Job Posting
Associate Professor and Program Chair for the Digital Futures Initiative
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Date Posted | Dec 17, 2008 |
| Location | Toronto Ontario |
| Start Date | 2009 |
| Duration | This position may start as early as Spring 2009, subject to availability of the successful candidate. |
| Number of Openings | 1 |
| Description | The Program Chair for the DFI is responsible for leading the development and implementation of undergraduate and graduate programs within the cross-disciplinary Digital Futures Initiative Program. He/she must be able to build a program comprised of faculty artists, designers, social scientists, humanists, computer scientists, and engineers. She/he will need to facilitate and build relationships with other institutions and private entities. They will have a history of working in collaborative partnerships with other institutions or sectors. Building on existing faculty expertise and curriculum, as well as incoming faculty the successful candidate will oversee the development of new courses and programs, and foster increased research capacity in digital media, art and design and related interdisciplinary fields. |
| Qualifications | Candidates for Program Chair will hold a doctoral degree and have a strong background in interdisciplinary program development and research. Candidates will have expertise in two or more the following areas: computer science, computer engineering, cognitive science, physical computing, human/computer interaction (HCI), artificial intelligence, applied physics, interactive media, Web art, game development, digital imaging, visualisation, media theory, or closely related fields. They will have experience collaborating with artists and designers, a strong research agenda, a track record of successful research and industry collaborations, and a significant record of supervising graduate students. |
| How to Apply? | Applications should include a letter outlining interests in the areas of teaching, research/practice, and service; a curriculum vitae; a digital portfolio of recent work where appropriate; and the names and contact information of at least three references submitted in confidence to the address listed below. The review of applications will begin on December 15th and continue until the positions are filled.
DFI Program Development & Selection Committee Ontario College of Art & Design 100 McCaul Street Toronto, ON M5T 1W1 E-mail: rdickenson@ocad.ca
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. |
| Email Resume To | rdickenson@ocad.ca |