Georgia Institute of Technology · 2 months ago
School Chair-Academic - Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveGeorgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta. The College of Design invites nominations and applications for the position of the founding Chair of the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies, seeking a visionary leader to develop a center of excellence at the intersection of arts practice and emerging technologies.
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Responsibilities
Manage academic, fiscal, and personnel matters and ensure the alignment of the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies with the strategic objectives of the College and Institute
Maintain an active role in the academic life of the school by contributing personally to teaching and research
Create strong interdisciplinary relationships with other schools within the College of Design and across campus
Foster an active research culture
Elevate awareness of the school and its programs across the campus, as well as with prospective students, alumni, and community, arts, and industry leaders through relationship building as well as public presentations and speaking engagements
Work with community and corporate leaders' including through the College of Design Dean's Advisory Board and bring a demonstrated passion for community engagement and fundraising, with a commitment to building lasting relationships that support the School and the College's mission and future growth
Develop curricular plans for growth, including growing the major, developing a minor and/or certificate, and envisioning higher-level degrees
Manage space and resources to accommodate growth and ensure technology expansion as technological landscapes change
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have a terminal degree or professional equivalency related to the intersection of arts, entertainment, and creative technologies with a distinguished record of creative and/or scholarly achievement that typically qualifies for a tenured position at the rank of full professor
Preferred
The candidate must maintain an active commitment to the creative industries, to the technologies that support them (especially film, gaming, and/or immersive media), and to the promotion of excellence in teaching and research and must have the ability to engage with community and industry leaders and work effectively with faculty, students, and administrators
Significant experience in academic or research administration is desirable
We especially encourage candidates with proven or emerging skills in industry partnerships and/or fundraising to apply
Company
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology operates as a state-funded research university.
Founded in 1885
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21.95MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-ENational Nuclear Security Administration
2024-07-31Grant· $1.97M
2023-11-22Grant
2023-04-26Grant· $11.63M
Leadership Team
Raghupathy Sivakumar
Vice President of Commercialization & Chief Commercial Officer
Ashok Goel
Professor
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