Applicants will bring a general expertise in games=
\n design or development across multiple platforms, including mobile, on-line,=
\n platform, serious games and extended reality gaming, with a concentration i=
\nn one of these fields. They will have a strong history of creative practice =
\nand\/or knowledge in gaming and will also be capable of contributing to schol=
\narship in the history, theory, aesthetics and genre criticism in computer ga=
\nmes, preferably within an international context. Holding a Ph.D. in Interact=
\nive Media, Computer Science or other related field and bringing a minimum of=
\n 4 years’ professional experience, they will be capable of curriculum develo=
\npment in computer games and of teaching games development approaches to arti=
\nsts as well as designers at the undergraduate and graduate levels. They will=
\n be interested in exploring research in contemporary and future applications=
\n of games across multiple contexts, including art as well as design, and are=
\n expected to be engaged at an international level.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
=
\n5)ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, WEARABLE\/MOBILE TECHNOLOGY AND INTERFACE=
\nS<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Applicants will bring both research and practical=
\n expertise in the creation of wearable technologies and interfaces such as a=
\npparel or jewellery. They will combine technical and creative skills with kn=
\nowledge of materials and engineering. Candidates may approach wearable techn=
\nologies from various perspectives. This position will work closely with OCAD=
\n‘s Mobile Experience Laboratory and mobile research area as well as its prog=
\nrams in integrated media, textiles and jewellery. It is preferable that the =
\nsuccessful candidate hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or Engineering with st=
\nrong design or wearable art or mobile interface practice. Exceptional candid=
\nates with an MFA or Master’s of Design in fashion and supplementary studies =
\nin engineering will be considered. Applicants will bring capacity in wearabl=
\ne systems creation, fashion and technology\/engineering, and the ability to b=
\nuild physical interfaces to virtual systems.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
6)ASSI=
\nSTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, HUMAN\/COMPUTER INTERACTION AND TANGIBLE INTERF=
\nACES<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Applicants will bring experience in Human\/Comp=
\nuter Interaction (HCI) with a focus on tangible interfaces or ethnography. I=
\nt is preferable that the successful candidate hold a Ph.D. in cognitive scie=
\nnce or computer science with an additional field in the humanities, social s=
\nciences or design. This position will work closely with OCAD’s studio-based =
\nprograms on implementing tangible interfaces. Exceptional candidates with a =
\nMaster’s in Fine Arts or Design and Engineering will be considered. They wil=
\nl have a significant record of supervising graduate students, be familiar wi=
\nth the interdisciplinary scholarship that encompasses HCI and have a history=
\n of collaboration with designers or artists. A successful track-record in re=
\nsearch and industry collaborations is expected.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
ALL=
\n POSITIONS<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
The successful candidates will:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
=B7Assume a key role in building the interdisciplinary Digi=
\ntal Futures Initiative, contributing to teaching and program development at =
\nthe undergraduate and graduate levels;<\/div>\n
=B7be expected to develop s=
\ntrong, externally funded research programs and engage with cross-disciplinar=
\ny research teams;<\/div>\n
=B7be expected to participate in Faculty and uni=
\nversity-wide governance systems, as well as other activities that contribute=
\n to the academic life of OCAD.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Unless otherwise not=
\ned, these positions are to commence with the 2009\/10 academic year and are s=
\nubject to budgetary approval. In light of the specialized nature of some of =
\nthe positions, OCAD is open to considering secondments.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
=<\/p>\n
Candidates are expected to hold a doctoral degree or be close to comple=
\ntion. In some positions a degree at the master’s level combined with excepti=
\nonal industry experience and credentials will be considered. They must have =
\nexperience in the relevant art or design related discipline or in their area=
\n of research; a strong record of creative practice, research, scholarship an=
\nd publication and\/or exemplary professional practice; evidence of positive p=
\nost-secondary teaching experience; and an aptitude for innovative curriculum=
\n development in a degree-granting art and design university.<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n
Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifica=
\ntions.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Applications should include a letter outlini=
\nng interests in the areas of teaching, research\/practice, and service; a cur=
\nriculum vitae; a digital portfolio of recent work where appropriate; and the=
\n names and contact information of at least three references submitted in con=
\nfidence to the address listed below. We would like to receive expressions of=
\n interest by December 15th, including an electronic curriculum vitae. Full a=
\npplications should reach us no later than Monday, January 5th. The review of=
\n applications will take place in stages with an eye toward inviting short-li=
\nsted candidates to OCAD between mid January and late February.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
DFI Program Development and Selection Committee<\/div>\n
Ontari=
\no College of Art & Design<\/div>\n
100 McCaul Street<\/div>\n
Toronto,=
\n ON M5T 1W1<\/div>\n
Fax: (416) 977-3034<\/div>\n
E-mail: rdickenson@ocad.=
\nca<\/div>\n
Web site: http:\/\/www.ocad.ca<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/span><\/span><\/font><\/div>\n~ Caleb J. Clark<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/font><\/div>\n~ Portfolio: http:\/\/www.plocktau.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n~ “The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accompl=
\nished.” – G. B. Shaw.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/font><\/div>\n<\/span>
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