[Jobs] ocad

[jeremy hunsinger]

FACULTY OF LIBERAL STUDIES
TENURE-TRACK POSITION
Assistant Professor, New Media Criticism and History

The Faculty of Liberal Studies invites applications for a full-time tenure-track 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 and academic research in the areas of multi-media art & design (e.g. film, video, digital media, sound) and/or social media would be an asset. 

This position will start July 1, 2011, subject to budgetary approval.
The successful candidate will:
• have a proven record of teaching and an active role in program and/or curriculum development at the post-secondary level
• be expected to teach at all undergraduate levels as well as participate in graduate programs (teaching/supervising)
• be expected to make significant contributions to research and scholarship in her/his field
• provide service to the Faculty and university-wide governance system as well as service activities and outreach initiatives that contribute to the academic life and profile of the university
• have a demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity, and proven ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse population
Candidates are expected to have a completed PhD, or degree equivalent, in Media Studies or a related field; 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 will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The review of applications will begin on February 15, 2011.
Applications should include a letter of intent outlining interests in the areas of teaching, research/practice, and service; statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of at least three references addressed to Dr. Kathryn Shailer, Dean, Faculty of Liberal Studies. The applications should be submitted in confidence to the address listed below:
Alana Pitt
Assistant to the Dean, Faculty of Liberal Studies 
OCAD University 
100 McCaul Street 
Toronto, ON M5T 1W1 
E-mail: apitt at ocad.ca 
Jeremy Hunsinger
Center for Digital Discourse and Culture
Virginia Tech


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