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FACULTY POSITION
Assistant/Associate Professor in Extension and Director – Applied Arts
Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta (http://www.ualberta.ca)
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
C$49,188 and
for associate professor C$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
Canada T6G 2T4
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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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