Université de Montréal

Department Statement

Vibrant, multidisciplinary and innovative, the Faculty of Arts and Science is one of Université de Montréal’s largest faculties. Through its 28 departments, schools, centres and one institute, it offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate programs, some of which are unique in Quebec. It is also home to some 30 interdisciplinary research centres and groups. Every day, its 650 faculty members are helping shape a better tomorrow by advancing knowledge and encouraging the convergence of perspectives.

The Department of Communication is home to faculty members with expertise across a wide range of areas in communication studies. Our faculty are actively engaged in cutting-edge research, committed to excellence in teaching, and dedicated to fostering innovation, often through interdisciplinary approaches. We are seeking a colleague specializing in communication and digital technologies whose work will strengthen our areas of expertise and foster connections with research taking place in the Department. The position is open to a range of approaches and perspectives for studying contemporary digital technologies and the social transformations to which they contribute. These may include social and organizational reconfigurations; the production and circulation of knowledge; rhetorical, media, and cultural practices; infrastructures; regulation; and, more broadly, societal challenges (environmental, ethical, political, and economic). 

While this is not an exclusionary criterion, particular attention will be given to candidates whose work examines the role of artificial intelligence in these transformations, whether as a research object in its own right or as part of a broader research agenda. 

Day-to-day responsibilities

Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As such, you will:

• Develop an independent, innovative, and high-quality research program in your area of expertise. 
  
• Develop courses and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, while supervising graduate students. 
  
• Contribute to the University’s visibility and to knowledge dissemination through publications, conferences, scholarly activities, and other initiatives. 
  
• Contribute to the operation and development of the Department, the Faculty of Arts and Science, and the University by participating in various committees and working groups (departmental and Faculty committees, program administration, etc.).
  

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in Communication or a related field. Applications from candidates who are in the final stages of completing their dissertation will also be considered; 
  
• Have an excellent publication record; 
  
• Demonstrate research expertise and a proven ability to conduct high-quality research; 
  
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality university teaching and student supervision; 
  
• Demonstrate the potential to develop collaborations within the University, as well as nationally and internationally; 
  
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment and in ways that complement the expertise of existing faculty members;
  
• Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.

Additional information about the position

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits 
  
• Expected start date: June 1st, 2027 
  
• Located at the Montreal Campus
  

How to submit your application

Submit your application through our online recruitment system (click on the “Apply for job” button) before November 20, 2026 . Your application must include the following documents:

• A cover letter; 
  
• A curriculum vitae; 
  
• Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers; 
  
• A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach; 
  
• A research program proposal; 
  
• Three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the referees to the department​ 
  

Contact information for recommendation letters

Chantal Benoit-Barné, Chair 

Département de communication / FAS  

chantal.benoit-barne@umontreal.ca 

UdeM places the values of diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of each of its missions. It adopts a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws, and encourages all qualified individuals, regardless of their characteristics, to apply. To learn more about the Université de Montréal's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, click here. 

Université de Montréal’s application process allows all members of the Professor’s Assembly to review the application files submitted. If you wish to keep your application confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.