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[ecrea] Trinity College Dublin, School of Drama Film and Music seeks to appoint an Ussher Assistant Professor in Sonic Arts

Sun Dec 13 21:01:08 GMT 2015



Trinity College Dublin, School of Drama Film and Music
Ussher Assistant Professor in Sonic Arts
Deadline: 12 Noon GMT on Monday 18th January, 2016.


The Department of Music seeks to appoint an Ussher Assistant Professor in Sonic Arts with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Music Technology, Performance Studies, Electronic, and Electroacoustic Composition. Applicants should have a specialism in arts and technology, an established publication record of international significance, and experience teaching at university level. The successful candidate will be able to offer undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Music Technology and Composition, attract and supervise postgraduate research students, and show flair for innovative and collaborative course design. The appointee’s scholarly, creative, and/or practice-led work will contribute to the research activity of the School. They will also be expected to undertake appropriate administrative responsibilities, as directed by the Head of Department.

Appointment will be made at a maximum of the 8th point of the New Assistant Professor Merged Salary Scale.

Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally should contact:
Head of the Department of Music, Richard Duckworth by email: (duckwor /at/ tcd.ie)

Applicants must provide the following information in applying for this position: (Please note: only Word or PDF documents should be submitted as part of your application, with links to audio files, if appropriate)

- Cover letter (maximum 1 x A4 page)
- Full curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and also to include names and contact details of 3 referees (email addresses, if possible). - Representative portfolio (in Word or PDF format only) of scores/projects/links to any available recordings (e.g., on SoundCloud), or other documentation together with a writing sample, which could be a dissertation chapter/excerpt, published article, or review. - Research plan (summarising projects to be carried out in the next two years and including details for funding to be sought (2 x A4 pages maximum). - Teaching statement, summarising experience and approach (2 x A4 pages maximum) and any available past teaching evaluations.

Role of the Ussher Assistant Professor
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Show the potential to develop a strong individual and collaborative research profile and contribute to the development of research student activities. - Explain their research through peer-reviewed publications and at conferences. - Demonstrate a proactive approach to exploring opportunities for external research funding. - Contribute to the department’s teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. - Contribute to interdisciplinary modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Assist with examinations.
- Supervise B.A., M.Phil., M.Litt. and Ph.D. dissertations.
- Undertake appropriate administrative tasks, as directed by the Head of Department, including work relating to recruitment, admissions, curriculum development, student engagement, and pastoral care.
- Attend key department and School events (research seminars, etc.).
- Help develop links and partnerships with the wider community.

Research
- Have an established record of achievement, in peer-reviewed publications or documented performances in well-regarded venues or technology projects, as appropriate, and/or experience in practice-led scholarship. - Have proven ability or evident potential to attract external research funding.
- Be able to attract postgraduate students.
- Be committed to professional development.

Teaching
- Have the ability to teach a range of Music Technology courses at the undergraduate level. - Demonstrate excellence in university-level teaching (e.g. teaching evaluations).
- Have conducted research supervision at postgraduate level.
- Be able to offer a broad range of modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. - Be familiar with innovative approaches to teaching including new teaching media. - Have experience working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.

Administration
- Have experience in administering student admissions, recruitment, engagement. - Have interest in interdisciplinary research within and outside of the creative arts. - Be able to design and implement programmes, including distance learning and summer schools.

N.B. Applications will only be accepted through e-recruitment.

Further information and application details can be found at: https://jobs.tcd.ie Contact Person: Grace Bosonnet, Recruitment Partner, Tel: +353 1 896 4015, (bosonneg /at/ tcd.ie) Closing date for receipt of completed applications is no later than 12 Noon GMT on Monday 18th January, 2016.

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