Assistant Professor – Digital Curation & Cultural Heritage Toronto

About the Position

The Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto is inviting applications for a tenure-stream Assistant Professor position in Digital Curation and Cultural Heritage, with an anticipated start date of 1 July 2026. This role is a unique opportunity to join one of Canada’s leading research institutions and contribute to the advancement of digital preservation, cultural memory, and archival innovation. The successful candidate will explore areas such as digital heritage, community-integrated curation, virtual reconstructions, and born-digital preservation using interdisciplinary methods, including digital forensics, metadata systems, GIS, and virtual reality. The appointment aligns with the faculty’s commitment to impactful, equity-focused research and inclusive pedagogy. Candidates will contribute across teaching and research programmes, including professional degrees (BI, MI, MMSt) and doctoral supervision, with access to top-tier centres such as the Digital Curation Institute, Knowledge Media Design Institute, and GLAM Incubator.

Position/Job Details

Position: Assistant Professor
Institution: University of Toronto
Department: Faculty of Information
Research Field: Digital Curation and Cultural Heritage
Location: Toronto, Canada
Number of Posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Tenure-stream
Start Date (Anticipated): July 2026
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research Area

Digital curation
Cultural heritage studies
Digital archaeology
Digital humanities
Indigenous studies
Media studies
Human-computer interaction
Information science

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Information, Digital Humanities, Cultural Heritage Studies, or a related field (completed by the start date)
Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching
Experience in research supervision and academic publishing
Readiness to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

Research on community-integrated digital heritage, digital ethics, virtual reconstructions, or born-digital preservation
Technical expertise in metadata, digital forensics, data analytics, GIS, or AR/VR modelling
Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusive teaching practices
Interdisciplinary collaboration and successful grant acquisition

Key Responsibilities

Conduct innovative and externally funded research
Teach and develop curriculum across graduate and professional programmes
Supervise graduate and doctoral research
Participate in departmental service and administrative responsibilities
Advance equity and inclusion through research, mentorship, and teaching

Application Process

How to Apply

Apply online via the University of Toronto careers portal. Reference letters will be automatically solicited once the application is submitted. Ensure all documents are in PDF or Word format.

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