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| Academic/Administrative Unit: School of the Arts |
| Department: VCUarts- Qatar | Date Posted: 9/14/2009 |
| Rank: Assistant/Associate/Professor | Hire Date: 7/1/2010 |
| Title: Director of Graduate Studies Position Number: FA4300 |
| Deadline: Review Begins 10/15/09 | Type of Search: National |
| Description: The Director of Graduate Studies is a new position that will provide the leadership to implement and nurture the first Master of Fine Arts in Design program in the Gulf region. The Director will create an exploratory, interdisciplinary studio environment for applied design research and theoretical investigations; will act as a mentor for graduate faculty and students; develop innovative project opportunities and supporting programs; link graduate research to national, regional and international design needs and networks; work closely with the Center for Research in Design and the Entrepreneurship program; administer all resource requirements; ensure adherence to all VCU policies and procedures; 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 and research that will help transform Qatar into a knowledge-based society. The MFA will encourage applicants from all design and related disciplines to create an interdisciplinary learning environment grounded in applied theory, research, and experimental studio innovation. The MFA is a two-year program, accepting 6 students per year, with two full-time faculty, a dedicated research librarian, dedicated media support and materials collection. In addition to administrative duties, the Director will teach one course per year and participate on graduate committees. The Director reports to the Associate Dean for Research and Academic Affairs and participates on university and Qatar Foundation committees. Major responsibilities also include all other duties as assigned. |
| Qualifications: Successful candidates will have a masters or terminal degree in design or related field, with relevant experience in an academic environment distinguished by an excellent record of peer-reviewed publications, exhibitions, design projects, or comparable research accomplishments; a history of progressive responsibility in post-secondary administration; demonstrated teaching and administration in graduate education; demonstrated outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build consensus and work collaboratively with colleagues and students. |
| Application Process: Qualified applicants who have a record of achievement appropriate to VCUQatar should submit a letter of interest with a curriculum vitae, 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
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