000).
  • Seminar three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 30 (course capped at 30)
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 3001 [0.5 credit]
Quantitative Research in Communication

An introduction to basic statistical methods in media and communication studies.

  • Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
  • Precludes additional credit for COMM 3001 (no longer offered).
  • Prerequisite(s): COMS 2004 and third-year standing in Communication and Media Studies, or third-year standing in BPAPM- or BGInS-related specializations and streams, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lecture and lab three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level. 

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 100 with TA support
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 3308 [0.5 credit]
Critical Studies in Advertising and Consumer Culture

A critical analysis of major constructs and basic mechanisms of advertising, social marketing and other aspects of consumer culture. The course examines the social, political-economic and cultural implications of consumer culture.

  • Precludes additional credit for COMM 3301 (no longer offered) and COMM 3308 (no longer offered).
  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BPAPM related specializations), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures and discussion groups three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: Online
  • Anticipated enrollment: 60 with TA support
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 3500 [0.5 credit]
Current Issues in Communication and Media Theory

Examines theoretical debates and issues facing the field of Communication and Media Studies today.

  • Precludes additional credit for COMM 2101, COMM 2102 (no longer offered).
  • Prerequisite(s): COMS 2003 and third-year standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BGInS related specializations and streams), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures and discussion groups three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 60 with TA support (course cap 100)
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 4002 [0.5 credit]
Media Fandom

Examines media fans as audiences. Topics may include fan cultures, digital fandom, identity, and audience labour.

  • Prerequisite(s): Fourth year Honours standing in Communication and Media Studies or permission from the School of Journalism and Communication. Recommended: COMS 3406: Media Audiences and Users.
  • Seminar, 3 hours a week

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 30 with no TA support
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 4312 [0.5 credit]
Crisis and Risk Communication

Examines crises and risks from the perspective of communication. The course explores the role of various media in shaping risk perceptions and constructions of crisis, the politics of crisis and risk management, symbolic dimensions in crisis construction, and ethical dilemmas.

  • Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
  • Prerequisite(s): fourth year Honours standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BPAPM related specializations), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 30 with no TA support
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 4313 [0.5 credit]
Screen Studies

Issues in the past, present and future of film, television and related media. Screens are examined as media that represent and shape values and culture, as technologies that are produced and purchased, and as objects that are regulated through policy.

  • Prerequisite(s): fourth year Honours standing in Communication and Media Studies or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

 Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 30 with no TA support
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 4317 [0.5 credit]
Digital Media and Global Network Society

A critical and analytical understanding of the way digital media are reshaping society and are shaped by societal structures and forces; on the implications of digital media on various aspects of social life globally, including culture, politics, law, privacy, journalism, and collective organizing/social movements.

  • Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
  • Prerequisite(s): Fourth year Honours standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BPAPM and BGInS related specializations), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 30 with no TA support
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 4406 [0.5 credit]
Open Government and Communication

The contemporary open government movement; how communication can be used to improve governance and to foster a more collaborative relationship between governments and citizens. Access to information, the challenges of open data, expectations of transparency, and models of citizen engagement/consultation.

  • Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
  • Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year Honours standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BPAPM and BGInS related specializations), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

 Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 25 with no TA support (course cap 30)
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 4412 [0.5 credit]
Game Studies

Games as media. The history of gaming and mediated play in terms of technology and form, industry, labour, gender and subcultural practice.

  • Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
  • Prerequisite(s): fourth year Honours standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BPAPM related specializations), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 30 with no TA support
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 4502 [0.5 credit]
Storytelling in the Digital Age

In this workshop students learn to write compelling stories for the digital age. They engage with examples of great storytelling across print and online platforms, from magazines and newspapers to blogs and podcasts, to gain a deeper understanding of what makes some stories stand out.

  • Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
  • Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in B.Co.M.S. Honours and permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
    Workshop three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 20 with no TA support
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 4504 [0.5 credit]
Engaging the Public: Stakeholders, participation & consultation

This workshop introduces the challenges of conceptualizing and conducting public consultations. This includes audience or participant selection, a range of consultation techniques and formats, marketing and communication, analysis, as well as an awareness of policies and regulations governing consultations.

  • Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
  • Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in B.Co.M.S. Honours and permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Workshop three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 20 with no TA support
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 4602 [0.5 credit]
Children, Youth and Media

Historical and contemporary ways in which children and youth relate to the media and popular culture.

  • Precludes additional credit for COMM 4602 (no longer offered).
  • Prerequisite(s): fourth year Honours standing in Communication and Media Studies or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 30 with no TA support
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

CLIM 5000 [1.0 credit]
Climate Collaboration

A seminar on the climate crisis from an interdisciplinary perspective. Drawing on a range of disciplinary approaches from the humanities, social sciences, public policy, engineering and natural science, students will engage with the many factors bearing on the climate crisis and how to address it.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

 
All positions are subject to budgetary approval. Some of these courses may be taught by employees who have the right to automatic reappointment. Advertisement is not a guarantee that a particular course will be offered.

