Position ID: | OSU-Advanced Computing Center for the Arts & Design (ACCAD)-DIRECTOR [#21902] |
Position Title: | Center Director |
Position Type: | Tenured/Tenure-track faculty |
Position Location: | Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States [map] ![]() |
Subject Areas: | Extended Reality Art / Interdisciplinary Arts Design / Interactive Technologies Game Design Performance Media (more...) |
Appl Deadline: | finished (2022/06/09, finished 2023/04/10) |
Position Description: |
Department: Advanced
Computing Center for the Arts and Design Description: The successful candidate for Director will be a communicative and inspiring leader who is committed to continuing to build an inclusive, innovative, and transdisciplinary arts-centric vision for the future of the Center; who is skilled in managing change with people representing diverse areas of study; and who is perceptive in developing the creative potential of faculty, staff, and students. The Director will have a faculty appointment in the College of Arts & Sciences—specifically within one of the relevant arts units—and will be charged with collaborating with arts and other university leaders to grow ACCAD’s integration into Ohio State’s emerging, vibrant Arts and Innovation Districts and the University as a whole. Primary Responsibilities: Position
Requires: The starting date for this position is flexible, with a preference for either January 1, 2023 or July 1, 2023 Qualifications: About
The Ohio State University and Columbus: The
Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and
intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning
community to reach their full potential. Over the next few years, The Ohio
State University is committed to welcoming 350 new faculty hires, many of which
will contribute to growing our role as a premier research university equipped
to answer and interrogate the critical domestic and global societal challenges
that deter equality and inclusion. We are responsive to dual-career families
and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through
a suite of institutionalized policies. The university is a member of the
Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
(HERC). ACCAD is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, the academic heart of the university. The College includes 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. The University has recently undertaken a revision of its General Education requirements, which aim to develop students’ capacities as engaged, resilient, and adaptable citizens and leaders. ACCAD is located on Ohio State University’s main campus in Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. Columbus is the Midwest’s fastest-growing city and the nation’s 14th largest city. Columbus offers a diverse array of welcoming neighborhoods and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Additional information about all that the Columbus area has to offer is available at https://visit.osu.edu/experience. Application
Instructions:
Apply to Academic Jobs Online at: A complete application consists of a cover letter in which you address your leadership vision, teaching, and research and/or creative scholarship; a curriculum vitae; a link to an online portfolio of creative research work; the names and email addresses of three references; and a diversity statement which should articulate your demonstrated commitments and leadership in contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, mentoring, and/or outreach and engagement. Review of applications will continue through the middle of October 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Professor Laura Lisbon (Lisbon.1@osu.edu). The Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, and intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate's employer's policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate's appointment. If the University becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. |