[spectre] Professor of Image in Context (Groningen, NL)

[Geert Lovink]

Professor of Image in Context  (size: 0,5 ftu, scale 15)

Description organisation and place within the organisation:

The Hanze University is in the process of developing itself from an  
educational institution to a knowledge-based institution in an ever  
more interactive relationship with her environment. Conducting applied  
research in close collaboration with partners from the professional  
practice is an important element in this. The Hanze University  
conducts this research in six thematic research centres in which  
research of more than thirty research groups is brought together. The  
Centre of Applied Research and Innovation Art & Society is the latest  
addition to the six research centres.

The Centre of Applied Research and Innovation Art & Society is a  
partnership between Academy Minerva School of Fine Arts, Design and  
Pop Culture and The School of Performing Arts (Prince Claus  
Conservatoire and Dance Academy Noord-Nederland). The key issue in the  
research conducted by The Centre of Applied Research and Innovation  
Art & Society is the innovation of the professional practice of  
artists and designers in relation to the interaction between the  
artist and her/his environment. The Centre of Applied Research and  
Innovation Art & Society comprises three research groups: Lifelong  
learning in Music & the Arts (Prince Claus Conservatoire and Royal  
Conservatoire in The Hague); Image in Context and Pop Culture,  
Sustainability & Innovation (both Academy Minerva). The professor of  
Image in Context will be appointed by Academy Minerva, reports to the  
dean and participates in the Centre of Applied Research and Innovation  
Art & Society.

The research group

The research group Image in Context is connected to the bachelor and  
master programmes of Academy Minerva. The professor leads the research  
group and her/his own group of researchers, helps to give shape to the  
Research Centre and in doing so works closely together with the  
professors of the other research groups. The professor’s most  
important task is to set up and execute an inspirational research  
programme, in close collaboration with colleagues of the research  
centre, the school programmes and the professional practice. In this  
the professor is the link between the Academy and the professional  
practice.

Research domain

The research domain of the Research Group Image in Context is the  
relationship between artists, designers, their artistic expressions  
and society. Research is especially aimed at the various roles artists  
may play in society. Based on their creative talent, their ability for  
critical reflection and their knowledge and skills in the area of  
imagination and visual design, artists have to give shape to new and  
innovative professional practices. In order to realise this, practice- 
based research is conducted, leading to the forming of theories which  
will underpin the further development of the bachelor and master  
curricula.

Mission

-            Supervise applied research;
-            Initiate and supervise research projects relevant for the  
research domain, in collaboration with external partners, teachers and  
students;
-            Actively involve teachers and students in research  
projects;
-            Participate in and contribute to scholarly and social  
debates.
-            Publish research findings and participate in relevant  
national and international conferences;
-            Give advice for the curricula of relevant courses and to  
the Academy.

Profile

-   Extensive academic knowledge of the relationship between artists,  
designers, art and society. Preferably with a PhD, but in any case an  
acknowledged expert in the field.
-   Strategic skills, skilful at formulating innovative ideas and  
theoretical concepts, translating these for the professional practice  
and creating a social support base.
-   Skilled and inspirational at communicating insights and expertise.
-            Has experience with collaborative projects between art  
education and social partners.

            (initiating, directive and reflective), and the ability to  
make visible and communicate the

            qualities of art and design in multidimensional settings.

-             Extensive research experience attested by relevant  
publications.

-            Demonstrable supervising skills and skills in giving  
direction to education-professionals in projects.

-            Have her or his own relevant regional, national and  
international network.

-            Preferably an experienced fundraiser

-            Excellent command of the English language both written  
and spoken.


Competences

Vision

Creativity

Entrepreneurial

Result orientated

Independent

Group focused leadership

Collaborative skills


Terms of employment

The starting date will be as soon as possible. It concerns a period  
appointment of one year with a view to extension of the period by  
another three years. The appointment is made according to the  
stipulations of the collective labour agreement CAO-HBO. An assessment  
is part of the selection procedure. De salary scale for this position  
is 15.

Information

Information about The Centre of Applied Research and Innovation Art &  
Society and the three Research Groups, as well as a job description  
for Professor A, can be obtained via Magda Vooijs, management  
assistant to the Dean of Academy Minerva, m.g.vooijs at pl.hanze.nl, tel.  
050 595 1202.

More information about the Research Group Image in Context can be  
obtained via Eduard Heyning, programme manager Centre of Applied  
Research and Innovation Art & Society e.c.heyning at pl.hanze.nl, tel.  
050 595 1259 / 1327.

