Research Chair in Collaborative digital scholarship, Canada
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Tier I Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Collaborative Digital Scholarship
University of Guelph
The College of Arts in the University of Guelph invites applications to be the University's nominee for a Tier I Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Collaborative Digital Scholarship. The successful candidate will be nominated by the University to the CRC Secretariat and, if approved, will be appointed as a regular faculty member to a tenure-track position at the Associate or Full Professor level. The CRC Program was established by the Government of Canada to enable Canadian Universities to achieve the highest levels of research excellence in the global, knowledge-based economy. Tier I CRCs are awarded to individuals who are outstanding researchers in their fields, and acknowledged as world leaders (see htto://www.chairs.gc.ca for details).
Digital Scholarship in the Humanities and Fine and Performing Arts is expanding in the College. The College is a co-sponsor of the Digital Humanities Summer Institute (held at the University of Victoria) and as of January 1st 2014 will host the first Michael Ridley Digital Humanities Post-Doctoral position (in conjunction with the McLaughlin Library) at the University of Guelph. In addition, a number of digital-related projects are active in the College: the Orlando Project and Canadian Writing Research Collaboratory (both in conjunction with the University of Alberta); the Canadian Adaptations of Shakespeare Project; the CFI-funded 1871 Census Project; the Media Education Project Portal; and the MCRI-funded Improvisation, Communities and Social Practice Project (publisher of an online, open access academic journal, Critical Studies in Improvisation).
The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant area of the Humanities or Fine and Performing Arts, and will have a distinguished record of achievement in digital applications, teaching, and research. The candidate must be recognized as a world leader in his/her chosen research field. The ability to lead teams of colleagues and students working on digital projects in different areas is essential, as is a successful record in having received relevant external research grants. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track-record of theorizing digital scholarship and knowledge mobilization. The successful candidate will teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels, supervise graduate students, and lead research initiatives. S/he will be resident in an academic unit, but will engage in activities that benefit a wide range of disciplines within the College of Arts and beyond.
This Chair is a transformative position that will ignite future research, moving digital studies forward at the University of Guelph. Among the areas which the CRC will develop, we put particular emphasis on: born-digital scholarship and changing methods for liberal arts research; interfaces and tools for cultural collections and research; social and community-supported collaboration and knowledge production; cyber-infrastructure, sustainability, and interoperability; new technologies and their cultural impact.
Although candidates of all nationalities are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents (all applicants should clearly indicate their status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident). The University of Guelph is committed to the principles of employment equity.
The search committee will begin considering applications on February 15, 2014. Applicants should submit a current C.V. along with a statement of research interests, a research proposal (maximum of five pages) for the purpose of the CRC nomination, a teaching dossier, and the names and addresses of four referees to:
Inquiries may be directed to: don.bruce@uoguelph.ca <mailto:don.bruce@uoguelph.ca>
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
diversification of our University community are encouraged to apply.
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http://www.uoguelph.ca/facultyjobs/postings/ad13-31.shtml
