[ecrea] 3 vacancies at University of Toronto

Assistant Professor of Critical Computation and New Media
Assistant Professor – Media and Environment
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Digital Technologies


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I would like to bring your attention to a new Assistant Professor of 
Critical Computation and New Media position in the Institute of 
Communication, Culture, Information & Technology at the University of 
Toronto Mississauga.

Our Institute has been very busy over the last few years and we've built 
up a really vibrant community of scholars.   Our current faculty can be 
found here. <http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/faculty-staff/faculty>  We 
are looking to add up to three more this year.

You will find the posting below and online at: 
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600957.
*Assistant Professor – Critical Computation and New Media**
Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology*

The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology 
(ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications 
for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in 
the area of Critical Computation and New Media. This appointment will 
begin July 1, 2017.

We seek candidates with research expertise in Critical Computation and 
New Media, focusing on epistemological considerations surrounding 
computational intelligence and new media, the politics embedded in 
algorithms and code, media history, limits and/or comparative 
technologies of computation, and software studies related to new media. 
Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in media studies, communication, 
science and technology studies, or a related field with an emphasis on 
computation and new media, by date of appointment or shortly thereafter, 
and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. Excellence in 
research will be demonstrated through publications in leading journals, 
presentations at competitive conferences, awards, and strong 
endorsements by referees of top international stature. Excellence in 
teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, strong 
letters of reference and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the 
application.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research at the 
highest international level and to establish an outstanding, 
externally-funded research program, and have a strong commitment to 
teaching. The candidate will have a graduate appointment in one of the 
University of Toronto’s tri-campus graduate departments.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ICCIT focuses on teaching and research excellence in its four 
undergraduate programs: Communication, Culture, Information and 
Technology, Interactive Digital Media, Digital Enterprise Management and 
Professional Writing and Communication. ICCIT is building a research 
complement in social networking and communication, interactive and 
immersive digital media and culture, and the theory and practice of 
design. The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual 
community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. For 
information, please visit:www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit 
<http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit>.

To be considered for this position, all application materials must be 
submitted online by *October 3, 2016*. To apply, visit: 
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600957.

Applications must include the documents listed below, formatted as 3 
attachments with naming convention LastnameFirstname_CV_Statement.pdf, 
LastnameFirstname_Writing.pdf, etc.:

_Attachment 1_: Cover Letter, CV and Research Statement
_Attachment 2_: Writing Sample (ONE peer-reviewed, first- or sole-author 
scholarly work demonstrating significant contribution to field of 
Critical Computation and New Media; do not submit entire doctoral theses)
_Attachment 3_: Teaching Dossier (Max. 20 pages, may include list of 
courses taught, sample syllabi, course evaluation data summary, 
statement of teaching philosophy, etc.)

Applicants must have three referees send letters of recommendation 
directly to Professor Anthony Wensley, ICCIT Director, University of 
Toronto Mississauga via email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to 
(iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca) 
<mailto:(iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca)?subject=Assistant%20Professor%20–%20Critical%20Computation%20and%20New%20Media%20(1600957)> 
by*October 3, 2016*. See submission guidelines at: 
http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

The University of Toronto 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, and others who may 
contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief 
Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly 
related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search 
committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for 
institutional planning purposes. For more information, please 
seehttp://uoft.me/UP.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority.

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I would like to bring your attention to a new Assistant Professor of 
Media and Environment position in the Institute of Communication, 
Culture, Information & Technology at the University of Toronto Mississauga.


Our Institute has been very busy over the last few years and we've built 
up a really vibrant community of scholars.   Our current faculty can be 
found here. <http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/faculty-staff/faculty> We 
are looking to add up to three more this year.

You will find the posting below and online at: 
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600958.

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*Assistant Professor – Media and Environment
Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology*

The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology 
(ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications 
for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in 
the area of Media and Environment. This appointment will begin July 1, 2017.

We seek candidates with research expertise in Media and Environment, who 
approach media from the angle of their political dimension and/or 
materiality, covering: anthropogenic climate change or urban 
environmental degradation; the role of media in colonial extractive 
economies; the environmental impact of digital technologies; or the 
re-appropriation of media for environmental justice. Applicants must 
have a Ph.D. with a focus on media and environment in media studies, 
environmental studies, science and technology studies, geography, or 
communication, or a related field, by date of appointment or shortly 
thereafter, and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. 
Excellence in research will be demonstrated through publications in 
leading journals, presentations at competitive conferences, awards, and 
strong endorsements by referees of top international stature. Excellence 
in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, 
strong letters of reference, and the teaching dossier submitted as part 
of the application.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research at the 
highest international level and to establish an outstanding, 
externally-funded research program, and have a strong commitment to 
teaching. The candidate will have a graduate appointment in one of the 
University of Toronto’s tri-campus graduate departments. Salary will be 
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ICCIT focuses on teaching and research excellence in its four 
undergraduate programs: Communication, Culture, Information and 
Technology, Interactive Digital Media, Digital Enterprise Management and 
Professional Writing and Communication. ICCIT is building a research 
complement in social networking and communication, interactive and 
immersive digital media and culture, and the theory and practice of 
design. The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual 
community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. For 
information, please visit:www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit 
<http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit>.