A note to all applicants: As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 in the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed above are first offered to applicants meeting the incumbency criterion. A link to the current CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement can be found at the Academic Staff Agreements webpage on the Carleton University website.

Winter 2025

The following Winter term courses have been assigned to both doctoral students and people they displaced, and therefore are not open for applications:

  • COMS 3411, Media and Social Activism
  • COMS 4408, Creative Work
  • COMS 4503, Visualizing Social media: Hastags, keywords, & conversations
  • COMS 4506, Event Management & Community Partnerships

FYSM 1217 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in Communication and Media Studies
“Reading and Writing in Conmunication and Media Studies”

This introductory seminar introduces students to reading, writing and presentation skills in communication and media studies.

  • Prerequisite(s): normally restricted to students entering the first year of a B.A., B.Cog.Sc., B.Co.M.S., B.Econ. or B.G.In.S. program. (This course is not the equivalent of COMS 1000).
  • Seminar three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 30 (course capped at 30)
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 1003 [0.5 credit]
Digital Skills for Media Studies

This course is intended to build on and reinforce digital skills and strengthen students’ capacity to navigate and adapt to different digital skills requirements in courses across our B.CoMS program.

  • Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
  • Prerequisite(s): First-year standing and enrollment in Communication and Media Studies (including BGInS related specializations and streams), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Online/hybrid with labs and tutorials three hours a week.

 Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 60 with TA support
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 3310 [0.5 credit]
Critical Perspectives of Public Relations

A critical examination of key aspects of public relations, including histories of PR, media representations of PR, gender and public relations, and the role of PR in business, politics and civil society.

  • Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
  • Precludes additional credit for COMM 4304 (no longer offered).
  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BPAPM related specializations), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 60 with TA support
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 3401 [0.5 credit]
Communications Regulation in Canada

Examines historical and contemporary issues in the regulation of communication practices and institutions in Canada.

  • Precludes additional credit for COMM 3401 (no longer offered).
  • Prerequisite(s): third year standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BPAPM related specializations),or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level. 

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 30 with TA support (course cap 60)
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 3412 [0.5 credit]
Communication and Health

The concept of health as a sociocultural phenomenon; the many ways that health issues are communicated, defined, represented, and framed.

  • Prerequisite(s): third year standing in Communication and Media Studies or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 60 with TA support
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 3500 [0.5 credit]
Current Issues in Communication and Media Theory

Examines theoretical debates and issues facing the field of Communication and Media Studies today.

  • Precludes additional credit for COMM 2101, COMM 2102 (no longer offered).
  • Prerequisite(s): COMS 2003 and third-year standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BGInS related specializations and streams), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures and discussion groups three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying.   Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 60 with TA support (course cap 100)
  • Deadline:  Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 4316 [0.5 credit]
Indigenous Media in Global Contexts

Overview of Indigenous global media exploring film and film festivals, television networks, media arts, and the Internet. We will discuss struggles over mediated self-representation as well as debates over what constitutes Indigenous media relating to aesthetics, community affiliation, and identity.

  • Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
  • Prerequisite(s): fourth year Honours standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BGInS related specializations), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying. Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 30 with no TA support
  • Deadline: Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 4403 [0.5 credit]
Digital Media Industries

Key approaches to the study of media as industries and how economics, markets and technologies intersect with social choices, politics and power to shape how decisions are made about the design, ownership, organization and control of media.

  • Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
  • Precludes additional credit for COMM 4403 (no longer offered).
  • Prerequisite(s): fourth year Honours standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BPAPM related specializations), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying. Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: Online
  • Anticipated enrollment: 30 with no TA support
  • Deadline: Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 4607 [0.5 credit]
Communication and Food

Food in and as communication. Food and identity, food and culture, food environments, food systems, food politics, and food and community development.

  • Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
  • Prerequisite(s): fourth year Honours standing in Communication and Media Studies or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying. Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 30 with no TA support
  • Deadline: Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

COMS 4608 [0.5 credit]
Sound Studies

How hearing and listening practices have changed over time, and the role of sound technology in shaping our understanding of each other, our world, and ourselves.

  • Prerequisite(s): fourth year Honours standing in Communication and Media Studies, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field, and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of the course for which they are applying. Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.

  • Modality: In-person
  • Anticipated enrollment: 30 with no TA support
  • Deadline: Friday, May 31st at 12:00pm

All applicants must submit a cover letter and cv listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca. Applicants who have not taught this course within the last 5 years should also include a PDF dossier of no more than 5 pages documenting their teaching effectiveness.

 

All positions are subject to budgetary approval.   Some of these courses may be taught by employees who have the right to automatic reappointment.  Advertisement is not a guarantee that a particular course will be offered.

A note to all applicants: As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 in the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed above are first offered to applicants meeting the incumbency criterion. A link to the current CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement can be found at the Academic Staff Agreements webpage on the Carleton University website.