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Assistant/Associate Professor - Museum Studies - 1200104  
(https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1200104)


The Faculty of Information, more commonly known as the iSchool, at the  
University of Toronto invites applications in the area of Museum  
Studies at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The  
appointment will commence on July 1, 2012.

The Faculty seeks candidates with excellent research and teaching  
abilities and a commitment to shaping the future of the Faculty and  
scholarship in the fields of museum studies/museology, and heritage  
studies. The Faculty invites applications from scholars with active  
research in one or more of the following areas: (i) in museum  
studies/museology as a field of study; (ii) museum education; (iii)  
museums and communities; (iv) museum communication, interpretation,  
and meaning making; (v) collections management; and (vi) museums,  
information, and communication technology.

The iSchool at the University of Toronto educates the next generation  
of professional and academic leaders in Information to transform  
society through collaboration, innovation and knowledge creation.  
Museums and heritage form a central role in culture and social  
development both locally and internationally and their advanced  
academic and applied study is essential. The Faculty recognizes that  
the field of museums and heritage, as well as its role and involvement  
in society, is dynamically evolving, contributing to the development  
of new forms of social engagement and cultural action. In parallel,  
the Faculty also studies society's information practices as they are  
being reconfigured and transformed by material shifts in information  
infrastructures and by political and cultural shifts in our attitudes  
toward information as a social phenomenon.

Applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent), a proven record of  
excellence in scholarship, experience with multidisciplinary research,  
and superior teaching experience. Applicants are expected to be able  
to demonstrate a history of professional engagement with the museum  
sector. Applicants applying at the Associate Professor level are  
expected to have experience leading research projects and working with  
graduate students. Experience developing Museum Studies/Museological  
(and related) curricula and new courses are an asset. Rank and salary  
will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including  
statement of teaching philosophy), copies of three representative  
papers/publications, and a statement outlining current and future  
research interests. Applicants should also arrange to have three  
letters of reference sent, under separate cover, to the Dean at the  
address listed below.

The Committee will begin consideration of applications on March 1,  
2012, but the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Electronic submission through our online system is strongly preferred  
by clicking on the link below.

We encourage you to combine your attachments into one or two files.  
Applicants are able to submit up to five files per profile. If you are  
unable to apply online, please submit your application and other  
materials to the following address:

Submissions: [log in to unmask]

Dean Seamus Ross
Chair, Search Committee
Email: [log in to unmask]

The University of Toronto offers excellent opportunities to teach,  
conduct research, and live in one of the most culturally diverse  
cities in the world. The Faculty of Information provides a context in  
which to work in an emerging interdisciplinary environment with close  
ties to a range of collaborative programs including Knowledge Media  
Design, and Book History and Print Culture.

Faculty website:  http://www.ischool.utoronto.ca

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within  
its community and especially welcomes applications from visible  
minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with  
disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may  
contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canadians and  
permanent residents will be given priority.

Susan Maltby, Conservator
Maltby & Associates Inc.

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