Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Media Studies

Date Posted: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 10/01/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 49391
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: University of Toronto Scarborough: Department of Arts, Culture & Media
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Arts, Culture and Media (ACM) at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in Media Studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Media Studies, Communication Studies, or a related field by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching in media and communication studies. We seek candidates whose teaching interests address areas of growth within the Media and Communication Studies (MCS) program and complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.

The successful candidate will be able to teach in at least two of the program's thematic areas – i) Media and the Arts; ii) Media and Society; iii) Media and Institutions – with emphasis on the third area. The successful candidate will also demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following fields: media industries and institutions, creator and influencer cultures, media production studies, community-engaged media, media policy, media governance, and media management. We welcome applications from candidates who take a critical, comparative, and global approach to media industries, and have experience teaching in media production studies; critical AI studies; information and disinformation; critical algorithm justice; media management; and/or have professional experience in media industries. We are especially interested in candidates whose background and expertise position them to contribute to collaborative curricular innovation with other ACM programs, including Arts and Media Management.

Candidates must have teaching experience 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 inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.

Candidates must also show 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load, and will be expected to:

• teach undergraduate courses in Media Studies, including large introductory courses and upper-level seminars;
• contribute to curriculum development and program innovation in the Media and Communication Studies program;
• engage in pedagogical scholarship and other teaching-related scholarly activities;
• supervise undergraduate research, experiential learning, and capstone projects as needed;
• participate in departmental, campus, and University service activities;
• support the development of innovative in-person, hybrid, and digitally enhanced teaching practices.

HIRING SALARY RANGE
The salary range is $120,000 – $140,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

ABOUT US
The University of Toronto (U of T) is an internationally renowned research-intensive university, ranking 1st in Canada and 16th in the world (U.S. News & World Report, 2025). Home to 16,500 faculty members, U of T hosts over 100,000 undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees across 900 programs of study. U of T has three campuses, St. George, Scarborough, and Mississauga, and affiliations with high-profile institutions such as the Rotman School of Management and the University Health Network. The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) is a rapidly growing world-class research and teaching institution. Guided by its strategic plan, Inspiring Inclusive Excellence, UTSC boasts a diverse student body of over 14,500 undergraduate students, 400 graduate students, and 160 postdoctoral fellows in over 250 programs.

The Department of Arts, Culture and Media (ACM) is a dynamic, interdisciplinary department at UTSC that is home to nine undergraduate programs with more than 2,500 students and 40 full-time faculty members, 7 part-time faculty, 3 contractually limited term appointments, and around 30 contract instructors committed to research, teaching, and the study of the humanities across the full range of artistic, scholarly, and professional contexts. ACM’s programs span art history and visual culture, arts management, journalism, media and communication studies, music, music industry and technology, new media studies, studio art, and theatre and performance, making it one of the most wide-ranging humanities departments at the University of Toronto. Located within one of the Greater Toronto Area’s most diverse communities, ACM values interdisciplinary collaboration, creative inquiry, and socially engaged scholarship. The department supports innovative teaching and learning that connects academic study with creative practice, community engagement, research, and experiential learning, preparing students to think critically and creatively about the challenges of the twenty-first century.

The Media & Communication Studies Program consists of ten full-time faculty members who are diverse in terms of their research and geographical focus, with expertise in Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Brazilian, and Western European media cultures, as well as Indigenous media practices. ACM’s research culture is well known for its strong emphasis on community-oriented research, research-creation, and knowledge mobilization activities.

For more information on working at the University of Toronto, please visit https://www.utoronto.ca/research-innovation/working-at-uoft.

APPLICATION PROCESS
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by October 1, 2026.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. 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. Applicants must submit the following materials:

• a cover letter;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• a recent writing sample;
• a complete teaching dossier, including
  • a teaching statement,
  • sample syllabi and course materials, and
  • teaching evaluations; and
• the name and contact information of three references. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching.

The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. Submission guidelines and details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Rosanne King at acm-ca@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 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.

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@utoronto.ca.