Ralph Klein Chair in Communication Studies

Mount Royal University - Calgary

Full Time
Senior
In Office

Mount Royal University is inviting application for Ralph Klein Chair in Communication Studies. A three-year, term-certain position with the rank determined based on the successful candidate's experience and qualification (either Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor), which will commence on August 15, 2024, subject to final budgetary approvals. This is an endowed chair position serving the School of Communication Studies.

We seek candidates with the ability to enhance the diversity of our School and actively engage with community partners. They must have demonstrated experience as a scholar-practitioner or community-engaged scholar. Ideal individuals possess a strong connection to our majors and a strong awareness of contemporary issues in communications. Applicants who can showcase a commitment to valuing differences, creating positive social impact, and a willingness to disrupt conventional norms are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must also show evidence of the capacity to foster student success which includes but is not limited to effective teaching, mentoring, advising diverse learners, and supporting emerging scholars. Additionally, applicants will need to demonstrate their commitment to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in both the workplace and broader societal contexts.

As a higher education institution, Mount Royal places great importance on the advantages of advanced learning. Mount Royal is committed to proactively enhancing the diversity of our workforce by selecting the most qualified candidates for every available career opportunity. While a Ph.D. is strongly preferred, a Master’s degree is required in communications or a communications-adjacent field. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

We encourage applicants to review the elements below holistically, recognizing that it may not be possible for any individual to fulfill every criterion. We are committed to listening carefully as candidates share their perspectives during the interview process and are committed to ensuring that the successful candidate’s interests, expertise, and lived experiences find a meaningful place within the Mount Royal University community.

Responsibilities

Teaching: The successful candidate will have a reduced teaching load but will be expected to teach, mentor, and support undergraduate students. Specific teaching responsibilities will be determined once a successful candidate has been identified but may include any of the core communications courses required by all four areas, research methods courses within the School, specific courses in any of the four programs where their disciplinary excellence is best suited, and/or new courses that address specific curricular gaps.

Scholarship: The successful candidate will be expected to engage in scholarship/research that offers meaningful opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and skill development to Communication students across majors.

Service: The successful candidate will be expected to contribute service to the School. Additionally, they may engage in service that benefits their discipline and/or professional association.

In addition to a base salary, this position comes with an annual research stipend of $10,000.

Required qualification

Ph.D. is strongly preferred, a Master’s degree is required in communications or a communications-adjacent field
Experience fostering student success including but not limited to effective teaching, mentoring, advising diverse learners, and supporting emerging scholars
Experience as a scholar-practitioner or community-engaged scholar
Professional experience in information design, broadcast media, public relations, or journalism and digital media

Preferred qualifications

Leadership in community-based practice, community-engaged scholarship, or community service learning
Proven experience in amplifying the voices of underrepresented populations
Experiences and/or credentials in understanding and implementing decolonized pedagogical practices

Salary range

$80,000-$150,000

Important details

Please submit a complete dossier that includes:

Cover letter describing your interest in the position and fit with the School of Communication Studies
Curriculum vitae
A one-page statement that demonstrates the capacity to foster student success including but not limited to effective teaching, mentoring, advising diverse learners, and supporting emerging scholars.
A one-page statement that describes your experience as a scholar-practitioner or community-engaged scholar
A one-page EDI-A statement

Please title your .pdf documents as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number (998307)], [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).