Assistant Professor

• 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.