Closed for Applications
Teach the course based on syllabus and assignment guidelines provided by the program, mark assignments and tests in a timely fashion, hold one office hour per week. Follow College and University code of conduct and policies.
Course description: This course presents a critical media studies approach to advertising and consumer culture, past and present. Advertising, marketing, branding, and promotion play a central role in capitalist societies and media industries, reflecting and refracting dominant cultural attitudes and ideologies. How does advertising shape what and how we consume? What are its social, cultural, economic, and environmental impacts? Students will learn to analyze the form, content, and ideology of advertisements, and think critically about the advertising they are subjected to in everyday life.
Please note as of the posting date for this position, the course is designated to be offered in person.
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- Start Date
- June 29, 2023
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- Department
- Office of the Principal & Vice-President
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- Compensation
- $8,489.50
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- How to Apply
- usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca
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- Terms
Headline: Summer 2023 | BMS387H1S: Advertising and Media Posting date: February 8, 2023 Closing date: March 9, 2023 (11:59 PM) Number of positions: 1 Title/position: Course instructor Qualifications: PhD or equivalent professional experience in the discipline is preferred. University-level teaching experience in this field, with evidence of successful teaching, is preferred. Evidence of active research interests and of ability to mentor students in research projects is required. Brief description of duties: Teach the course based on syllabus and assignment guidelines provided by the program, mark assignments and tests in a timely fashion, hold one office hour per week. Follow College and University code of conduct and policies. Course description: This course presents a critical media studies approach to advertising and consumer culture, past and present. Advertising, marketing, branding, and promotion play a central role in capitalist societies and media industries, reflecting and refracting dominant cultural attitudes and ideologies. How does advertising shape what and how we consume? What are its social, cultural, economic, and environmental impacts? Students will learn to analyze the form, content, and ideology of advertisements, and think critically about the advertising they are subjected to in everyday life.
Please note as of the posting date for this position, the course is designated to be offered in person.
Salary: $8,489.50 Estimated course enrolment: 50 Estimate TA support: 25 hours Class schedule: Monday: 14:00-16:00; Wednesday: 14:00-16:00. Dates of appointment: June 29 to September 5, 2023 Application process: Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, and the names of two referees to: University of St. Michael’s College c/o Office of the Principal
email: usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca
Disclaimer: Please note that this position is tentative, pending funding, final course determinations and enrolments. This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement.
Vaccination Requirement
As an employee of the University, you must be fully vaccinated to be able to attend and perform duties on University premises as required, even if some or all of your duties can be performed remotely. To read about our process in reviewing Medical Exemptions please visit this link.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
The University of St. Michael’s College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, people who take a religiously informed view of human experience, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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