[Commlist] Assistant Professor Design and Production

The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology 
(ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications 
for a full-time teaching stream appointment in the area of Design and 
Interactive Media Production at the rank of Assistant Professor, 
Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

Applicants must have a PhD degree in digital media, communication, 
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) or a user-centered design field by the 
appointment start date, or shortly thereafter. We are looking for 
candidates whose academic work and practice focuses on design pedagogy 
and digital media production. We are seeking candidates who have 
hands-on experience in teaching and development of design and production 
of interactive digital media as well as designing curricula around these 
skillsets to complement our existing strengths.

The applicant must have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching 
and lab development, pedagogical research on experiential pedagogy that 
may include innovative teaching and assessment methods emphasizing the 
connections between design thinking, production, UI design & analysis, 
and broader curriculum development. Candidates must have teaching 
experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation 
and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online 
material/lectures. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment 
excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in 
teaching-related scholarly activities.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and pedagogical inquiry is required 
and can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and 
accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching 
dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials 
outlined below) 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).

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.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the 
link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum 
vitae; up to two writing samples as outlined below; and a complete 
teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample syllabi, 
course materials, teaching evaluations; and an equity and diversity 
statement.

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 referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated 
and signed) by the closing date. At least one reference letter must 
primarily address the candidate’s teaching. More details on the 
automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are 
available in the candidate FAQ.

  Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. 
All application materials must be formatted with the naming convention 
LastnameFirstname_CV.pdf, 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: Statement of Pedagogy

Attachment 2: Writing Sample demonstrating experience with design and 
production

Attachment 3: Writing sample demonstrating experience with the 
scholarship of teaching (optional)

Attachment 4: Teaching Dossier (May include list of courses taught, 
sample syllabi, course evaluation data summary)

Attachment 5: Equity and Diversity Statement


If you have any questions about this position, please contact 
(iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca).

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be 
received by January 27, 2025.

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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