[artinfo] Senior Position in Digital Media and Digital Arts

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Senior Position in Digital Media and Digital Arts

The College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at the University of 
California (CHASS), Riverside 
(<http://chass.ucr.edu/>http://chass.ucr.edu/), invites applications for a 
senior (associate or full) professorship in Digital Media and Digital Arts. 
The position will be available July 1, 2004. The successful candidate will 
be central to shaping the development of undergraduate and graduate 
programs for the study of digital art/media technique, execution, and 
critical analysis in collaboration with the UCR Bourns College of 
Engineering. A shared appointment between the colleges is possible. Ph.D. 
preferred. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

The candidate should have a deep understanding of both the creative 
processes of media and digital art as well as the technical means and 
issues related to its production. They should be conversant in the 
languages of both digital artists and programmers. A strong record of 
productivity in content provision is essential. Work in the areas of 
computer graphics and/or interactive design (such as game development, 
applied virtual environments, interface design) is particularly desirable. 
Preferably the candidate should also have background and interest in new 
media theory, critical theory, and new media research.

Applicants should provide a letter of interest, vita, examples of work and 
three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on 
January 2, 2004 and continue until the position is filled. For more 
information, and to submit applications, contact:


Professor Robert Hanneman
Associate Dean
College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
3415 Humanities and Social Sciences Bldg.
University of California
Riverside, CA 92521
Robert.Hanneman at ucr.edu

UCR (<http://www.ucr.edu/>http://www.ucr.edu/) is an equal employment 
opportunity/affirmative action employer. For more information: 
<http://digtialartssearch.ucr.edu>http://digtialartssearch.ucr.edu