[Commlist] UTSC tenure-track job posting

The Department of Arts, Culture and Media at the University of Toronto 
Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream 
position as Assistant Professor in Media Studies: Critical Platform 
and/or Critical Data Studies. The appointment will have an expected 
start date of July 1, 2022 or shortly thereafter.

Applicants will make contributions to the Media, Journalism, and Digital 
Cultures (MJDC) Major Program at the Arts, Culture and Media Department 
at UTSC. A popular and growing program with more than 700 undergraduate 
majors and minors, MJDC is based in an interdisciplinary department that 
supports exciting research initiatives and collaborations, including the 
Critical Digital Methods Institute, the Digital Scholarship Unit, the 
Critical Digital Humanities Initiative and more.

Research and teaching must focus on humanities and/or interdisciplinary 
approaches to one or more of the following areas: platform governance, 
platform economics, digital infrastructures, algorithmic bias and 
algorithmic fairness, and decolonizing digital methods and practices. We 
especially welcome scholars whose areas of expertise may include 
critical race theory, Black Studies, Indigenous studies, trans studies, 
critical disability studies, critical data studies, intersectional 
approaches to feminist media studies, and media studies in the Global South.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Media Studies, 
Communication, Science and Technology Studies, Journalism, or a related 
discipline by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. The 
successful candidate must have a demonstrated record of excellence in 
research and teaching, and must demonstrate the ability to publish, to 
attract research funding, and to work with students from diverse 
backgrounds at undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to being a 
full member of the UTSC Department of Arts, Culture and Media, the 
successful candidate will hold a graduate appointment at the Faculty of 
Information (iSchool) at the University of Toronto St. George Campus.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence as demonstrated 
by a record of publications (or forthcoming publications) in 
field-relevant, top-ranked journals meeting high international 
standards; the submitted research statements; conference presentations; 
awards and honours; and strong endorsements from referees of high 
standing. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake 
innovative and independent research and/or creative professional 
activity at the highest international level and to establish an 
outstanding, competitive, and externally funded program of research.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching 
accomplishment, and the teaching dossier (with required materials 
outlined below) including a teaching statement, sample course materials, 
and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in 
teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as 
well as strong endorsements by referees. Other teaching-related 
activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course 
instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student 
mentorship, or excellent conference presentations. Candidates must also 
show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the 
promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment 
as demonstrated through the application materials.

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to conduct research, 
teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities of the world. The 
appointment is at the University of Toronto Scarborough, which is a 
research-intensive institution with an interdisciplinary commitment and 
a diverse study body. The Department of Arts, Culture and Media at UTSC 
is a unique multi-disciplinary research and teaching environment, with 
programs in Art History and Visual Culture; Arts Management; Journalism 
(Joint Program); Media, Journalism and Digital Cultures; New Media 
Studies (Joint Program); Music and Culture; Studio; and Theatre and 
Performance: see http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/. Candidates must also 
demonstrate the ability to work within our interdisciplinary arts 
department where horizontal connections among faculty of different 
fields are encouraged: see 
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/acm-research-themes. We seek candidates 
whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our 
existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will be 
expected to articulate and implement a vision for developing new 
research initiatives and relationships within this diverse context.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link 
below. Applicants must submit:

1) a cover letter (2-3 pages)

2) curriculum vita

3) a research statement outlining current and future research interests 
(1 page maximum)

4) 1 writing sample

5) a teaching dossier that includes:

•    a teaching statement (1 page)

•    1 course syllabus

•    student evaluations

•    evidence of innovation in other teaching activities

6)  a statement that explains ongoing contributions to Equity, Diversity 
and Inclusion, whether through research, teaching, professional 
practice, and community engagement (1 page). For more context about the 
University of Toronto’s commitment to diversity, see 
http://www.president.utoronto.ca/presidents-statement-on-diversity-and-inclusion. 
Note as well the Department of Arts, Culture and Media’s own Equity and 
Diversity in the Arts Initiative: 
https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/equity-and-diversity-arts.

7) name and contact information of three references. The University of 
Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters 
of reference from each once an application is submitted (this happens 
overnight). Applicants, however, remain responsible for ensuring that 
references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the 
closing date.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. 
Please combine attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word 
format. All applications must be submitted online. If you have questions 
about this position, please email (acm-ca /at/ utsc.utoronto.ca).

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received 
by December 1, 2021.

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

Diversity Statement

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, LGBTQ2S+ 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 see 
http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and 
proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our 
values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering 
commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for 
Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our 
recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as 
possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with 
disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application 
and hiring process, please contact (uoft.careers /at/ utoronto.ca).

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