[Jobs] ocad

[jeremy hunsinger]

The Ontario College of Art & Design, one of Canada's leading institutions for advanced education in art and design, currently requires outstanding scholars/researchers and gifted teachers to join OCAD in an important period of institutional change.
FACULTY OF LIBERAL STUDIES
CONTRACTUALLY LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENT (CLTA)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, NEW MEDIA CRITICISM AND HISTORY

The Faculty of Liberal Studies invites applications for a full-time limited-term (1-3 years) contract position at the rank of Assistant Professor in New Media Criticism and History. Candidates are expected to have a research program and experience teaching in the area of New Media History and Theory/Criticism. Professional production experience or academic research in the area of multi-media art & design (e.g. film, video, digital media) would be an asset. This position is to commence with the 2010/11 academic year, and is subject to budgetary approval. 

The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all undergraduate levels, to maintain an active research profile, to contribute to the ongoing development of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum, and to participate in Faculty and university-wide governance systems, as well as other activities that contribute to the academic life of OCAD. 

Candidates are expected to have a completed PhD in Media Studies or a related field, or an MFA in multi-media, or degree equivalent; a strong record of research, scholarship and publication and/or exemplary professional experience in media production or media arts; evidence of positive post-secondary teaching experience; and an aptitude for innovative curriculum development in a degree-granting art and design institution. 

Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications with access to full benefits and pension contribution after one year of service. 

Applications should be submitted to the address below, including a letter outlining interests in the areas of teaching, research/practice, and service; a curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of three referees, whose reference letters should be addressed to Rosemary Donegan, Interim Dean, Faculty of Liberal Studies. 

The review of applications will begin on March 31, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.
Elizabeth Clydesdale
Assistant to the Dean, Faculty of Liberal Studies 
Ontario College of Art & Design 
100 McCaul Street 
Toronto, ON M5T 1W1 
E-mail: eclydesdale at ocad.ca (for inquiries only, email submissions will not be accepted)
As an employment equity employer, we encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.
Jeremy Hunsinger
Center for Digital Discourse and Culture
Virginia Tech
Information Ethics Fellow
Center for Information Policy Research


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