From jim at vispo.com  Tue Dec  5 10:47:01 2017
From: jim at vispo.com (Jim Andrews)
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 08:47:01 -0800
Subject: [x] Assistant Professor in Computer Science Digital Art
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 ?UBC Okanagan in Kelowna is looking for "a tenure-track Assistant 
Professor in Computer Science, with a focus on User Experience (UX) and 
specialization in any of the following areas: Human-Computer Interaction 
(HCI), data visualization, animation, virtual/augmented/mixed reality. 
The below is from Miles Thorogood, who teaches there.

ja

Location: Kelowna - UBC Okanagan

Employment Group:

Faculty (Fac Assn)

Job Category:

Regular

Classification Title:

Asst Professor (tenure-track)

Business Title:

Asst Professor (tenure-track)

VP/Faculty:

UBCO-Provost&VPrncplAcdmc

Department:

UBCO-IKBSAS-CmpSciMathPhyStats

Full/Part Time:??? Full-Time

Desired Start Date:

2018/07/01

Funding Type:

Budget Funded

Closing Date:

2018/01/15

Computer Science/Media Studies - Assistant Professor

https://mycareers.adm.ubc.ca/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=UBC_CE_JOB_DTL&JobOpeningId=28375

The Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences (IKBSAS) at the 
University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications 
for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science, 
with a focus on User Experience (UX) and specialization in any of the 
following areas: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), data visualization, 
animation, virtual/augmented/mixed reality. The appointment is expected 
to start on July 1, 2018, or soon thereafter.

This is a joint appointment in the Media Studies program 
(https://mediastudies.ok.ubc.ca), which is offered collaboratively by 
the IKBSAS (http://ikbsas.ok.ubc.ca/welcome.html) and the Faculty of 
Creative and Critical Studies (http://fccs.ok.ubc.ca/welcome.html). The 
successful candidate will be based in the Department of Computer 
Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics 
(http://cosc.ok.ubc.ca/welcome.html).

Applicants must have a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related 
field with a focus area related to media studies. Candidates must have a 
demonstrated record of research productivity and proven ability to 
obtain external funding in support of a successful program of research. 
They must also demonstrate commitment to student mentoring and 
supervision, excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching 
appropriate to career stage, and an interest in graduate supervision.

The ability to integrate one's expertise into ongoing scholarly 
activities in the department and on campus, and to enhance existing 
strengths in Computer Science, Data Science, Media Studies, Mathematics, 
Optimization, and/or Engineering is highly desirable and will be a 
significant asset. The appointee is also expected to make connections 
with industry partners to support research and learning partnerships.

The successful candidate should be able to teach in core areas of 
computer science, with a particular focus on courses within the recently 
launched media studies program. The individual will also have the 
opportunity to contribute to further development of the curriculum; 
supervise undergraduate and graduate students; and fulfill service 
obligations to the University and community.

The Department is housed in the vibrant Irving K. Barber School of Arts 
and Sciences. The Faculty offers both discipline-based and 
interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The 
collegial learning environment in the Faculty focuses on effective 
teaching, critical and creative scholarship, and the integration of 
scholarship and teaching. We are committed to an ethos of local 
involvement, global engagement, and intercultural awareness, and we 
provide a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive working and 
learning environment for all our students, faculty, and staff. To learn 
about the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Science, go to 
http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/ikbarberschool/welcome.html.

UBC is one of the world's leading universities, and is consistently 
ranked in the top 40. The university has two distinct campuses, one in 
Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC's Okanagan campus, located in the city 
of Kelowna, has over 9,000 students in seven faculties, with strong 
undergraduate and graduate programs. Situated in the heart of the 
Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an 
intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, 
national, and international scholarly activities. For more information 
about UBC resources and opportunities, please visit 
http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-staff-resources/. Information about the 
surrounding community can be found at: 
http://www.hr.ubc.ca/worklife-relocation/.

How to Apply:

i)????????????? a cover letter

ii)???????????? a curriculum vitae

iii)??????????? a research statement

iv)??????????? a statement of teaching philosophy

v)???????????? evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. teaching/course 
evaluations), and

vi)??????????? the names of three referees who have been asked to submit 
letters of reference.

Applicants should also arrange to have their referees submit letters of 
recommendation directly to Ashlee Robinson by the deadline, at: 
ashlee.robinson at ubc.ca.

Please direct any inquiries regarding the posting to Dr. Yves Lucet at: 
yves.lucet at ubc.ca. All correspondence, including referees' letters, must 
indicate the competition title (Computer Science/Media Studies Assistant 
Professor) in the subject line of the e-mail.

The deadline for applications is January 15, 2018.? All positions are 
subject to budgetary approval.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.? An open and 
diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been 
underrepresented or discouraged.? We encourage applications from members 
of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under 
the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender 
identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, 
religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First 
Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are 
encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be 
given priority.

In support of our commitment to equity and diversity, all candidates 
will be invited to participate in an online Equity Survey as part of the 
appointment process.

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From miles.thorogood at gmail.com  Tue Dec  5 10:53:21 2017
From: miles.thorogood at gmail.com (Miles Thorogood)
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 08:53:21 -0800
Subject: [x] Assistant Professor in Computer Science Digital Art
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Thanks Jim.