To be considered for this position, all application materials must be 
submitted online by *October 3, 2016*.  To apply, visit: 
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600958.

Applications must include the documents listed below, formatted as 3 
attachments with naming convention LastnameFirstname_CV_Statement.pdf, 
LastnameFirstname_Writing.pdf, etc.:


_Attachment 1_: Cover Letter, CV and Research Statement
_Attachment 2_: Writing Sample (ONE peer-reviewed, first- or sole-author 
scholarly work demonstrating significant contribution to field of Media 
and Environment; do not submit entire doctoral theses)
_Attachment 3_: Teaching Dossier (Max. 20 pages, may include list of 
courses taught, sample syllabi, course evaluation data summary, 
statement of teaching philosophy, etc.)

Applicants must have three referees send letters of recommendation 
directly to Professor Anthony Wensley, ICCIT Director, University of 
Toronto Mississauga via email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to 
(iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca) 
<mailto:(iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca)?subject=Assistant%20Professor%20–%20Media%20and%20Environment%20(1600958)>by 
*October 3, 2016*. See submission guidelines at: 
http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

The University of Toronto 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, and others who may 
contribute to the further diversification of ideas.


As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief 
Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly 
related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search 
committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for 
institutional planning purposes. For more information, please 
seehttp://uoft.me/UP.


All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority.

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I would like to bring your attention to a new Assistant Professor, 
Teaching Stream of Digital Technologies position in the Institute of 
Communication, Culture, Information & Technology at the University of 
Toronto Mississauga.

Our Institute has been very busy over the last few years and we've built 
up a really vibrant community of scholars.   Our current faculty can be 
found here. <http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/faculty-staff/faculty> We 
are looking to add up to three more this year.
You will find the posting below and online at: 
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600974. 
<https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600974.%20> 


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*Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Digital Technologies**
Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology*

The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology 
(ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications 
for a teaching-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, 
Teaching Stream in the area of Digital Technologies. This appointment 
will begin July 1, 2017.

We seek candidates with expertise in Digital Technologies who integrate 
media theory and digital production with pedagogical research. 
Candidates must either have: a Ph.D. in computer science, digital 
humanities, or a specialization in digital technologies, by the time of 
appointment or soon thereafter; or any combination of an advanced degree 
and creative professional work in the area of Digital Technologies. 
Candidates must also have a record of excellence in teaching, and a 
demonstrated commitment to pedagogical enquiry, curriculum development, 
and teaching innovation. Evidence of excellence and commitment will be 
demonstrated by strong letters of reference, teaching evaluations, and 
the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application.

The successful candidate will be expected have a strong commitment to 
undergraduate teaching. Duties include, but are not limited to: 
developing and delivering courses in coding for new media, media 
production, programming and databases; running workshops in a variety of 
web technologies; participating in the development and management of 
technical labs; demonstrating understanding and application of 
discipline-related teaching methodologies; and engaging in curriculum 
development and implementation.  Salary will be commensurate with 
qualifications and experience.

ICCIT focuses on teaching and research excellence in its four 
undergraduate programs: Communication, Culture, Information and 
Technology, Interactive Digital Media, Digital Enterprise Management and 
Professional Writing and Communication. ICCIT is building a research 
complement in social networking and communication, interactive and 
immersive digital media and culture, and the theory and practice of 
design. The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual 
community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. For 
information, please visit:www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit 
<http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit>.

To be considered for this position, all application materials must be 
submitted online by *October 3, 2016*.  To apply, visit: 
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600974.

Applications must include the documents listed below, formatted as 2 
attachments with naming convention LastnameFirstname_CV_Statement.pdf, 
LastnameFirstname_Dossier.pdf, etc.:

_Attachment 1_: Cover Letter and CV
_Attachment 2_: Teaching Dossier (Max. 20 pages, may include list of 
courses taught, sample syllabi, course evaluation data summary, 
statement of teaching philosophy, etc.)

Applicants must have three referees send letters of recommendation 
directly to Professor Anthony Wensley, ICCIT Director, University of 
Toronto Mississauga via email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to 
(iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca) 
<mailto:(iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca)%20?subject=Assistant%20Professor,%20Teaching%20Stream%20–%20Digital%20Technologies>by*October 
3, 2016*. See submission guidelines at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

The University of Toronto 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, and others who may 
contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief 
Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly 
related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search 
committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for 
institutional planning purposes. For more information, please 
seehttp://uoft.me/UP.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority.

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