[Commlist] TT Assistant Professor Position in Indigenous Digital Arts, Culture and Media - University of Toronto

The Department of Arts, Culture and Media (ACM) at the University of 
Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time tenure 
stream appointment in Indigenous Digital Arts, Culture, and Media. The 
appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected 
start date of July 1, 2023, or shortly thereafter.

Candidates must have a terminal degree: either an MFA or a PhD in 
Communications; Humanities; Indigenous Studies; Information Studies; 
Journalism Studies; Media Studies; Social Sciences; Visual and/or 
Performing Arts or a related field, with a demonstrated record of 
excellence in research and teaching. Candidates with an MFA should have 
the degree in hand by the time of application.  Candidates with a PhD 
must have the degree in hand by the time of appointment, or shortly 
thereafter.

Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous. 
Recognizing that there are a variety of terms that potential candidates 
may use to self-identify, the University uses the term “Indigenous” in 
this search, which forms part of the University of Toronto's response to 
Canada's Truth and Reconcilliation Commission, to encompass the people 
of Turtle Island, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis, 
Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native, Native American, and Native Hawaiian people.

For this important hire, the University is partnering with BIPOC 
Executive Search. Individuals seeking more information and guidance 
during the application process can email Candice Frederick or Jason 
Murray at (cfrederick /at/ bipocsearch.com) <mailto:(cfrederick /at/ bipocsearch.com)>.

We are seeking candidates who have a strong record of engagement in 
Indigenous Digital Arts, Cultures and/or Media. This research and work 
might take the form of one or more of the following areas: Indigenous 
storyworks; Indigenous ways of knowing and making in the visual, oral, 
narrative, media or sound-based arts; new media; curation; arts 
management; performance; music; journalism; network, data and spectrum 
sovereignties.

We welcome applications from candidates who demonstrate a wide range of 
methods such as: relational, reciprocal, socially-engaged, or 
collaborative research praxis, and/or creative practices of 
refusal which may include land- and place-based, site-specific, 
interactive, and participatory research and storytelling, which may 
engage in intersectional forms of activism. We especially encourage 
candidates working in one specific community and/or translocally across 
Indigenous communities and nations in Turtle Island, or more broadly 
in the Americas, the Pacific Rim, Borderlands or Circumpolar Indigenous 
Nations.

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.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be 
demonstrated by a significant professional and/or artistic record of 
creative impact within communities on and/or beyond Turtle Island; 
artistic mentorship or leadership; recognition as a knowledge-keeper; 
established practice in storyworks; published works; major awards or 
accolades; invited presentations/performances/tours/workshops; artistic 
residencies; or similar experiences. Candidates must be able to show 
experience and engagement with at least one Indigenous community on 
Turtle Island, including relationship building, long-standing 
relationships, and/or work with community leaders and Elders, as 
demonstrated in strong endorsements by referees of high standing.  
(Please note that Canada’s TRC response focuses on the part of Turtle 
Island currently known as Canada.)

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.

The successful candidate will have a graduate appointment in a 
disciplinary unit that reflects their training and background; they will 
also be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their 
area of expertise.

Noted for its excellence in research and teaching, U of T Scarborough 
has an interdisciplinary commitment and a multicultural student body 
speaking a wide range of languages. It is one of the three campuses 
comprising the University of Toronto, which offers the opportunity to 
teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse cities in 
the world. The campus is strongly committed to equity and social 
justice, including the building of Indigenous House, as just one of many 
TRC-related initiatives.

The Department of Arts, Culture and Media at U of T Scarborough 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 Art; and Theatre and 
Performance: see http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/ 
<http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/>. ACM is also the lively hub for the 
Critical Digital Methods Institute <https://criticaldigitalmethods.ca/>, 
and a pivotal node in campus-wide research networks through initiatives 
such as FLOURISH <https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/healthsociety/flourish>. 
The Department is deeply committed to advancing community-engaged and 
community-centred research and teaching partnerships, which it promotes 
through resources such the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessib ility 
and Sustainability Grant (I.D.E.A.S.) and through the advancement of 
innovative programming <https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/upcoming-events>.

Applicants must also provide evidence of a commitment to equity, 
diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial 
learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the 
application materials.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking the link 
below. A complete application must include:

 1. a cover letter;
 2. curriculum vitae;
 3. a research statement outlining current and future research interests
    (1- to 2-page maximum);
 4. an online or PDF dossier of artistic and/or professional work OR a
    copy of a writing sample (35-page maximum);
 5. A teaching dossier that shows evidence of teaching excellence. This
    dossier must include a statement of teaching philosophy (1 to 2-page
    maximum), sample teaching materials that reflect Indigenous ways of
    knowing, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior
    performance in other teaching-related activities such as publication
    of pedagogical scholarship, performance as a teaching assistant,
    experience leading successful workshops, seminars or community
    events, student and community mentorship, and/or other examples of
    pedagogical leadership.
 6. The name and contact information of three references. At least one
    of these letters should comment on the candidate’s Indigenous
    community engagement. 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 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 
<http://uoft.me/how-to-apply>. Your CV and cover letter should be 
uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional 
application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If 
you have any questions about this position, please contact 
(acm-ca /at/ utsc.utoronto.ca) <mailto:(acm-ca /at/ utsc.utoronto.ca)>.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received 
by February 23, 2023.

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)>.

Link: 
https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Indigenous-Digital-Arts%2C-Culture-and-Media-ON/565656617/ 
<https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Indigenous-Digital-Arts%2C-Culture-and-Media-ON/565656617/>

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