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Izabella Pruska-Oldenhof




ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN FILM HISTORY, FILM PRESERVATION AND 
COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT 
THE CREATIVE SCHOOL-IMAGE ARTS

Deadline to Apply:      Friday, November 12, 2021 
Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in 
Canada and on the   <http://www.ryerson.ca/>territory of the Anishinaabeg, 
Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples, the School of Image Arts <> at the The 
Creative School <https://www.ryerson.ca/the-creative-school/>, Ryerson 
University <http://www.ryerson.ca/> invites applications for a full-time 
tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in one or 
more of the following areas: film history with a specialization in film 
preservation (both analogue and digital) and collections management; library 
and information science; history of film and media technology; media 
archeology; decolonial practices in archives and film preservation; 
anti-racist, anti-discriminatory and community centered archival theory and 
practices. 

Experience working in or with gendered, racialized, diasporic, migrant, or 
2SLGBTQ+ archives and collections is an asset. The appointment is effective 
January 1, 2022 or a later start date of July 1, 2022, subject to the 
candidate’s availability and final budgetary approval for the position. 

Candidates expecting to receive consideration at the Associate rank shall be 
prepared to participate in academic leadership through their service work, for 
example, through such roles as Graduate Program Director (GPD) in the F+PPCM 
program. 

The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly 
research or creative activities and service duties, maintaining an inclusive, 
equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Duties will 
include: teaching film history/theory courses at the undergraduate level in the 
Film Studies program; contributing to graduate teaching [course assignments to 
be determined by professional expertise and program needs] in the professional 
graduate program in Film + Photography Preservation and Collections Management 
[F+PPCM]; engaging in graduate supervision; pursuing a strong, innovative 
research program or creative activity that is externally funded and that 
produces cutting-edge, high quality results; participating in the University’s 
shared governance model [committee participation, departmental planning and 
programming, etc.]; developing co-curricular activities, and remaining 
connected to a network of scholars and professionals that will benefit students 
intending to enter the field. 

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Film Studies, Film History, or a 
related field and present evidence of the following: 

extensive research experience in film preservation and film history;
an ability to serve as a mentor and professional liaison for students;  
an ability to contribute to curriculum development in the F+PPCM program, with 
particular attention to the film stream; 
training and/or experience in film preservation, and familiarity with 
predominant workflows for film preservation (photochemical and digital);
an ability to establish new institutional partners specializing in film 
preservation and with film collecting institutions, especially at the  
international level, and nurture strong relations with existing partners; 
an understanding of audiovisual preservation and archiving practices in Canada;
a well-defined agenda for ongoing projects and research initiatives with plans 
to secure future projects or research funding;  
teaching excellence at a post-secondary institution, including experience 
working with diverse student populations and a dedication to experiential 
learning. Teaching experience outside the traditional academic environment will 
be considered. Curriculum development experience and/or post-secondary 
leadership experience will be considered an asset;
a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion as it 
pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research, including a demonstrated 
ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student 
population; and 
A capacity for collegial service, leadership and a desire to help shape the 
future direction of the F+PPCM program and of the School.
The Departmental Hiring Committee recognizes that practitioners and 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 Ryerson Faculty Association 
(RFA) (www.rfanet.ca <http://www.rfanet.ca/>). The RFA collective agreement can 
be viewed here 
<https://www.ryerson.ca/hr/employee-resources/rfa/full-time-LTF/collective-agreement/>
 and a summary of RFA benefits can be found here 
<https://www.ryerson.ca/hr/employee-resources/rfa/full-time-LTF/benefits/>.

Ryerson University

Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, with 100+ 
undergraduate <https://www.ryerson.ca/programs/undergraduate/> and graduate 
<https://www.ryerson.ca/graduate/programs/> 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, Ryerson <https://www.ryerson.ca/about/> is a vibrant, 
urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, 
community engagement and city-building through its award-winning architecture. 

