Posted: February 25, 2009

CanWest Global Fellowship in Media
The University of Western Ontario

Deadline for receipt of applications — April 15, 2009 or until position is filled.

The Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) at The University of Western Ontario invites applications for the selection of the CanWest Global Fellow in Media. The successful candidate will be in residence for one term, to be negotiated: the fall 2009 term or the winter 2010 term. The successful applicant will receive a stipend of $30,000, including benefits for the one term.

During the term of the Fellowship, the CanWest Global Fellow will teach one half course in his/her area of expertise in one of the Faculty’s programs and will be engaged in a significant media-related research project that will lead to public dissemination. In addition, the role of the Fellow is to promote public discussion of a range of issues related to the nature of Canadian media. We anticipate that this position will appeal either to visiting academics or to journalism/ media practitioners who would value an opportunity to engage in teaching and scholarly reflection relating to some aspect of media.

The successful applicant will be a distinguished leader in the area of journalism/ media studies who will use the opportunity of the CanWest Global Fellowship to enrich teaching and scholarship in media at Western.

The Faculty of Information and Media Studies is a vibrant, expanding, interdisciplinary Faculty comprised of some 51 full-time faculty members and 23 non-academic staff. It currently offers an undergraduate program in Media, Information and Technoculture (MIT) with an enrolment of more than 1,000 students, as well as an MA in Journalism, a Master’s and Doctoral program in Library and Information Science, and an MA and PhD in Media Studies. Information about the Faculty can be found at http://www.fims.uwo.ca. The Faculty of Information and Media Studies is one of twelve Faculties in The University of Western Ontario, a research intensive University of 27,000 full-time equivalent students.

Interested candidates are invited to send their curriculum vitae, sample publications, names and addresses of three references, and a cover letter outlining their interest in the position by April 15, 2009.

Dr. Thomas Carmichael, Dean
Faculty of Information and Media Studies
North Campus Building
The University of Western Ontario
London, ON, Canada N6A 5B7
Phone: (519) 661-3542
Fax: (519) 661-3506

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.