Sessional Instructor, Communicating Public Policy, School of Public Policy

Position Description

Position Type: Term Certain < 12 months
Education Required: PhD

The Faculty of Arts invites applications for a term certain Sessional Instructor position within the School of Public Policy to teach PPOL 621 – Communicating Public Policy. This appointment will be for the term May 1 – May 31, 2020. The course will be taught in a block course format during the first two weeks of May 2020. Some additional time in the form office hours for students is expected. This is a core course in the Master of Public Policy program and will be taught during day long sessions at the Downtown Campus.

Course Description
Examine all aspects of communication in the context of policy, including the impact of new modes of communication on the development and dissemination of public policy. The new role of blogs, on-line communities, and web-based media at marshalling and influencing public opinion and the changing role of print media are discussed and evaluated. Implications for copyright policies, media concentration, privacy, and advertising are among the issues examined.

Requirements
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D in the social sciences with extensive teaching and research qualifications in the area of Communication Studies. Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence at the upper undergraduate and graduate level is required.

Sessional positions are offered on a per course basis. Please see The Faculty Association of the University of Calgary (TUCFA) website at http://www.ucalgary.ca/tucfa/ for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, up-to-date curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three written letters of reference addressed to Dr. Kevin McQuillan, Academic Director, The School of Public Policy.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2020

Applicants may submit the required application materials electronically to kevinmcq@ucalgary.ca.

Application documents can also be mailed or delivered to:

The School of Public Policy
Office of the Academic Director
5th Floor, 906 8th Ave SW
Calgary AB T2P 1H9

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

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About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.