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Apologies for cross-posting but getting the word out.

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A Research Professor in Digital Media is sought by the Surrey Institute of
Art and Design, University College which is located in Epsom in the UK.

£38 - £41k per annum

With over 3,000 further education, undergraduate and postgraduate
students, The Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College is one
of Europe's largest specialist centres for higher education in art,
design, media and communications.

The Faculty has a large and highly successful undergraduate provision in
graphic design and digital media and a growing reputation for postgraduate
study in new media. There is an active and dynamic group of academic staff
whose research interests is in both the practice and theory of
communication and digital media. On behalf of the Dean, the Faculty
Research Professor will promote the further development of the research
culture within the Faculty of Fashion & Communication. The professor will
be expected to support the academic staff in securing research outcomes of
national and international quality. An individual reputation as a
researcher, with a record of public output compatible with an RAE 5
rating, is essential for this post.

With a degree in an area of art, design or communication, you will be
experienced in research degree supervision and examination relevant to art
and design and communication practice. You should have experience of
managing budgets and staff and have worked on funded research projects.
Previous involvement in bidding for external funding and a good knowledge
of research funding mechanisms and RAE processes are essential. With
excellent interpersonal skills and strong academic leadership qualities
you should have strong professional and academic links with other
universities.

You should fulfil the Institute's criteria for conferment of the title of
Professor (available on request of application pack).

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Dean of
Faculty, Christine Percy on 01372 722407.

For an application form and further details about any of the above posts
please contact the Personnel Department on 01252 892681 (24 hrs) or e-mail
[log in to unmask], quoting reference F&C Res 3-098

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 5th December 2003.

Interviews will be held on Friday 9th January 2004.