On Dec 5, 2017 8:47 AM, "Jim Andrews" <jim at vispo.com> wrote:

>  UBC Okanagan in Kelowna is looking for "a tenure-track Assistant
> Professor in Computer Science, with a focus on User Experience (UX) and
> specialization in any of the following areas: Human-Computer Interaction
> (HCI), data visualization, animation, virtual/augmented/mixed reality. The
> below is from Miles Thorogood, who teaches there.
>
> ja
>
>
>
> Location: Kelowna - UBC Okanagan
>
> Employment Group:
>
> Faculty (Fac Assn)
>
> Job Category:
>
> Regular
>
> Classification Title:
>
> Asst Professor (tenure-track)
>
> Business Title:
>
> Asst Professor (tenure-track)
>
> VP/Faculty:
>
> UBCO-Provost&VPrncplAcdmc
>
> Department:
>
> UBCO-IKBSAS-CmpSciMathPhyStats
>
> Full/Part Time:    Full-Time
>
> Desired Start Date:
>
> 2018/07/01
>
> Funding Type:
>
> Budget Funded
>
> Closing Date:
>
> 2018/01/15
>
>
>
>
>
> Computer Science/Media Studies - Assistant Professor
>
> https://mycareers.adm.ubc.ca/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/
> HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=UBC_CE_JOB_DTL&JobOpeningId=28375
>
>
>
> The Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences (IKBSAS) at the
> University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for a
> tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science, with a focus
> on User Experience (UX) and specialization in any of the following areas:
> Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), data visualization, animation,
> virtual/augmented/mixed reality. The appointment is expected to start on
> July 1, 2018, or soon thereafter.
>
> This is a joint appointment in the Media Studies program (
> https://mediastudies.ok.ubc.ca), which is offered collaboratively by the
> IKBSAS (http://ikbsas.ok.ubc.ca/welcome.html) and the Faculty of Creative
> and Critical Studies (http://fccs.ok.ubc.ca/welcome.html). The successful
> candidate will be based in the Department of Computer Science, Mathematics,
> Physics, and Statistics (http://cosc.ok.ubc.ca/welcome.html).
>
> Applicants must have a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field
> with a focus area related to media studies. Candidates must have a
> demonstrated record of research productivity and proven ability to obtain
> external funding in support of a successful program of research. They must
> also demonstrate commitment to student mentoring and supervision,
> excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching appropriate to career
> stage, and an interest in graduate supervision.
>
>
>
> The ability to integrate one's expertise into ongoing scholarly activities
> in the department and on campus, and to enhance existing strengths in
> Computer Science, Data Science, Media Studies, Mathematics, Optimization,
> and/or Engineering is highly desirable and will be a significant asset. The
> appointee is also expected to make connections with industry partners to
> support research and learning partnerships.
>
> The successful candidate should be able to teach in core areas of computer
> science, with a particular focus on courses within the recently launched
> media studies program. The individual will also have the opportunity to
> contribute to further development of the curriculum; supervise
> undergraduate and graduate students; and fulfill service obligations to the
> University and community.
>
>
>
> The Department is housed in the vibrant Irving K. Barber School of Arts
> and Sciences. The Faculty offers both discipline-based and
> interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The
> collegial learning environment in the Faculty focuses on effective
> teaching, critical and creative scholarship, and the integration of
> scholarship and teaching. We are committed to an ethos of local
> involvement, global engagement, and intercultural awareness, and we provide
> a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive working and learning
> environment for all our students, faculty, and staff. To learn about the
> Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Science, go to
> http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/ikbarberschool/welcome.html.
>
>
>
> UBC is one of the world's leading universities, and is consistently ranked
> in the top 40. The university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver
> and one in Kelowna. UBC's Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna,
> has over 9,000 students in seven faculties, with strong undergraduate and
> graduate programs. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the
> most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment
> and excellent opportunities for regional, national, and international
> scholarly activities. For more information about UBC resources and
> opportunities, please visit http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-staff-resources/.
> Information about the surrounding community can be found at:
> http://www.hr.ubc.ca/worklife-relocation/.
>
>
>
> How to Apply:
>
>
>
> i)              a cover letter
>
> ii)             a curriculum vitae
>
> iii)            a research statement
>
> iv)            a statement of teaching philosophy
>
> v)             evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. teaching/course
> evaluations), and
>
> vi)            the names of three referees who have been asked to submit
> letters of reference.
>
>
>
> Applicants should also arrange to have their referees submit letters of
> recommendation directly to Ashlee Robinson by the deadline, at:
> ashlee.robinson at ubc.ca.
>
>
>
> Please direct any inquiries regarding the posting to Dr. Yves Lucet at:
> yves.lucet at ubc.ca. All correspondence, including referees' letters, must
> indicate the competition title (Computer Science/Media Studies Assistant
> Professor) in the subject line of the e-mail.
>
>
>
> The deadline for applications is January 15, 2018.  All positions are
> subject to budgetary approval.
>
> Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.  An open and
> diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been
> underrepresented or discouraged.  We encourage applications from members of
> groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C.
> Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
> expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital
> or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or
> Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
> however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
>
>
>
> In support of our commitment to equity and diversity, all candidates will
> be invited to participate in an online Equity Survey as part of the
> appointment process.
>
>
>
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