Assistant Professor, Game Studies & Narrative Design

University of Toronto Department of English & Drama; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto Mississauga, Department of English and Drama, invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream Assistant Professor in Game Studies, with an anticipated start of July 1, 2027. The search emphasizes diversity and excellence in research and teaching in digital and analog game studies and related fields.

The successful candidate will pursue an independent research program, teach undergraduate courses at Mississauga and graduate courses at St.

Qualifications

• PhD required by appointment, or shortly thereafter, in English, Media Studies, Comparative Literature, Cinema Studies, or related area.
• Record of excellence in research and teaching in Game Studies desired.
• Evidence of research excellence through publications, statements, conferences, awards, and strong referees.

Responsibilities

• Pursue an innovative, independent research program and establish a competitive external-funded research agenda.
• Teach undergraduate courses at the Mississauga campus and graduate courses at the St. George campus; supervise PhD dissertations; contribute to teaching and service load.

Education

PhD in English or related field

Job description

The University of Toronto Mississauga, Department of English and Drama, invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream Assistant Professor in Game Studies, with an anticipated start of July 1, 2027. The search emphasizes diversity and excellence in research and teaching in digital and analog game studies and related fields.

The successful candidate will pursue an independent research program, teach undergraduate courses at Mississauga and graduate courses at St.