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Inspired by a strong tradition of social responsibility and an enduring commitment to the advancement of women, Mount Saint Vincent University promotes academic excellence and the pursuit of knowledge through scholarship and teaching of the highest quality. Mount Saint Vincent University is committed to recruiting exceptional and diverse scholars and teachers. Recognized as a leader in flexible education, applied research, and a personalized approach to education, Mount Saint Vincent University is located on Canada’s East Coast in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Please visit www.msvu.ca.
The Description
The Department of Communication Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University is currently seeking applications for a nine-month term position, at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing 15 August 2020. The Department offers a nationally renowned Bachelor of Public Relations with co-operative education, a Bachelor of Arts (Communication) program, as well as graduate programs in Public Relations and Communication. For more information about the Department, please visit: www.msvu.ca/publicrelations.
Applicants should have a PhD in communication, public relations, or a related field although applicants with a Master’s degree or other equivalent qualification and relevant professional experience may also be considered. The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to teach public relations courses in areas such as digital communication and communication planning. Experience teaching in online classrooms will also be considered an asset, as will professional experience in Public Relations practice. Through their own teaching experience, the successful candidate will illustrate dedication to the Department’s mission statement and commitment to “excellence in teaching, research and service, in a learning environment that develops creative, ethical, and engaged world citizens who will contribute to communication, scholarship and practice.”
Applications should include a statement of teaching interests and experience, evidence of relevant professional experience, a cover letter and curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references. The Departmental Appointments Committee will begin considering applications on 22 May 2020. Workload, salary, and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Agreement with the MSVU Faculty Association. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Mail or email application in a single .PDF file indicating in the subject title “Term Posting” to:
Dr. Amy Thurlow
Chair, Department of Communication Studies
Mount Saint Vincent University
166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
commstudies@msvu.ca
Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and other groups that would contribute to the diversification of our campus. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
