[Commlist] Assistant Professor - Game Studies

Assistant Professor - Game Studies
Date Posted: 09/05/2024
Closing Date: 11/06/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 39048
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: Institute of Communication, Culture, Information, and Technology
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Description:
The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information, and Technology 
(ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites 
applicants for a full-time tenure stream position in Game Studies to 
further our interdisciplinary commitment to critically examining the 
cultural implications of technology including their development and 
their broader use. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant 
Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. 

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in media studies, 
communication, science and technology studies (STS), cultural studies, 
sociology, or a related area by the time of appointment, with a 
demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek 
candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance 
our existing departmental strengths 
<https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/>. The successful candidate will be 
expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest 
international level, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and 
externally funded research program.

Applicants must have a program of research and experience in Game 
Studies which may include the dynamics of game communities, locative 
media, analog games, game histories, streaming and live play practices, 
experimental and avant-garde games, augmented reality and the cultural 
politics of play. We encourage applications from a wide range of 
critical perspectives and methodologies including Indigenous ontologies, 
queer, feminist and Black technoscience. Having a research practice that 
aligns with a curriculum focused on practice and design would be important.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be 
demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field 
relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international 
standards, the submitted research statement outlining current and future 
research interests, presentations at significant conferences, awards and 
accolades, demonstrated ability to attract external research funding, 
and strong endorsements from referees of international standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching 
accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined 
below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters 
of reference.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and 
inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome 
applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or 
racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working 
with teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must 
demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster 
diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must 
show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the 
promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must 
submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, 
and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): 
teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; 
efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and 
engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students 
from underrepresented groups. If you have questions about this 
statement, please contact Professor Sarah Sharma, ICCIT Director at 
(iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca) <mailto:(iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca)>.

ICCIT focuses on teaching and research excellence in its four 
undergraduate programs: Communication, Culture, Information and 
Technology, Digital Enterprise Management, Technology, Coding and 
Society and Professional Writing and Communication. 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>.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the 
link below. All application materials must be formatted with the naming 
convention LastnameFirstname_CV.pdf, LastnameFirstname_Writing.pdf, etc. 
Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. 
Applications must include the following additional application materials 
in PDF/MS Word format listed below:
Attachment 1: Research statement and statement of contributions to 
equity and diversity (see details above)
Attachment 2: Writing Sample (ONE peer-reviewed, first- or sole-author 
scholarly work demonstrating significant contribution to the field of 
Game Studies; do not submit entire doctoral theses)
Attachment 3: Teaching Dossier (Max. 20 pages, to include a list of 
courses taught, sample syllabi, course evaluation data summary, and 
statement of teaching philosophy)

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three 
references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will 
automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee 
the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible 
for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated 
and signed) by the closing date, November 6, 2024. More details on the 
automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are 
available in the candidate FAQ 
<https://jobs.utoronto.ca/content/Frequently-Asked-Questions/?locale=en_US>. 
Letters of recommendation should be addressed to Professor Sarah Sharma, 
ICCIT Director.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply 
<http://uoft.me/how-to-apply>. If you have any questions about this 
position, please contact (iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca) 
<mailto:(iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca)>.

To be considered for this position, all application materials, including 
reference letters, must be submitted online by November 6, 2024.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture 
of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and 
serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage 
applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, 
women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and 
gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a 
commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that 
diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential 
to strengthening our academic mission.
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 <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) 
<mailto:(uoft.careers /at/ utoronto.ca)>.


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