Assistant Professor – Game Studies

Jobtailor; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor invites applications for a tenure-track position in Game Studies. The appointee will lead innovative humanities research focused on storytelling and world-making in digital and analog games, teach undergraduate courses in Mississauga and graduate courses at St. George, and supervise PhD dissertations.

We value contributions to diversity and equity, strong publication records, and active program development. Canadians and permanent residents receive priority.

Qualifications

• PhD degree by time of appointment or shortly thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Pursue innovative and independent research.
• Establish an outstanding, competitive, externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate courses at the Mississauga campus.
• Teach graduate courses at the St. George campus.
• Supervise PhD dissertations.
• Contribute service at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Participate significantly in developing and administering Game Studies programs.

Skills

Research leadership

Teaching excellence

Program development

Diversity & inclusion

Education

PhD in English/Media Studies/Comparative Literature/Cinema Studies or related area

Job description

• Pursue innovative and independent research
• Establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program
• Teach undergraduate courses at the Mississauga campus
• Teach graduate courses at the St. George campus
• Supervise PhD dissertations
• Contribute service at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Participate significantly in developing and administering Game Studies programs

Requirements

• PhD degree in English, Media Studies, Comparative Literature, Cinema Studies, or a related area by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter
• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Game Studies
• Humanities-based research and teaching focused on storytelling and world-making in digital and analog games and virtual environments
• Work connecting critical analysis of games with game design theory and practice
• Evidence of research excellence through publications, forthcoming publications, research statement, significant conference presentations, awards, accolades, and strong referee endorsements
• Evidence of teaching excellence through teaching accomplishments, teaching dossier, and strong reference letters
• Ability to foster diversity and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and a respectful and collegial environment
• Three references with recent letters submitted by the closing date
• Canadians and permanent residents given priority

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Game Studies through innovative research and teaching, with a focus on storytelling and world-making in both digital and analog games. Proven ability to develop and administer academic programs while fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment.