|
| Academic/Administrative Unit: School of the Arts |
| Department: VCUarts- Qatar | Date Posted: 9/14/2009 |
| Rank: Assistant/Associate/Professor | Hire Date: 8/1/2010 |
| Title: MFA in Design Studies Faculty Position Number: F25770 |
| Deadline: Review Begins 10/15/09 | Type of Search: National |
| Description: This faculty position will support the first Master of Fine Arts in Design program in the Gulf region. The Design Studies track of the MFA program offered in Qatar features an interdisciplinary studio environment for applied design research and theoretical investigations. The faculty will be responsible for teaching research, studio and/or theory courses that explore development of innovative project opportunities, link graduate research to national, regional and international design networks, link course content with ongoing projects in the VCU Center for Research in Design and Entrepreneurial programs, and support collaborations across Education City universities and Qatar Foundation Centers to achieve the Qatar Foundations mission to create a center of excellence in education, research that will help transform Qatar into a knowledge based society. This MFA track is a two-year program accepting 6 students per year. Major responsibilities also include all other duties as assigned. |
| Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a masters or terminal degree in design or related field; an established academic career distinguished by an excellent record of peer-reviewed publications, exhibitions, design projects, or comparable research accomplishments; and demonstrated teaching in graduate education. The top candidate will possess expertise in areas that will collaborate closely with other faculty in the MFA in Design Studies program. |
| Application Process: Qualified applicants who have a record of achievement appropriate to VCUQatar should submit a letter of interest with a curriculum vitae, 20 examples of personal work and 20 examples of student work, unofficial transcripts, and the names of five references including email and telephone contact information to Ryan Ellington (rfellington@vcu.edu), Human Resources Administrator. Only Electronic submissions will be accepted.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information on VCUQatar and this unique international opportunity, please visit
www.vcu.edu/arts/employment/qatar |
For Additional Information: Ryan Ellington Phone:(804)827-1993 Fax:(804)827-0683 Web:www.qatar.vcu.edu
|