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Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Arts (Assistant/Associate Professor), School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design, York University

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Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Arts (Assistant/Associate Professor), School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design, York University — York University
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  • Who Can Apply: Women and gender non-conforming researchers with a PhD or MFA/MA and a substantial record in AI-and-arts creative practice or scholarship, normally within 10 years of their first independent academic appointment (Tier 2 rule); Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and Indigenous peoples prioritized.
  • The Focus: Tenure-track research chair (from July 1, 2027) for research creation, teaching, and curriculum development at the intersection of AI/emerging technologies and the arts.
  • Compensation: Salary $130,000–$168,000 CAD depending on rank, plus benefits and enhanced start-up funds.
  • Key Requirements: By November 18, 2026, email CV, letter of application, research/practice statement, digital portfolio link, teaching statement/dossier, and three reference contacts as one PDF (max 20 MB) to aiarts-search@yorku.ca; complete the YUWorkAA work-status and self-identification form.
DeadlineWednesday, November 18, 2026
PaySalary range $130,000–$168,000 CAD depending on rank and experience; benefits and generous salary provisions included.
Program datesAppointment begins July 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.
LocationToronto, Ontario, Canada
Open toArtists worldwide
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career
DisciplinesAI and the arts, computational arts, film and media arts, visual art and art history, theatre, dance and performance, music, design, interactive and immersive media, human-AI collaboration, community-engaged AI arts practices
Application notesSubmit all required materials as a single PDF no larger than 20 MB to aiarts-search@yorku.ca. Complete the YUWorkAA form to provide Canadian work status and optional Affirmative Action self-identification. Reference letters are requested only from shortlisted candidates.
Contactaiarts-search@yorku.ca
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