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[Commlist] Tenure Track Position in Television-Production at Ryerson University, Toronto
Fri Mar 12 20:11:53 GMT 2021
Please see**
https://hr.cf.ryerson.ca/ams/faculty/preview.cfm?posting_id=539655
<https://hr.cf.ryerson.ca/ams/faculty/preview.cfm?posting_id=539655> for
more info and to apply.
*Tenure Track Position in Television-Production*
Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse
city in Canada and on the territory of the /Anishinaabeg,
Haudenosaunee////and the Wendat Peoples, /the RTA School of Media
<https://www.ryerson.ca/rta/> in the Faculty of Communication and Design
[FCAD] <https://www.ryerson.ca/fcad/> at Ryerson University
<http://www.ryerson.ca/> invites applications for a tenure track
position at the rank of *Assistant Professor in
Television-Production* effective *July 1, 2021*, subject to final
budgetary approval.
The RTA School of Media is seeking a candidate who demonstrates
experience in making scripted television content for both broadcast and
streaming distribution. The successful candidate will be able to
articulate a vision for the potential futures of scripted entertainment
and live-event television production that stems from their distinct
analysis of the field. The individual will possess a track record of
high-quality practice and output of scholarly, research and/or creative
activities (SRC) focused on television production and/or distribution.
The School is seeking someone who has potential to provide leadership in
developing curriculum designed to prepare graduates for the rapidly
evolving field of media production.
The successful candidate will: engage in a combination of teaching,
scholarly research or creative activity and service duties; contribute
to our undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA and PhD) programs through
teaching, mentoring and supervision of students; facilitate the growth
of junior scholars and promote equity and diversity within the
professional field; contribute to the curriculum and culture of the RTA
School of Media and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to student
wellbeing; engage in advancing an inclusive, equitable, and collegial
work environment across all undertakings; contribute to various
Committees and undertake the development of curriculum that reflects
developing television practices that will shape the future of the
television industry; pursue a strong, innovative research program and/or
creative activity that is externally funded and that produces
cutting-edge, high quality results.
Candidates must have a Master’s in Media Production, Communications,
Business or a related field. A PhD is not required, but would be
considered an asset. The ideal candidate will have SRC related to
television that is innovative, impactful and widely disseminated. In
addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:
* a legacy of professional practice in live-event or scripted media
production. We will consider candidates who are industry
professionals, who have worked in development, production
(single-camera or studio) or directing, or showrunning; content
creators who have amassed significant followings for their work; or,
emerging scholars with an active, industry-oriented creative practice;
* experience in forging new directions and new modes of television
production, an understanding of both making television and how
people consume “TV” in all of its forms. The candidate will have the
ability to connect traditional and emerging practices and work
across media platforms; they will understand what makes a show
“binge-able” and how to develop engaging new offerings for viewers;
* experience in making creative content for live-event or scripted
television through a track record of creative innovation and a
significant number of television credits on productions recognized
by peers with awards or accolades, and/or, as a scholar,
peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, working papers, public
policy contributions, presentations at conferences, or other
noteworthy activities;
* experience in teaching at the College or University level and/or
delivery of professional training and development. The candidate
should understand how to make learning accessible and inclusive for
a diverse student population and have the potential to supervise
undergraduate and graduate students;
* teaching potential as demonstrated through a teaching dossier that
outlines the teaching philosophy, teaching accomplishments, and,
where available, evidence of experience with course/curriculum
review/development, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations;
* a capacity for leadership and teamwork and a willingness to
contribute to the life of the School and the University through
collegial service and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion;
and
* a track record of success and potential for SRC contribution in at
least two of the following areas.
* Media Innovation/The Future of Television. How creative, business,
production, and distribution practices are evolving and changing
television production. This includes knowledge of new platforms and
digital applications, audience analytics, the importance of diverse
voices, and new entrepreneurial models;
* Media Industry. Current and developing television industry models,
audience trends and production financing structures including newer
models such as Netflix, Amazon or other streamers. Television
production industry challenges and trends in the Canadian landscape,
the Hollywood studio system and internationally;
* Television Production. An understanding of live-event or scripted
television production and post-production processes and/or
cross-platform production processes. Hands-on experience and
professional currency are advantages.
* Content Creation/ Media Storytelling. Traditional, streaming and
innovative storytelling strategies and distribution/dissemination
across various media platforms, impact on societal values and
audiences.
This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty
Association (RFA) (www.rfanet.ca <http://www.rfanet.ca/>). The RFA
collective agreement can be viewed here
<https://www.ryerson.ca/hr/employee-resources/rfa/full-time-LTF/collective-agreement/> and
a summary of RFA benefits can be found here
<https://www.ryerson.ca/hr/employee-resources/rfa/full-time-LTF/benefits/>.
