Assistant Professor – Critical Computation and New Media
Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology
The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology
(ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for
a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area
of Critical Computation and New Media. This appointment will begin July 1,
2017.
We seek candidates with research expertise in Critical Computation and New
Media, focusing on epistemological considerations surrounding
computational intelligence and new media, the politics embedded in
algorithms and code, media history, limits and/or comparative technologies
of computation, and software studies related to new media. Applicants must
have a Ph.D. degree in media studies, communication, science and
technology studies, or a related field with an emphasis on computation and
new media, by date of appointment or shortly thereafter, and demonstrate
excellence in research and teaching. Excellence in research will be
demonstrated through publications in leading journals, presentations at
competitive conferences, awards, and strong endorsements by referees of
top international stature. Excellence in teaching will be demonstrated
through teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference and the
teaching dossier submitted as part of the application.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research at the
highest international level and to establish an outstanding,
externally-funded research program, and have a strong commitment to
teaching. The candidate will have a graduate appointment in one of the
University of Toronto’s tri-campus graduate departments.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ICCIT focuses on teaching and research excellence in its four
undergraduate programs: Communication, Culture, Information and
Technology, Interactive Digital Media, Digital Enterprise Management and
Professional Writing and Communication. ICCIT is building a research
complement in social networking and communication, interactive and
immersive digital media and culture, and the theory and practice of
design. The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual
community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. For
information, please visit: www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit.
To be considered for this position, all application materials must be
submitted online by October 3, 2016. To apply, visit:
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600957.
Applications must include the documents listed below, formatted as 3
attachments with naming convention LastnameFirstname_CV_Statement.pdf,
LastnameFirstname_Writing.pdf, etc.:
Attachment 1: Cover Letter, CV and Research Statement
Attachment 2: Writing Sample (ONE peer-reviewed, first- or sole-author
scholarly work demonstrating significant contribution to field of Critical
Computation and New Media; do not submit entire doctoral theses)
Attachment 3: Teaching Dossier (Max. 20 pages, may include list of courses
taught, sample syllabi, course evaluation data summary, statement of
teaching philosophy, etc.)
Applicants must have three referees send letters of recommendation
directly to Professor Anthony Wensley, ICCIT Director, University of
Toronto Mississauga via email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to
[log in to unmask] by October 3, 2016. See submission guidelines
at:http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons /
persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America,
persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to
the further diversification of ideas.
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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
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Dr. Cosmin Munteanu
Assistant Professor
Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology,
University of Toronto Mississauga
Co-Director
Technologies for Aging Gracefully Lab, University of Toronto
Assistant Professor (Cross-appointed)
Faculty of Information, University of Toronto
Assistant Professor (Cross-appointed)
Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto
Email: [log in to unmask]
Phone: 905-569-4294
Web: http://cosmin.taglab.ca
CCT Building Rm. 3067
University of Toronto Mississauga
3359 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6
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