nathaniel.stern

I worked in this department (at the top University in Africa) as the 

part-time core lecturer for over 3 years, but it seems timing has 

worked against me - now that they have a full-time position, I'm 

about to pursue my own advanced degree in Ireland. I HIGHLY recommend 

considering this job - even if, rather than looking to settle here, 

it's just an adventure in Africa for a couple of years (or if you 

want some tenure-track, full-time experience). It's a very small 

department - three full-time posts - and the interactive MA degree 

would be yours to control, with about only 10 grad students per year 

(the undergrad courses are new, so I'm not sure how those would run). 

Christo, head of the division, is game for all types of 

experimentation in practice and curricula, and a master at cutting 

through red tape, alternative methods of presentation, and finding 

funding and equipment - especially considering this is third world.

and note that if you know any 3D-ers, there is also a post for them 

(separate MA degree, in same department) ;)

Contact Christo, email address below, with any q's (and unofficial 

ones can come to me, should you want a scoop). Best,

PS note that application deadline is a bit tight - 29 September

WITS UNIVERSITY, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

The successful candidate will be a producing artist working in the

Qualifications: MA, MFA, MPS, MSc or equivalent qualification.

Experienced with at least one interactive development environment and

qualified to teach creative web design and at least two of the

following: multimedia performance, video art, sound art or net.art.

Duties: Teach both production and theory to postgraduate and

undergraduate classes. Supervise postgraduate research projects,

collaborative exhibitions and assist with course administration.

For further information contact Professor Christo Doherty, Head of

Digital Arts, christo.doherty@wits.ac.za or visit

Renumeration: This is a tenure track position or can be a short-term

(two year) contract. A competitive package with excellent benefits

will be offered, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Appointment: Incumbents will be required to assume duty in January

To apply: Submit a covering letter and detailed CV with names

addresses and e-mail addresses of 3 referees, as well as certified

copies of degrees and identity document to - Molly Orr, Human

Resources Manager, Faculty of Humanities, University of the

Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, WITS, 2050, South Africa.

I worked in this department (at the top University in Africa) as the  
part-time core lecturer for over 3 years, but it seems timing has  
worked against me - now that they have a full-time position, I'm  
about to pursue my own advanced degree in Ireland. I HIGHLY recommend  
considering this job - even if, rather than looking to settle here,  
it's just an adventure in Africa for a couple of years (or if you  
want some tenure-track, full-time experience).  It's a very small  
department - three full-time posts - and the interactive MA degree  
would be yours to control, with about only 10 grad students per year  
(the undergrad courses are new, so I'm not sure how those would run).  
Christo, head of the division, is game for all types of  
experimentation in practice and curricula, and a master at cutting  
through red tape, alternative methods of presentation, and finding  
funding and equipment - especially considering this is third world.

I've put a pdf of the post ad at http://atjoburg.net/wits-post.pdf -  
and note that if you know any 3D-ers, there is also a post for them  
(separate MA degree, in same department) ;)

Contact Christo, email address below, with any q's (and unofficial  
ones can come to me, should you want a scoop). Best,

WITS UNIVERSITY, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DIGITAL  ARTS (FULL-TIME LECTURESHIP)

The successful candidate will be a producing artist working in the
area of interactive/digital arts.

Qualifications: MA, MFA, MPS, MSc or equivalent qualification.
Experienced with at least one interactive development environment and
qualified to teach creative web design and at least two of the
following: multimedia performance, video art, sound art or net.art.

Duties: Teach both production and theory to postgraduate and
undergraduate classes. Supervise postgraduate research projects,
collaborative exhibitions and assist with course administration.

For further information contact Professor Christo Doherty, Head of
Digital Arts, christo.doherty@wits.ac.za or visit
www.wits.ac.za/artworks

Renumeration: This is a tenure track position or can be a short-term
(two year) contract. A competitive package with excellent benefits
will be offered, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Appointment: Incumbents will be required to assume duty in January
2007, or as soon as possible.

To apply: Submit a covering letter and detailed CV with names
addresses and e-mail addresses of 3 referees, as well as certified
copies of degrees and identity document to - Molly Orr, Human
Resources Manager, Faculty of Humanities, University of the
Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, WITS, 2050, South Africa.
Tel: +27 11 717 1411
Email: orrmg@hse.wits.ac.za
Closing Date: 29 September 2006


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