*Ryerson University*
Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, with 100+
undergraduate <https://www.ryerson.ca/programs/undergraduate/> and
graduate <https://www.ryerson.ca/graduate/programs/> programs built on
the integration of theoretical and practical learning and distinguished
by a professionally focussed curriculum with a strong emphasis on
excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, Ryerson
<https://www.ryerson.ca/about/> is a vibrant, urban university known for
its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and
city-building through its award-winning architecture.
*RTA School of Media*
RTA defines television production broadly to include the extensive range
of, screen-based entertainment content with which contemporary viewers
engage—via broadcast, streaming services, transmedia distribution, or on
social media platforms. Our program focuses on scripted content in the
areas of drama, comedy, and children’s media and live-event television
and is keenly interested in ways and means of visual storytelling yet to
be developed and discovered.
Established in 1953 as the School of Radio & Television Arts, the RTA
School of Media is a creative innovation hub of broadcasting, media,
transmedia, gaming, interactive design, and hybrid mobile production.
For the past two years, RTA has been recognized by Hollywood Reporter
magazine as one of the world’s top 15 media production schools. It
offers three academically rigorous undergraduate programs in media
production, new media, and sports media, as well as a graduate program
in media production. RTA attracts and nurtures innovative, creative, and
entrepreneurial students. Its faculty is a diverse mix of highly
regarded creative practitioners, innovators, and researchers, all
committed to the education of tomorrow’s industry leaders, thinkers,
artists, storytellers and scholars. The faculty prides itself on the
excellence of its production practice and research, and on the quality
of its teaching.
Research and creative areas of practice range from critical media theory
and media production to experiential media, transmedia, interaction
design and media entrepreneurship. We are interested in candidates who
will contribute to our existing research and teaching strengths by
bringing innovative and diverse perspectives and experiences to the school.
*Working at Ryerson*
At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative
path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. At
Ryerson and within our school, we firmly believe that equity, diversity
and inclusion are integral to this path; our current academic plan
<https://www.ryerson.ca/provost/strategic-plans/academic-plan/> outlines
each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.
Dedicated to a people first culture, Ryerson is proud to have been
selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater
Toronto’s Top Employer. We invite you to explore the range of benefits
<https://www.ryerson.ca/faculty-affairs/faculty-recruitment/information-for-candidates/> and
supports
<https://www.ryerson.ca/faculty-affairs/resources-for-new-faculty/> available
to faculty and their family, including access to our diverse faculty and
staff networks
<https://www.ryerson.ca/equity/community-networks-committees/>.
Visit us on Twitter: @RyersonU
<https://twitter.com/RyersonU?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor>, @RyersonHR
<https://twitter.com/ryersonhr?lang=en>, @RyersonVPFA
<https://twitter.com/RyersonVPFA> and @RyersonECI
<https://twitter.com/ryersoneci?lang=en> and our LinkedIn company page
<https://ca.linkedin.com/school/ryerson-university/>.
Ryerson is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. To
find out more about legal and policy obligations please visit the
accessibility <https://www.ryerson.ca/accessibility/> and Human Rights
<https://www.ryerson.ca/humanrights/> websites.
Ryerson University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to
upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist
us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In
addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in
Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been
historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations,
Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America,
Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with
disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
*How to Apply*
Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty
Recruitment Portal <https://hr.cf.ryerson.ca/ams/faculty/> (click on
“Start Application Process” to begin) by *April 15, 2021. *The
application must contain the following:
* a letter of application;
* a curriculum vitae;
* a statement of research interests;
* a teaching dossier and results of teaching evaluations; and
* names of three individuals who may be contacted for references.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be
given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.
*Candidates must therefore indicate in their application if they are a
permanent resident or citizen of Canada. *
*Contacts*
Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the
DHC Chair DHC Chair Alexandra Bal at (abal /at/ ryerson.ca)
<mailto:(abal /at/ ryerson.ca)>.
Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about working at
Ryerson University are welcome to contact Tracey King, Indigenous Human
Resources Lead at (t26king /at/ ryerson.ca) <mailto:(t26king /at/ ryerson.ca)>.
Black identified candidates who wish to learn more about working at
Ryerson University are welcome to contact Shurla Charles-Forbes, Black
Faculty & Staff Community Network
<https://www.ryerson.ca/equity/community-networks-committees/black-faculty-staff-community-network/> at
(bfscn /at/ ryerson.ca) <mailto:(bfscn /at/ ryerson.ca)>.
For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the
recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing
the Faculty Recruitment Portal, please contact Alanna Neshevich, HR
Advisor at (alanna.neshevich /at/ ryerson.ca) <mailto:(alanna.neshevich /at/ ryerson.ca)>.
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