[Commlist] full-time teaching stream position in the area of Critical Digital Methods and Practices

The Department of Arts, Culture and Media at the University of Toronto 
Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time teaching stream 
position in the area of Critical Digital Methods and Practices. The 
appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream 
with an expected start date of July 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Media Studies or a related 
area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter with a 
demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. The successful candidate 
must have a breadth of experience teaching digital design, digital 
methods, and/or emergent techno-cultural practice. Candidates’ practice 
may be interdisciplinary, and must demonstrate expertise in one or more 
of the following areas: critical software studies, critical code 
studies, critical data studies; platform studies; and/or digital media 
practices among minoritized communities. Priority will be given to 
candidates who are proficient in and have demonstrated teaching 
experience in both applied and critical engagements with digital 
methods, preferably with expertise in data visualization, data 
retrieval, and other digital tools.

Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree granting program, 
including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and 
development of online material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must 
possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical practices and 
demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities. 
Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to work within an 
interdisciplinary arts department where horizontal connections among 
faculty of different fields are encouraged: see 
https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/acm-research-themes 
<https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/acm-research-themes>.

Candidates must demonstrate excellent teaching ability and the capacity 
to teach a wide range of courses in media studies by providing a 
teaching portfolio, which includes: a coherent statement of teaching 
philosophy linked to excellent pedagogical practice; sample course 
syllabi;  course materials; teaching evaluations; and documentation 
indicating innovation in any other teaching related activities, such as 
leading workshops or seminars, as well as strong letters of reference 
from referees of high standing. The successful candidate will be 
responsible for teaching and supervising students in the undergraduate 
degree program, fulfilling other professional and administrative 
activities related to teaching, and participating in curriculum 
development and departmental and university committee work in order to 
contribute to program and departmental initiatives. We especially 
welcome candidates with experience in these areas as well as in working 
with, teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students, and who have 
demonstrated the ability to foster diversity on campus and within the 
curriculum or discipline. Candidates must show evidence of a commitment 
to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and 
collegial learning and working environment demonstrated through the 
application materials.

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to conduct research and 
creative practice, 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 campus with an interdisciplinary 
commitment, a multicultural student body, and a modern campus. 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; Curatorial Studies; 
Journalism (Joint Program); Media, Journalism and Digital Cultures; New 
Media Studies (Joint Program); Music and Culture; Studio Art; and 
Theatre and Performance: see https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/ 
<https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/>.

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) a complete and 
current curriculum vita; 3) a complete teaching portfolio that includes 
a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, course materials, 
teaching evaluations, and/or descriptions of teaching strategies; 
Additionally, candidates are asked to append a 1-2 page statement 
identifying how their research, teaching, service or professional 
practice demonstrates a commitment to equity and diversity. The 
statement might cover topics such as (but not limited to): creative 
practice, scholarship or teaching that incorporates a focus on 
underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, 
or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. For more 
context about the University of Toronto’s commitment to diversity, see 
http://www.president.utoronto.ca/presidents-statement-on-diversity-and-inclusion 
<http://www.president.utoronto.ca/presidents-statement-on-diversity-and-inclusion>. 
Note as well the Department of Arts, Culture & Media’s own Equity and 
Diversity in the Arts Initiative: 
https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/equity-and-diversity-arts 
<https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/equity-and-diversity-arts>.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three 
references. At least one reference must primarily address the 
candidate's teaching. The University of Toronto's recruiting tool will 
automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each once an 
application is submitted. Applicants, however, remain responsible for 
ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and 
signed) by the closing date.

Applications must be submitted online. Please combine attached documents 
into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can 
be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply <http://uoft.me/how-to-apply>.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received 
by November 30, 2020. If you have any questions about this position, 
please contact (acm-ca /at/ utsc.utoronto.ca) <mailto:(acm-ca /at/ utsc.utoronto.ca)>.

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, 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 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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