[Commlist] Assistant Professor Position Media Studies, Race and Social Justice (Temporary) - University of Toronto

The Department of Arts, Culture and Media at the University of Toronto 
Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a two-year Contractually 
Limited Term Appointment (CLTA) in the area of Media Studies with a 
focus on Race and Social Justice. The appointment will be at the rank of 
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream and is expected to begin on July 1, 
2023 and end on June 30, 2025. An additional one-year renewal may be 
possible.

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, with a 
demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. The successful candidate 
will be expected to teach in the Media Studies, Journalism and Digital 
Cultures program, with the opportunity to collaborate in curricular 
development and implementation across the Department’s eight programs 
(https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/content/welcome). Applicants must have 
a breadth of experience teaching in one or more of the following areas: 
intersectional approaches to Black digital media; decolonizing digital 
methods and practices; data and spe ctrum sovereignties; algorithmic 
bias and algorithmic fairness; feminist media studies; media activism; 
media studies in the Global South; critical race theory; and equity, 
diversity and inclusion in arts, culture, and media. We especially 
welcome scholars whose areas of expertise may include: Black Studies, 
Indigenous studies, transfeminist studies, digital capitalism, critical 
disability studies, and critical data studies.

Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-g ranting program, 
including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and 
development of online material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must 
possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a 
demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities. 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, especially in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in 
teaching and learning.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent 
pedagogical inquiry 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 from referees of high standing. Candidates must also 
demonstrate skill in both their teaching abilities and in their capacity 
to instruct a wide range of courses in media studies, race, and social 
justice.

Candidates must show evidence of a commitment to equit y, diversity, 
inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and 
working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials.

For more context about the University of Toronto&rsquo ;s commitment to 
diversity, see 
https://people.utoronto.ca/news/2015-presidents-statement-diversity-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.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to co nduct 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. Please refer to our program website for more 
information: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online b y clicking on the 
link below. Applicants must submit: 1) a cover letter; 2) a complete and 
current curriculum vitae; 3) a complete teaching portfolio that includes 
a strong statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, course 
materials, teaching evaluations, and/or descriptions of teaching strategies.

Applicants must provide the names and contact informat ion 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 remain 
responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, 
dated and signed) by the closing date. At least one reference must be 
able to primarily address the candidate's teaching.

Submission guidelines can be found at 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@utsc.utoronto.ca_._


All application materials, including reference letters, must be received 
by *February 3, 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, p lease 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.< /span>

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

Link: 
https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor%2C-Teaching-Stream-CLTA-Media-Studies%2C-Race%2C-and-Social-Justice-ON/566092517/ 

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