Mount Saint Vincent University
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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 in Mi’kma’ki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. Please visit www.msvu.ca.
The Department of Communication Studies is currently seeking applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing 1 July 2025. The successful applicant will be required to teach on campus.
The Description
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 us, please visit our Communication Studies (msvu.ca/comm) and Public Relations and Communication Studies (msvu.ca/prcs) homepages.
The Applicant should hold a PhD (or be near completion) in communication, public relations, or a related field. Applicants should have expertise in public relations theory and practice, along with proven success in teaching effectively in both online and face-to-face classrooms at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The candidate will provide evidence of research competence and scholarly activities and be prepared to establish an active research program. The candidate should also present evidence of service duties and activities and be prepared to participate in active collegial and administration service at the department and university levels.
The successful candidate should have the ability to teach in the Department’s graduate and undergraduate programs. In particular, candidates should be able to teach courses such as Foundations of Public Relations, Public Relations Research, Public Relations Management, Media Relations, and Mass Media as well as other elective courses as needed. Innovative teaching practices are highly desirable. Examples of experience in online course development and curriculum development is an asset. Candidates with the ability to develop and offer courses about big data and generative AI and their impact on public relations are encouraged. In addition to demonstrating excellence in teaching and research, the successful candidate is expected to advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and engage in service with the department and university.
Faculty workload is provided for in the Collective Agreement with the Mount Saint Vincent University Faculty Association. Workload for this position includes teaching and academic advising, scholarly and/or professional activity, and internal and external collegial service. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
All applicants shall be required to return the signed Self-Identification Questionnaire Form to the University Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Advisor.
This position will remain open until filled and is subject to final budgetary approval.
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including teaching philosophy, experience and interests), a statement of current research activities and plans for a research program and contact information for three references. The department will begin considering applications on 14 February 2025.
Send applications in a single PDF by email to:
Tracy Moniz, PhD
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Communication Studies
Mount Saint Vincent University
166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
[email protected]
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