Aalto University is a new university created from the merger of the Helsinki School of Economics, the University of Art and Design Helsinki and Helsinki University of Technology. The new university's ambitious goal is to rank among the top universities in the world in its areas of specialization. The combination of three universities opens up new possibilities for strong multi-disciplinary education and research.
The goal of the Aalto University School of Art and Design is to be a dynamic, international school that promotes the development of creative fields, the regeneration of Finnish culture and artistic education and furthers innovation-based business that supports sustainable development. The School cooperates actively with industry, the cultural sector and the surrounding society and forms networks with the best international universities and centers of expertise in order to realize its goals. The teaching and research of the School of Art and Design focus on design, media, art education, visual culture and audio-visual presentation. The Aalto University School of Art and Design has approximately 1900 students and 450 staff.
The Department of Design at the School of Art and Design is an academic community of approximately 700 students and 100 staff members. The department conducts research and provides education in bachelor, master and doctoral programmes across a broad range of subjects and themes.
The Department of Design invites applications for:
PROFESSOR OF DESIGN, ESPECIALLY PRACTICE-LED DESIGN RESEARCH
The Department of Design offers an inspiring research community. The professor will create knowledge and expertise on crossing the borders of art, design and research. She/he will teach and lead research on the phenomena on the dynamic interfaces of these disciplines. The person chosen for the position is expected to become closely linked to the educational development within the unit.
The position will be filled at the Tenure track of Aalto University. The tenure track is open to talented individuals who have excellent potential for academic career. On the basis of their experience and competence, applicants will be placed on any of the four levels of the tenure track system: Assistant Professor (1), Assistant Professor (2), Associate Professor or Full Professor. The candidates for the two first-mentioned levels are appointed for a fixed term, while the candidates for the position of Associate Professor are appointed either permanently or for a fixed term. The full professor positions are permanent positions. For more information on the tenure track system of Aalto University please see www.aalto.fi/en/tenuretrack<http://www.aalto.fi/en/tenuretrack>.
Throughout their careers, those under the academic tenure track system are expected to exercise and guide scientific research and/or artistic activity, to provide related higher education, to follow the advances of their field and to take part in societal interaction and international collaboration in their field. Individuals placed on the Aalto University tenure track for professors have the possibility to advance in their career through regular performance assessments, which take into account their merits in all areas of their scope of duty.
Aalto University follows the new salary system of Finnish universities, but applicants may also provide salary requirements.
DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN
The above-mentioned position is located in the Department of Design, see http://www.taik.fi/mo/english/l<http://www.taik.fi/en/departments/media.html> and http://www.taik.fi/designresearch/
Within the Department of Design the successful candidate will be expected
- to start and lead the development of the research program in the area of Practice-led Design Research
- to plan, develop and coordinate related education within the department at both Masters and Doctoral levels
For additional information, please contact:
Head of Department, Professor Pirjo Hirvonen, tel. +358 50 3636 011, e-mail: [log in to unmask] or Professor Tapio Yli-Viikari, tel. +358 50 521 6111, e-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
APPLICATION MATERIALS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The application materials should include the following appendices:
1. Application letter addressed to the President of Aalto University
2. Curriculum Vitae (with contact details)
3. Design / Art Work portfolio
4. List of publications, art works, designs, productions (the most important ones to be marked with an asterisk)
5. Brief overview (max 3 pages) of your ideas regarding the future development of your professional field of interests
6. Description of current research interests, and tentative research proposal
The applications materials for this position are to be written in English, addressed to the President of Aalto University and submitted to the Registry of Aalto University preferably by e-mail to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> no later than 15th March 2011. Electronic documents should be submitted in PDF format and the file names should follow the format lastname_practiceled.pdf. (e.g. lastname_practiceled1.pdf). The postal address is Aalto University, School of Art and Design, P.O. Box 31000, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland. The registry closes at 3.00 p.m.
The language requirements for applicants are described in more detail in the application instructions.
Please find detailed application instructions attached (see application instructions beside).
Should there be a lack of eligible applicants, the application period may be extended. Aalto University reserves the right to also consider other candidates for the professorial positions.
The application materials will not be returned.
Helsinki, 14.01.2011
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