The School of Image Arts     

Part of The Creative School <https://www.ryerson.ca/the-creative-school/> which 
comprises programs in communication, media arts, design and the performing 
arts, The School of Image Arts’ unique and professionally-focused undergraduate 
curriculums support programs in Photography Studies, Film Studies and 
Integrated Digital 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 an 
interdisciplinary PhD in Media and Design Innovation, the MFA in Documentary 
Media, an interdisciplinary program in Scriptwriting and Story Design (MFA), 
and the Film + Photography Preservation and Collection Management (MA) program. 
The F+PPCM program is designed to deepen students’ understanding of the history 
and preservation of filmic and photographic media, particularly the social, 
cultural, and instrumental uses of these media in the context of collections 
and archives. The program provides an integrated plan of study in academic and 
professional education that equips students to meet current responsibilities 
and future demands in film and photography preservation and in managing these 
collections.

The School’s programs are designed to lead to careers in film, photography, new 
media, communications, education, culture, and broader creative industries. The 
School’s full-time faculty is made up of dedicated individuals with established 
professional, research, and teaching experience in their respective areas of 
expertise. 

Consistent with Ryerson’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, our 
School welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the 
values of equity, diversity and inclusion and will assist us in expanding our 
capacity to diversify in the broadest sense. Our School encourages 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+. 

Working at Ryerson 

At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative path to 
become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. At Ryerson and 
within our School of Image Arts, we firmly believe that equity, diversity and 
inclusion are integral to this path; our current academic plan 
<https://www.ryerson.ca/provost/strategic-plans/academic-plan/> outlines each 
as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do. 

Dedicated to a people first culture, Ryerson is proud to have been selected as 
one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer. 
We invite you to explore the range of benefits 
<https://www.ryerson.ca/faculty-affairs/faculty-resources/recruitment/information-for-candidates/>
 and supports available to faculty and their family, including access to our 
diverse faculty and staff networks 
<https://www.ryerson.ca/equity/community-networks-committees/>. 

Visit us on Twitter:  @RyersonU 
<https://twitter.com/RyersonU?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor>,
 @RyersonHR <https://twitter.com/ryersonhr?lang=en>, @RyersonVPFA 
<https://twitter.com/RyersonVPFA> and @RyersonECI 
<https://twitter.com/ryersoneci?lang=en> and our LinkedIn company page 
<https://ca.linkedin.com/school/ryerson-university/>.

Ryerson is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. To find 
out more about legal and policy obligations please visit the accessibility 
<https://www.ryerson.ca/accessibility/> and Human Rights 
<https://www.ryerson.ca/humanrights/> websites.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment 
Portal <https://hr.cf.ryerson.ca/ams/faculty/> (click on “Start Application 
Process” to begin). All applications received by November 12, 2021, will be 
guaranteed consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The application must contain the following: 

a letter of application expressing your interest in the position, highlighting 
relevant experience; 
a curriculum vitae; 
two recent samples of scholarly publishing  (e.g. links to book chapters, 
journal articles, etc.)   and/or archival work; and
a teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of 
teaching effectiveness. 
 Please provide the names, professional affiliations and contact information 
for three referees in the cover letter. Candidates who are shortlisted for 
interviews will be contacted and letters of reference will be requested at that 
time. Please note that names of further references may be requested at a later 
stage in the selection process. 

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, 
applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 
Candidates must therefore indicate in their application if they are a permanent 
resident or citizen of Canada.  

Contacts

Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the DHC 
Chair, Dr. Blake Fitzpatrick at: [email protected] <>. 

Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about working at Ryerson 
University are welcome to contact Tracey King, Miigis Kwe, the Indigenous Human 
Resources Lead and the Founding Co-Chair of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit 
Community Group at [email protected] <>. 

Black identified candidates who wish to learn more about working at Ryerson 
University are welcome to contact Shurla Charles-Forbes, Black Faculty & Staff 
Community Network 
<https://www.ryerson.ca/equity/community-networks-committees/black-faculty-staff-community-network/>
 at [email protected] <>.   

For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the 
recruitment and selection process, please contact Alanna Neshevich, HR Advisor 
at [email protected] <>.  
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