The Department of English and Drama at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the field of Game Studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1st, 2027. This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence).

Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply. Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in English, Media Studies, Comparative Literature, Cinema Studies, or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Game Studies. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.

Candidates will have a dynamic humanities-based approach to research and teaching that focuses on storytelling and world-making in digital and analog games and virtual environments. We seek applicants whose work connects the critical analysis of games with the theory and practice of game design. We welcome applicants whose work engages games from critical perspectives including narrative theory, game history, literary studies, media studies, cultural studies, critical race studies, gender and sexuality studies, disability studies, critical technology studies, or related fields.

A creative practice in narrative design would also be of value. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated through a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications that meet high international standards; Candidates are also welcome to submit relevant samples of creative work. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.

In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load. The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate appointment at UTM and will also become a full member of the graduate faculty of the Graduate Department of English,



housed on the St. George campus, which consists of colleagues from the University’s three campuses (UTM, U of T Scarborough, and U of T St. teaching undergraduate courses at the Mississauga campus and graduate courses at the St. the supervision of PhD dissertations; and service contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

The successful candidate will also be expected to play a significant role in the development and administration of our Game Studies programs in future years. The expected salary range is $120,000 to $140,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. The successful candidate will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university.

UTM is part of the tri-campus University of Toronto, which actively encourages innovative scholarship, and offers a vibrant research community in Game Studies, a wide range of opportunities for cooperative and interdisciplinary research and teaching, and the excitement of working with a highly diverse student population. UTM is the home of the Syd Bolton Collection, one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of gaming-related research materials.

The Greater Toronto

Area offers amazing cultural and demographic diversity, one of the highest standards of living in the world, and access to one of the world’s most innovative and dynamic game development industries. For further information on the UTM Department of English and Drama and on the tri-campus Graduate Program in English, see and For more information on working at the University of Toronto, please visit At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviably diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with, teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students.

Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials,



an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; If you have questions about this statement, please contact Professor Jacob Gallagher-Ross, Chair of the Department of English and Drama, at edassist.All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 2nd, 2026.

Applicants must submit the following materials: a recent writing sample; statement describing contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion a teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials and teaching evaluations Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement The

University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey.

This survey is voluntary.

Accessibility Statement The

University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

📌 Assistant Professor- Game Studies (Mississauga)
🏢 University of Toronto Department of English u0026 Drama
📍 Mississauga