Assistant Professor – Sound in Cinema and Media / Experiential Learning

The Film Studies Association of Canada (FSAC); Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Professor specializing in Sound in Cinema and Media. This full-time position emphasizes innovative research and teaching excellence, requiring a PhD. Applicants are encouraged from diverse backgrounds as the institution is committed to equity and inclusion. Responsibilities include course development and experiential learning. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD must be earned by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Evidence of research (publications, presentations) and teaching excellence (dossier, evaluations).

Responsibilities

• Pursue innovative research in sound in cinema and media.
• Teach and design courses covering historical and contemporary approaches.
• Engage in experiential pedagogical practices.

Skills

Research in sound in cinema and media

Teaching excellence

Innovative curricular models development

Education

PhD in Cinema and Media Studies or related area

Job description

Job Posting: Assistant Professor – Sound in Cinema and Media / Experiential Learning

Date Posted: 09/08/2025
Closing Date: 10/13/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 44856
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Cinema Studies Institute
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Overview

The Cinema Studies Institute and Innis College in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time tenure-stream position in Sound in/on Cinema and Media / Experiential Learning. This will be a joint appointment between the Cinema Studies Institute (75%) and Innis College (25%) at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to diversity and Excellence. We strongly welcome and encourage candidates from Black, Indigenous and other racialized communities to apply.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Qualifications: PhD in Cinema and Media Studies or a related area by the time of appointment; demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Responsibilities: pursue innovative and independent research in sound in cinema and media; teach and design courses that integrate historical and contemporary approaches to sound in film and media; develop innovative curricular models; engage in experiential pedagogical practices (e.g., technical/aesthetic instruction in sound, work with local cultural institutions, sound-based exploration of environments, digital humanities or research creation methods).
• Research & Teaching: evidence of research excellence (publications, research statement, conference presentations, awards, letters of reference) and teaching excellence (teaching dossier, statement, course materials, evaluations, and related evidence).
• Application materials: cover letter, current CV, research statement, a writing sample (max 10,000 words), teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of teaching-related activities.
• Application deadline: All materials must be received by Monday, October 13, 2025.

Appointment Details

Candidates must have earned a PhD by appointment time; salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue research on sound cultures and related topics across national and transnational contexts.

Application Process

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Submission materials include a cover letter, CV, research statement, writing sample, and a teaching dossier. The University’s recruitment tool will solicit reference letters after submission; ensure referees provide dated, signed letters by the closing date.

Commitment to Equity & Accessibility

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence. The University of Toronto embraces diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. A Diversity Survey is voluntary. The University is committed to accessibility in recruitment and accommodations; contact [e-mail] for accommodations.

Contact and Additional Information

Submission guidelines: https://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded; combine additional materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. For questions about the position, contact Denise Ing at [e-mail].

Additional notes: The University of Toronto’s Diversity Statement and other policies apply to the application process. The posting includes links to membership information for affiliated organizations as applicable.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by Monday, October 13, 2025.