Position in Film; School of Image Arts

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 [ ] (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) [ ]. Visit us  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.

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