POSITION: Three-year term appointment
RANK: Academic Assistant

START DATE: July 1, 2010

QUALIFICATIONS: An M.F.A. with a concentration in digital media is the preferred degree. The University aspires to hire individuals who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, research and scholarship, and have potential to contribute actively in the Department of New Media and the Faculty of Fine Arts.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be expected to teach core courses in interactive web development, digital video and New Media Foundations. This includes both creative and technical aspects of New Media production as well as the history and theory of New Media as it relates to contemporary culture and society. Other duties may be assigned depending upon the candidate's secondary expertise.

PROGRAM: The Faculty of Fine Arts, housed in the Centre for the Arts with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, offers degree programs in Art, Drama, Music and New Media within the liberal arts education context and focuses on excellence in teaching and research/creative activity.

APPLICATION: Candidates should submit an application describing interest in all areas of teaching expertise, along with a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, current research program and /or samples of recent research/creative work, as well as arrange for three confidential letters of reference under separate cover from people who can assess teaching and research/ creative activity.

ADDRESS: Address applications to:

Dr. Desmond Rochfort, Dean
Faculty of Fine Arts
The University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive
Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4
Tel: (403) 329-2155
Fax: (403) 382-7127 email: angela.luck@uleth.ca

DEADLINE: Applications must be received by the closing date of May 21, 2010.

OPPORTUNITY: The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University is an inclusive and equitable campus encouraging applications from qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Aboriginal persons. This position is subject to the approval of the Board of Governors.