
   FYI,

   JS

   Jeremy Stolow
   Department of Communication Studies, Concordia University, Montreal,
   Canada
   email: [1]jeremy.stolow@concordia.ca
   visit my new website: [2]http://www.jeremystolow.com
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   From: Bart Simon <[3]simonb@alcor.concordia.ca>
   Date: August 25, 2009 11:16:07 AM GMT-04:00
   To: [4]CACS@LISTS.MCGILL.CA
   Subject: [CACS] Research Chair in Game Studies and Design
   Reply-To: Bart Simon <[5]simonb@alcor.concordia.ca>

   Hi Everyone,
   Below is a call for applications for a Canada Research Chair in Game
   Studies and Design at Concordia University in Montreal. We have an
   excellent group of scholars and designers from disciplines across fine
   arts, arts and science and engineering that have recently come
   together to establish the Centre for Technoculture, Art and Games at
   Concordia. We are, as they say, poised for growth and there is great
   energy, resources and commitment to making game studies and design in
   the context of digital culture an interdisciplinary research priority.
   I am more than happy to field any questions about what we have going
   on in Montreal in this area. Please cross-post this call for
   applications to any and all interested folks.
   cheers,
   Bart
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   Bart Simon, Associate Professor
   Department of Sociology and Anthropology
   Director, Centre for Technoculture, Art and Games
   Concordia University, Montreal
   [6]simonb@alcor.concordia.ca
   http://www.tag.hexagram.ca
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   *
   Canada Research Chair in Digital Game Studies and Design*
   Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, invites applications for a
   Senior (Tier I) Canada Research Chair (CRC) in the field of Game
   Studies, Game Design and/or Games and Learning as a joint appointment
   in the Faculty of Arts and Science and Faculty of Fine Arts. The goal
   of the CRC program (http://chairs.gc.ca/) is to ensure that Canadian
   universities "achieve the highest levels of research excellence to
   become world-class research centres in the global, knowledge-based
   economy.
   Concordias academic culture celebrates leading-edge research,
   creativity, and the transfer of knowledge for todays innovation driven
   society. The Chair in Digital Game Studies and Design will build on
   Concordias leadership in the fields of creative expression,
   communication and culture, and information and communication
   technologies as described in our Strategic Research Plan (2008-12)
   http://oor.concordia.ca/formsandreferencedocuments/strategicresearchpl
   an/. Concordia is located in one of North Americas most diverse,
   creative and livable cities. Many leading games companies have chosen
   to locate in Montreal where strategic government initiatives also
   support the research sector and industry.
   Applicants for this position may come from any disciplinary background
   but must have a superior record of publication and/or
   research/creation in the fields of game studies and game design. The
   successful candidate is expected to have an outstanding and innovative
   research program, as well as demonstrated abilities to foster the
   development of broad based interdisciplinary initiatives, attract
   excellent graduate students and secure external funding. The
   successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in the
   development of the newly founded Centre for Technology, Art and Games
   (TAG). The TAG initiative is leading interdisciplinary, cross-Faculty
   research in games studies and design at Concordia. TAG operates under
   the umbrella of the Hexagram Institute for Research/Creation in Media
   Arts and Technologies, which is the largest and most productive new
   media lab in Canada. For additional information on TAG and Hexagram,
   see http://www.tag.hexagram.ca and http://www.hexagram.org
   The successful candidate for the CRC position in the field of Game
   Studies, Game Design and/or Games and Learning will be appointed (with
   tenure) at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The candidate
   will work with the Faculty of Arts and Science and Faculty of Fine
   Arts to prepare the formal CRC nomination according to the CRC program
   guidelines. The university will nominate the successful candidate to
   the CRC Secretariat at the earliest opportunity according to the
   guidelines of the CRC program.
   Applications should consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum
   vitae, copies of recent publications, a statement of teaching
   philosophy/interests, a statement of research achievements, and
   evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates must also arrange to
   have three letters of reference sent directly to:
   Chair, Game Studies and Design CRC Search Committee
   Concordia University
   c/o Faculty of Fine Arts
   1455, De Maisonneuve Boulevard West, EV 2.781
   Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1M8 Canada
   This position, linked to the CRC appointment, will begin July 1, 2010.
   Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
   the position is filled. All applications should reach the Chair of the
   Hiring Committee no later than November 2, 2009. All inquiries about
   the position should be directed to crcgames@alcor.concordia.ca
   Concordia University is committed to employment equity.

References

   1. mailto:jeremy.stolow@concordia.ca
   2. http://www.jeremystolow.com/
   3. mailto:simonb@alcor.concordia.ca
   4. mailto:CACS@LISTS.MCGILL.CA
   5. mailto:simonb@alcor.concordia.ca
   6. mailto:simonb@alcor.concordia.ca
