York University
\nFaculty of Fine Arts
\nCanada Research Chair (Tier 2) in – Digital Performance
\nDigitally Mediated Performance | Embedded Performance Systems<\/p>\n
The Faculty of Fine Arts at York University invites applications for a tenure-track
\nposition in the area of Digital Performance at the Assistant Professor or Associate
\nProfessor level with a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) appointment to commence on
\nJuly 1, 2014. One of North America’s leading schools for the arts, The Faculty of Fine
\nArts offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Dance, Design, Digital
\nMedia, Film, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts. <finearts.yorku.ca><\/p>\n
This pan-faculty position will attract a well-established, hybrid research-practitioner
\nwith an innovative programme of research and technology development in the area
\nof digital performance, which explores how digital media is transforming
\nperformance practice, as well as how the experience of digitally mediated
\nperformance is increasingly animating and transforming cultural expression.
\nThe successful candidate will have demonstrable expertise examining, contributing
\nto the development of, and defining new directions in one or more of the following:
\n(1) the creation and use of digital technologies in live and recorded performance for
\ndance, moving image, music, performance art, and theatre (e.g. augmented,
\nmultimedia and immersive environments for the expanded stage, embedded and
\ninteractive performance systems, real-time ambisonic and wavefront synthesis,
\nvirtual reality, motion capture, interactive digital video, mechatronics, robotics, and
\ntelepresence in performance); (2) the investigation and creation of technologies that
\nfacilitate individual and collective performance of identity and social engagement
\nthrough their enactment, reading, and contextualization in digitally mediated
\nenvironments (e.g. online interactive and social networks, distributed reality,
\nlocative media and mobile technologies, apps development, wearable technology
\nand embodied interaction).<\/p>\n
Linked to the new University Strategic Research Plan, which identifies Digital
\nCultures as a compelling opportunity for development by pushing \u201ctechnological
\nboundaries while critically investigating the social and cultural impacts\u201d of new
\ntechnologies on human activity and interaction. The successful candidate will play
\nan active role in, Sensorium: Centre for Digital Arts and Technology Research, a new
\nresearch unit based in the Faculty of Fine Arts <finearts.yorku.ca\/sensorium\/>.<\/p>\n
The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent in the areas of Performance,
\nTheatre and Performance Studies, Dance, Music, Film and Media Studies, Digital
\nMedia, or a related Fine Arts or Computer Science discipline, an outstanding
\nresearch record, demonstrated excellence or the potential for excellence in
\nteaching, and must be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate
\nStudies. The candidate is expected to provide leadership by fostering collaborative
\nresearch, securing external funding, making links across art, computer science and
\nengineering, and generating national and international academic, community and
\nindustry partnerships. The Chairholder will be placed in a Department(s) which most
\nclosely reflects their experience.<\/p>\n
This appointment is subject to approval by the CRC program review process. The
\nCanada Research Chairs program was established by the Government of Canada to
\nenable Canadian universities to achieve the highest levels of research excellence in
\nthe global, knowledge-based economy. Tier 2 Chairs have five-year terms, are
\nrenewable once, and are intended for exceptional emerging researchers (fewer than
\n10 years post terminal degree) who have the acknowledged potential to lead their
\nfield of research. Information about the CRC program can be found at
\n<www.chairs.gc.ca>.<\/p>\n
York University offers a world-class, interdisciplinary academic experience in
\nToronto, Canada’s most multicultural city. York is a centre of innovation, with a
\nthriving community of almost 60,000 faculty, staff, and students who change the
\nordinary and deliver the unexpected. <www.yorku.ca><\/p>\n
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval. York University is an
\nAffirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York\u2019s
\nwebsite at <www.yorku.ca\/acadjobs> or a copy can be obtained by calling the
\naffirmative action office at +1 416 736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged
\nto apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.<\/p>\n
Applicants should submit a detailed CV, statement of contribution to research and
\nteaching, links to creative and\/or scholarly work, and three letters of reference.
\nThe deadline for receipt of applications is December 06, 2013.<\/p>\n
Applications should be sent to:<\/p>\n
Jim Fenton
\nSecretary, FFA CRC Search Committee
\nYork University
\nFaculty of Fine Arts, GCFA 201
\n4700 Keele Street
\nToronto, ON M3J 1P3<\/p>\n
Tel: +1 416 736-2100 x 20033
\nEmail: jfenton@yorku.ca<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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