Limited-Term Appointment in Communication and Media Studies
Field of Specialization: Critical Media and Cultural Politics
Academic Unit: School of Journalism and Communication (Communication and Media Studies program)
Category of Appointment: Term Appointment
Rank/Position Title: Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
Salary Range: $82,151 - $117,134
Existing Vacancy: No
Start Date: August 1, 2026
Closing Date: Consideration of complete applications will begin on July 6, 2026, and continue until the position is filled

About the Position
The Communication and Media Studies (COMS) program in the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University invites applications from qualified candidates for a one-year Limited Term Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, beginning August 1, 2026.

We seek a colleague whose teaching and scholarship engage the intersections of media, culture, and power in global and transnational contexts. The successful candidate will teach a 3.0-credit load (six 0.5-credit course sections, all in person, in some cases including two sections of the same course) across the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 terms. Teaching will be drawn from the program’s advanced undergraduate offerings, and may include courses in such areas as Communication, Culture and Identity; Diaspora and Communication; Media and Conflict; Communication and Discourse; Media Theory and History; Platform and Instructure Studies.

Course assignments will be determined in consultation with the Program Head based on the candidate's strengths and program needs. The appointment also includes service expectations appropriate to a limited-term position, including regular office hours and participation in program activities. It is expected all courses will be offered in-person.

To see the full position posting, please visit Carleton University's Deputy Provost's website at https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/jobs/academics/.

About the Academic Unit
The COMS program is housed in Carleton’s School of Journalism and Communication (SJC) and Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA). SJC is home to vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs in Communication and Media Studies, Journalism, and Media Production and Design. COMS faculty members are internationally recognized scholars of media, technology, culture and politics, and our program has a long record of service and leadership in Canadian
communication and media studies through such institutions as the Canadian Communication Association and the Canadian Journal of Communication.

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory in Ottawa, Ontario — a dynamic capital city offering direct access to national media organizations, government institutions, and cultural communities that enrich teaching and research in COMS. For more details about our
programs, visit https://carleton.ca/sjc/communication/ 

Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD in Communication, Media Studies, or a cognate field, or be near completion (ABD candidates with a confirmed defence date will be considered). The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Expertise in one or more of the position’s core areas, such as communication, culture and identity; diaspora and communication; media and conflict;     communication and discourse; media history; platform and critical computation studies.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
- Excellent ability to contribute to the intellectual life of the unit
- An emerging record of scholarship relevant to the position’s core areas.

Application Instructions
Applications must be sent electronically as a single PDF file of no more than 25 pages, containing the following:
- A cover letter outlining the candidate's fit with the position and COMS program, including intellectual background and teaching areas.
- A current curriculum vitae that highlights activities relevant to the position.
- A teaching dossier that offers evidence of pedagogical approach, classroom and assessment techniques, and/or teaching effectiveness through such documents as course outlines or teaching evaluation data.
- Names and contact information of two referees. Confidential letters will be solicited for shortlisted candidates. If more are listed, only the first two will be contacted. 

Please indicate in your application if you are currently legally eligible to work in Canada.

Submit applications to: Melanie Leblanc, School Administrator, School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University (Melanie.Leblanc@carleton.ca).

Address applications to: Dr. Liam Cole Young, Program Head, Communication and Media Studies, School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University (LiamC.Young@Carleton.ca).

Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Liam Cole Young at the address above.

About Carleton University
Located in Ottawa, Carleton is an innovative teaching and research institution with a tradition of leading change. Internationally recognized academics, staff, and researchers engage more than 31,000 students in over 100 programs of study. Learn more about our university and the city of Ottawa at https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/jobs/.

Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to: women and gender equity-seeking groups; racialized individuals; Indigenous Peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation and/or gender expression. Furthermore, Carleton
understands that career paths vary and interruptions will not prejudice the assessment process. We invite you to review our revitalized Indigenous strategy, Kinàmàgawin, at https://carleton.ca/indigenous and visit our Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities at http://carleton.ca/equity for information about our commitment to leadership in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Accessibility is a university strategic priority and applicants selected for an interview who require accommodations are invited to contact the COMS Program Head as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate arrangements may be made.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.