Tenure Track Position in Film (School of Image Arts)

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Tenure Track Position in Film (School of Image Arts)
TheCreativeSchool-Image Arts
Posted: September 30, 2025
Deadline to Apply: Friday, October 31, 2025

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples, the School of Image Arts in The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca] (formerly Ryerson University) invites applications for an Open Rank (Tenure-stream) Faculty position in Film. The appointment shall be effective July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval.

The ideal candidate will hold tenure at an equivalent institution and be able to demonstrate a mature history of accomplishment in the area of film production, as well as a capacity to thrive in positions of leadership. Appointment will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, depending on experience. We seek a distinguished filmmaker and educator with expertise in writing, directing, or producing, who has a strong record of internationally recognized feature films. The successful candidate will bring leadership experience and a vision for shaping the program’s future, fostering innovation in film education, and expanding industry and academic partnerships. A willingness to take on a leadership role in the program is expected, including oversight of curriculum development, mentoring faculty, and guiding students while ensuring the program maintains its reputation for excellence. Additional responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising graduate students, advancing creative and scholarly work, and contributing to the university’s commitment to equity and inclusion. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape film education in Toronto’s diverse and globally connected creative landscape. We strongly encourage applications from filmmakers from historically underrepresented communities.

Candidates must hold a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Film or a related field. In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:

A significant record of professional or artistic career accomplishments, with demonstrated international recognition as is consistent with the profile of a tenured faculty member;

Proven capacity for program leadership, curricular innovation, advocacy and strategic planning in sync with the evolution of the film medium globally, preferably demonstrated by previous leadership experience in an academic setting;

Demonstrated capacity for teaching excellence at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, as evidenced by a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, experience with course and curriculum review and/or development, and examples of best practices in pedagogy. Familiarity with decolonial and/or anti-racist pedagogical practices will be considered an asset;

Commitment to values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as it pertains to teaching and service activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population. Candidates with lived experience of diversity are encouraged to self-identify; and

An ability to contribute to the life and community of the Film Program, the School of Image Arts and the University through collegial service.

Our committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) [www.tfanet.ca]. Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits.

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, with 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning and distinguished by a professionally focussed curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city-building through its award-winning architecture.

School of Image Arts
The School of Image Arts offers undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) programs to students of diverse backgrounds. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its scholarly research and creative activities, the quality of its teaching and community engagement. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to our existing strengths in teaching through academic, professional and diverse lived experiences and perspectives. The School’s unique and professionally-focused undergraduate curriculum supports BFA programs in Film and Photography Media Arts and it is recognized as a national and international centre for creative innovation in the study, production, exhibition, and research of film, photography and digital arts. Its innovative graduate programs include the MFA in Documentary Media, the MA in Film + Photographic Preservation and Collections Management and an interdisciplinary MFA program in Scriptwriting and Story Design. The School’s programs are designed to lead to careers in film, photography, communications, education, and broader cultural industries.

Image Arts is routinely recognized as one of the best film schools in the world by industry publications such as The Hollywood Reporter, and attracts a significant number of international students each year. The Film BFA in particular draws record numbers of applications from prospective students, placing it among the most sought after film programs in the world.

The School of Image Arts is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, and to the development of an increasingly diversified faculty. The School strongly encourages applications from candidates who self-identify as Black, racialized (also referred to as visible or racial minorities), First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples and Indigenous Peoples of North America, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Further, all candidates are encouraged to provide details of how their lived experiences inform their work.

Working at TMU
At the intersection of mind and action, TMU is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Our new academic plan, Transformative Futures, offers an exciting roadmap towards our ongoing pursuit of academic excellence and to addressing the complex and evolving challenges of our time.

At the heart of TMU’s remarkable achievements and its ambitious aspirations are its students, faculty and staff. Committed to a people first culture, the university prides itself on offering exceptional benefits and perks, celebrating the achievements of its faculty and staff and maintaining its unwavering commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, including its ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, confronting Anti-Black Racism and accessibility for persons with disabilities. Among its many recognitions include being ranked number one on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. We invite you to explore employment at TMU as well as our community of diverse faculty and staff networks.

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How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/] by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by October 31, 2025:

a letter of application;
a curriculum vitae;
a SRC dossier with sample creative outputs and/or publications, including links to audiovisual works, where available;
a statement of leadership commitments;
teaching dossier and results of teaching evaluations;
a statement of commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion; and
names of three individuals who may be contacted for references.

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.

Contacts
Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Departmental Hiring Committee Chair, and Chair of the School of Image Arts, Dr. Ted Hiebert at [email protected]

Candidates who belong to one or more of the equity-deserving groups recognized at TMU are welcome to connect with Debbie Thompson [[email protected]], Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion [www.torontomu.ca/equity].

Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about working at Toronto Metropolitan University are welcome to contact James McKay, Indigenous Human Resources Lead at [email protected].

For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Recruitment Portal, please contact [email protected].

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