To apply please send a letter of application and a CV by email to  
Magda Vooijs, m.g.vooijs at pl.hanze.nl

Closing date: 1 May 2011Professor of Image in Context  (size: 0,5 ftu,  
scale 15)

Description organisation and place within the organisation

The Hanze University is in the process of developing itself from an  
educational institution to a knowledge-based institution in an ever  
more interactive relationship with her environment. Conducting applied  
research in close collaboration with partners from the professional  
practice is an important element in this. The Hanze University  
conducts this research in six thematic research centres in which  
research of more than thirty research groups is brought together. The  
Centre of Applied Research and Innovation Art & Society is the latest  
addition to the six research centres.

The Centre of Applied Research and Innovation Art & Society is a  
partnership between Academy Minerva School of Fine Arts, Design and  
Pop Culture and The School of Performing Arts (Prince Claus  
Conservatoire and Dance Academy Noord-Nederland). The key issue in the  
research conducted by The Centre of Applied Research and Innovation  
Art & Society is the innovation of the professional practice of  
artists and designers in relation to the interaction between the  
artist and her/his environment. The Centre of Applied Research and  
Innovation Art & Society comprises three research groups: Lifelong  
learning in Music & the Arts (Prince Claus Conservatoire and Royal  
Conservatoire in The Hague); Image in Context and Pop Culture,  
Sustainability & Innovation (both Academy Minerva). The professor of  
Image in Context will be appointed by Academy Minerva, reports to the  
dean and participates in the Centre of Applied Research and Innovation  
Art & Society.

The research group

The research group Image in Context is connected to the bachelor and  
master programmes of Academy Minerva. The professor leads the research  
group and her/his own group of researchers, helps to give shape to the  
Research Centre and in doing so works closely together with the  
professors of the other research groups. The professor’s most  
important task is to set up and execute an inspirational research  
programme, in close collaboration with colleagues of the research  
centre, the school programmes and the professional practice. In this  
the professor is the link between the Academy and the professional  
practice.

Research domain

The research domain of the Research Group Image in Context is the  
relationship between artists, designers, their artistic expressions  
and society. Research is especially aimed at the various roles artists  
may play in society. Based on their creative talent, their ability for  
critical reflection and their knowledge and skills in the area of  
imagination and visual design, artists have to give shape to new and  
innovative professional practices. In order to realise this, practice- 
based research is conducted, leading to the forming of theories which  
will underpin the further development of the bachelor and master  
curricula.

Mission

-            Supervise applied research;

-   Initiate and supervise research projects relevant for the research  
domain, in collaboration with external partners, teachers and students;
-            Actively involve teachers and students in research  
projects;

-            Participate in and contribute to scholarly and social  
debates.

-            Publish research findings and participate in relevant  
national and international conferences;

-            Give advice for the curricula of relevant courses and to  
the Academy.

Profile

-   Extensive academic knowledge of the relationship between artists,  
designers, art and society. Preferably with a PhD, but in any case an  
acknowledged expert in the field.
-   Strategic skills, skilful at formulating innovative ideas and  
theoretical concepts, translating these for the professional practice  
and creating a social support base.
-   Skilled and inspirational at communicating insights and expertise.
-            Has experience with collaborative projects between art  
education and social partners.

            (initiating, directive and reflective), and the ability to  
make visible and communicate the

            qualities of art and design in multidimensional settings.

-             Extensive research experience attested by relevant  
publications.

-            Demonstrable supervising skills and skills in giving  
direction to education-professionals in projects.

-            Have her or his own relevant regional, national and  
international network.

-            Preferably an experienced fundraiser

-            Excellent command of the English language both written  
and spoken.


Competences

Vision

Creativity

Entrepreneurial

Result orientated

Independent

Group focused leadership

Collaborative skills



Terms of employment

The starting date will be as soon as possible. It concerns a period  
appointment of one year with a view to extension of the period by  
another three years. The appointment is made according to the  
stipulations of the collective labour agreement CAO-HBO. An assessment  
is part of the selection procedure. De salary scale for this position  
is 15.

Information
Information about The Centre of Applied Research and Innovation Art &  
Society and the three Research Groups, as well as a job description  
for Professor A, can be obtained via Magda Vooijs, management  
assistant to the Dean of Academy Minerva, m.g.vooijs at pl.hanze.nl, tel.  
050 595 1202.

More information about the Research Group Image in Context can be  
obtained via Eduard Heyning, programme manager Centre of Applied  
Research and Innovation Art & Society e.c.heyning at pl.hanze.nl, tel.  
050 595 1259 / 1327.

To apply please send a letter of application and a CV by email to  
Magda Vooijs, m.g.vooijs at pl.hanze.nl

Closing date: 1 May 2011