Description
Gannett Chair
5438BR
College of Art and Design
CAD School of Photo Arts and Sciences
Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenured
Faculty Discipline: Imaging and Photographic
Technology, Media Arts Technology
Faculty Rank: Associate Professor, Professor
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 11-Aug-2021
Department/College Description
THE DEPARTMENT:
The School of Photographic Arts and Sciences (SPAS) is
internationally recognized for its professional study of photographic practices
in a wide array of related disciplines, including advertising and fine art
photography, photojournalism, visual media, photographic sciences, and media
technologies. It maintains connections with the college’s Image Permanence
Institute, a recognized leader in the research and preservation of images and
cultural heritage. To learn more about the programs, faculty and students in
SPAS, please visit https://cad.rit.edu/photography.
THE COLLEGE:
RIT's College of Art and Design is the university's creative hub
where art, design, science, and technology intersect in its five schools: Art,
Design, American Crafts, Film and Animation, and Photographic Arts and
Sciences. The range of innovative programs offers students a panoramic
perspective from creating fine art using centuries-old methods to pushing the
boundaries of digital creativity. The College of Art and Design has an
enrollment of more than 1,600 undergraduate students and 300 graduate students,
https://rit.edu/artdesign.
Detailed Job Description
The School of Photographic Arts and Sciences invites applicants to
apply for the endowed and tenured Gannett Chair, an associate professor or
professor position in its Bachelor of Science program and Master of Science
program. Applicants must demonstrate significant professional experience and
expertise in media and imaging technologies. The appointment begins August
2021. Successful candidates must be committed to teaching courses at the
undergraduate and graduate level in Photographic Sciences (BS) and Media Arts
and Technology (MS). Based on the demands of this area, the ideal candidate
will provide leadership and vision in the continued interdisciplinary vibrancy
of the School's BS/MS programs, its students and curricula.
We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in
contributing to a community committed to Student Centeredness; Professional
Development and Scholarship; Integrity and Ethics; Respect, Diversity and
Pluralism; Innovation and Flexibility; and Teamwork and Collaboration. Select
to view links to RIT's https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/policiesmanual/p040,
https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/policiesmanual/p030, and
https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/policiesmanual/p050.
Required Minimum Qualifications
• MS or PhD in imaging, the imaging/media industry or related
field
• Experience in imaging and media technologies, including but not
limited to digital asset/content management, image quality, color, contemporary
media publishing, media communications, and social media
• Applied experience in media content management and generation
(still, video, image quality, color, programming for imaging, image delivery
and optimization, imaging systems and workflow)
• Demonstrated achievement in imaging and media fields, records of
which may include conference proceedings, standards work, presentations,
publications, patents, and other notable achievements
• Teaching experience and/or industry education experience
• Leadership/management experience
• Academic/industry research experiences, including
grants/foundation funding support
• Demonstrated professional communication, presentation, and
writing skills
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s
continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences
• Evidence of ability to articulate and implement a dynamic vision
for the future of the photography program in the School of Photographic Arts
and Sciences
Required Minimum Education Level
MS, MA
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of Publications,
List of References, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching
Philosophy
How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty. Search: 5438BR.
Please submit your cover letter addressing the listed qualifications; your
current vita; and upload the following attachments:
• A contribution to https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2016/06/10/how-write-effective-diversity-statement-essay
• A teaching philosophy
• Examples of peer-reviewed published work
• The name, title, email address and phone number for three
references
You can contact the search committee with questions on the
position at:
Christye Sisson, Program Director
School of Photographic Arts and Sciences
College of Art and Design
Rochester Institute of Technology
Phone: 585-475-4228 or by email at
cpspph@rit.edu?subject=Gannett%20Endowed%20Professor%20search.
Application review begins February 1, 2021 and continues until the
position is filled.
The direct link to this posting can be found here:
https://apptrkr.com/2131579
Additional Details
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer
that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more
information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of
Education at ED.Gov.
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