Assistant Professor – Sound in Cinema and Media

Job Posting: Assistant Professor – Sound in Cinema and Media / Experiential Learning Date Posted: 09/08/2025Closing Date: 10/13/2025, 11:59PM ETReq ID: 44856Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Cinema Studies InstituteCampus: 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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca 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 cinema.studies@utoronto.ca. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr