I've been asked by the University of Alberta's Faculty of Extension to
distribute the job posting below. It's a very exciting position for the
right person. The competition is open until May 15th.

The University of Alberta (www.ualberta.ca) is located in Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada.

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Brenda Belokrinicev, M.A.
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JOB POSTING BEGINS:
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FACULTY POSITION

Assistant/Associate Professor in Extension and Director – Applied Arts
Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta

The Faculty of Extension invites applications for a tenure track
appointment beginning July 1, 2003 at the rank of assistant or associate
professor to provide academic leadership to its Applied Arts unit. Current
non-credit and certificate credit offerings of the unit include visual
arts, residential interiors, design, writing, editing and publishing,
languages, educational travel and a collaborative liberal studies program
for older adults with the Edmonton Lifelong Learners Association. As part
of the strategic planning and development of the unit and the Faculty the
director will explore and seek university approval, in collaboration with
the appropriate faculties and external organizations, for new non-credit
and certificate and diploma credit programs of study that respond to
professional and public needs in the humanities and the arts. Existing and
new program possibilities will be addressed through research, the
production and delivery of learning opportunities, and through information
services. The director will also be responsible for acquiring external
resources to support research, development, delivery and evaluation of all
unit activities. In addition to leadership and other executive
responsibilities the director, as a member of the tenure track academic
staff, is expected to publish or engage in other creative activity, teach
and participate in Faculty and university committee work.

Applied Arts is one of eight academic units in the Faculty of Extension. It
has a full-time permanent staff of six and a number of special project
contract staff. Its annual budget, which is based on cost recovery, is
about $900,000. The unit offers about 220 courses annually and the number
of course registrations is about 3400. Unique facilities include two art
studios, a print-making classroom and an art gallery dedicated to
supporting teaching, and student and instructor exhibitions.

The Faculty of Extension has a strong mandate from the University of
Alberta with general responsibility for lifelong learning and outreach, and
special responsibility to serve learners whose needs are not met through
other academic programs. With over 120 staff, 15 of whom are tenure track
academic appointments, and an annual gross expenditure budget of $12
million, the Faculty realizes its mandate through a broad range of programs
and services. These include: a graduate degree in Communications
Technology; over 30 other credential-bearing programs; an array of personal
development offerings; specialized on-line and community-oriented services;
and additional technical assistance and research services. The Faculty
operates from two modern and technologically advanced facilities on campus,
the University Extension Centre and the new TELUS Centre for Professional
Development.

The successful candidate will be passionate about the humanities, the arts
and lifelong learning and will be familiar with the university context and
continuing education. S/he will demonstrate an ability to collaborate
effectively within and outside the university and will be enthusiastic
about exploring the prospects and potentials of internet-based education
and information services. Personal qualities will include integrity, sound
judgment, and confidence coupled with an accessible manner, a sense of
humour, energy and enthusiasm. A doctorate in the arts or humanities is
required. However, consideration will be given to exceptional candidates
who have a doctoral thesis defense scheduled prior to October 1, 2003 and
to candidates from Fine or Applied Arts disciplines in which the master's
degree is the terminal degree. Appointment at the rank of assistant
professor requires demonstrated potential for scholarship and for associate
professor an academic record appropriate to that rank. Experience in
continuing education program development and delivery will an asset.

The 2003-04 salary floor for the rank of assistant professor is $49,188 and
for associate professor $61,130. The University of Alberta supplements
salary with an excellent benefits plan.

The deadline for applications is May 15, 2003. The appointment will take
effect July 1, 2003 or as soon as possible thereafter. Written
applications, accompanied by a resume of qualifications and experience, and
the names and addresses of three referees, should be submitted to:

Dr. Gerry Glassford, Acting Dean
Faculty of Extension
2-02 University Extension Centre
University of Alberta
8303 – 112 Street, NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2T4
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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens
or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be
considered.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to
the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage
applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with
disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

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