[Sigia-l] FW: Information Design Position

[James Weinheimer]

Forwarded. Jim
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Design: Information Design

The Department of Design, Faculty of Fine Arts, York University invites
applications for a tenure track position, effective July 1, 2003, in
Information Design from candidates who (1) have a strong record in the
field,
(2) want to shape design research, and (3) push new ideas for design¹s
leadership role in the information age. This appointment offers a most
unique
opportunity to be part of the unfolding of both a new graduate program in
design and a Design Research Institute which is (1) thematically focused,
(2)

establishing research database(s), and (3) developing interactive systems.
This position is subject to budgetary approval by the University.

The Department of Design is one of six departments within the Faculty of
Fine
Arts at York University in Toronto - the third largest university in Canada,
with over 40,000 students.  The Bachelor of Design degree is offered as part
of a joint program in design with Sheridan College, one of the most
respected
institutions in North America for graphic design, animation and technology.
Our undergraduate curriculum focuses upon all aspects of Design Studies,
Communication Design, Information Design, and Interactivity.

The successful applicant will provide leadership in teaching and research in
at least two of the following practicum based areas: information design,
typography, and knowledge management systems (in both digital and
traditional
formats), as well as being able to teach at least one course in the Design
Studies area. Teaching responsibilities include teaching in the current
undergraduate program and in the future graduate program.

This appointment will require the usual responsibilities of participation in
departmental governance, management of committees, course and curriculum
development, advising and evaluations of incoming applicants. Each applicant
is expected to have the relevant terminal graduate degree and either possess
or be willing to seek RGD membership in Ontario.

Initial applications for candidacy should include:

. a letter of application stating your interests in the areas of research,
teaching, and practice;
. examples of your research and/or design work;
. examples of your students¹ work (if available);
. a curriculum vitae, and
. a list of five academic and/or professional references who we may contact
      with your permission.

Candidates with strong previous teaching and/or extensive professional
experience and a track record in research will be given preference. Rank
will
be at either the Assistant or
the Associate Professor level and the salary will be competitive and
commensurate with
your experience.
York University has an Affirmative Action Program with respect to its
faculty
and librarian appointments. The designated groups are: women, racial/visible
minorities, persons with disabilities and aboriginal peoples. Persons in
these
groups must self-identify in order to participate in the Affirmative Action
Program. The Department of Design welcomes applications from persons in
these
groups. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York¹s website at:
http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the
affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will
be given priority.

Please send all application materials by January 15, 2003 to:
Search Committee
Attn: Barb Batke, Administrative Assistant
Department of Design, York University
283 Winters College
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3
phone 416 736-2100 ext. 77434
email: bbatke at yorku.ca
www.design.yorku.ca or www.yorku.ca/finearts