Tenure Track Position in Media Production (Video Production)

Toronto Metropolitan University

Tenure Track Position in Media Production (Video Production)
TheCreativeSchool-RTA Media
Posted: April 30, 2025
Deadline to Apply: Monday, June 30, 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 RTA School of Media in The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca] (formerly Ryerson University) invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor effective January 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research or creative activity and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Teaching duties will entail teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of students and/or curriculum development. The successful candidate will be engaged in, and pursue a strong program of scholarly research and/or creative activity.

Candidates must hold a Masters degree in Media and/or Communications or a closely related field by the appointment date, along with relevant experience, outlined below.

We are seeking an individual skilled in video-based production with experience in broadcast and/or live event multi-camera video/television production. The successful candidate will possess a track record of hands-on television production and/or technical production experience with demonstrated skills in multi-camera production. Experience in single-camera production techniques and virtual production/ esports is also an asset. The successful candidate will possess an in-depth understanding of the past, present, and emerging production technologies, and their application in modes of production across various media platforms.

Candidates must have teaching experience at the University or College level and at least five years of recent professional practice in video-based production.

Courses to teach may include: RTA 211 - ProductionTheory; RTA 213 - Production: Introduction to Multi-Camera; RTA 313 - Production: Intermediate Multi-camera; RTA 314 - Production: Intermediate Single-Camera; RTA 969- Television Technical Producing; RTA 802 - Production: Advanced Live Multi-camera; RTA 330 - Advanced Live Sport Production; RTA 701- Thesis: Production Project.

The successful candidate must present evidence of:

practical professional experience in video/television production focused on the creative and technical aspects of multi- and single-camera production, and/or live event television directing;
a strong foundational understanding of video for broadcast television and IP-based production;
experience in traditional and innovative storytelling and distribution/dissemination across various media platforms;
experience working as a leader focused on technical innovation & development in media production;
a broad knowledge of best practices, industry challenges, and trends in production and media;
capacity to critically reflect on and communicate about production practices, issues and trends;
an ability to engage and enthuse students through teaching;
a commitment to student well-being and making learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population.
In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:

a clear plan for ongoing scholarly, research and/or creative activities pertaining to the discipline that could include: presentations at academic conferences, community and professional work, grants writing or creative production that contributes to the visibility and prominence of the discipline; strong emerging scholarly research and/or creative activity that is current, innovative and impactful as evidenced by, but not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, working papers, public policy contributions, research related awards and other creative works;
demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum and suitability for teaching in the graduate program, as evidenced by a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, experience with course and curriculum review and/or development, examples of best practices in pedagogy, including effective use of classroom technology and any experience with experiential learning, sample syllabi, strong teaching evaluations, teaching awards, and other relevant achievements in teaching;
commitment to our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and
an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the RTA School of Media 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 focused 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.

The RTA School of Media
Our School offers undergraduate and graduate (Master’s and Doctoral) programs to over 1,000 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 research/creativity activity and teaching through academic, professional and diverse lived experiences and perspectives.

Working at TMU
At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. At TMU, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to this path; our current Academic Plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Dedicated to a people first culture, TMU is proud to rank number one on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity.

We invite you to explore the range of benefits and supports available to faculty, including access to our diverse faculty and staff networks.

Visit us on X (previously known as Twitter): @torontomet, @VPFAtorontomet and @TorontoMetHR, and our LinkedIn page.

TMU is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. To find out more about legal and policy obligations please visit the Accessibility and Human Rights websites.

Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

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, received by June 30, 2025 will be guaranteed consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Applications must consist of the following:

a letter of application;
a curriculum vitae;
a statement of research interests;
a teaching dossier and results of teaching evaluations;
and a statement of how you embed equity, diversity and inclusion into your teaching and scholarly research and creative activities (SRC)
names and contact information 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 Department Hiring Committee Chair, Dr. Joe Recupero at jrecuper@torontomu.ca.

Candidates who belong to one or more of the equity-deserving groups recognized at TMU are welcome to connect with Debbie Thompson [debbie.thompson@torontomu.ca], 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 indigenous@torontomu.ca.

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 vpfa@torontomu.ca.