Communications - Assistant Professor (Climate, Communications, and Culture)

Trent University invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Climate, Communication, & Culture at the Durham GTA campus with a suggested starting date of July 1, 2025. This position is subject to budgetary approval. The current salary grid can be found in the collective agreement with the Trent University Faculty Association. 

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies, Communication Studies, or in a closely related field. We seek an individual whose primary research and teaching interests involve environmental and climate communications. A genuine commitment to, and demonstrated evidence of, undergraduate teaching in a wide area of communication and environmental studies is expected. We seek candidates with interdisciplinary research and teaching activities who are willing to engage with external partner organizations. The new tenure track faculty member will be expected to coordinate the Option in Climate Communications and lead the development of new programs in this area of study. Strong professional connections alongside applied communication skills in areas such as journalism, photography, podcasting, or other media are an asset. The successful candidate is expected to seek external funding and develop an independent program of research in environmental and climate communications. The successful candidate will participate in university service and demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in research, teaching and service.  

Applications should be sent as a single PDF and include (1) a cover letter (no more than two pages); (2) curriculum vitae (including confirmation to legally work in Canada); (3) a statement describing the candidate’s research experience and plans for research at Trent; (4) a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness; and (5) the names and contact information for three references to [email protected] specifying “Tenure Track Climate, Communication, & Culture” in the subject heading. Applicants may also submit a self-identification form as part of their application package.

The deadline for applications is February 5, 2025, although applications will continue to be reviewed until a candidate is selected.

While all applicants are thanked for their interest and applications to this position, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Trent University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Preference will be given to candidates from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous People (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities or racialized groups and LGBTQ2+ people.  

Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact [email protected].  

While all applicants are thanked for their interest and applications to this position, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

For inquiries about this position, please contact Dr. Stephen Hill, Chair of the Hiring Committee at [email protected].