Requisition Title: Assistant Professor - Cinema and Digital Media - 1501054 
Job Field: Tenure Stream 
Faculty / Division: Faculty of Arts and Science 
Department: Cinema Studies Institute 
Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto) 
Job Posting: Aug 20, 2015 
Job Closing: Nov 9, 2015 
Description
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The Cinema Studies Institute at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream position in the field of Cinema and Digital Media. The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will start on July 1, 2016. 

We are seeking applicants with extensive knowledge of the history, theory, and criticism of new cinematic media. The successful applicant’s area of research specialization may include digital cinema, social media, online culture, gaming, and/or another area related to new media. The applicant’s teaching and/or research record should also demonstrate experience examining the relationship between cinema and digital media. Demonstrated expertise in global or non-Western practices and industries is welcome.

Duties associated with this position include teaching courses in cinema and digital media at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, supervising and mentoring students, participating in the affairs of the Institute, and conducting innovative research at the highest international level. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Film Studies, Film and Media Studies, or a related discipline by the date of appointment or shortly thereafter and must present evidence of excellence in both teaching and research. Evidence of excellence in teaching should be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, letters of reference, and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application. A record of excellence in research should be demonstrated by publications in top ranked and field relevant academic journals, presentations at significant conferences, and strong endorsements by referees.
 
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply through the following link https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1501054 . Applications should include a letter of application, a CV, a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), a statement outlining current and future research interests, and two recent publications (either published or submitted). All application materials should be submitted online, and we recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Additionally, applicants should ask at least three referees to send letters of recommendation directly to [log in to unmask] by the closing date of November 9, 2015. 

For further information about the application process, please see the submission guidelines at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. If you have questions about the position, please contact [log in to unmask] 

The deadline for applications is November 9, 2015. 

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.



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