The Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD University) invites applications for:
Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Applied Creativity
Subject to budgetary and final approval by the Board of Governors, this is a tenure track appointment governed by the Collective Agreement, which commences January 1, 2011
Review Begins: March 15, 2010
NSCAD University invites applications for a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Applied Creativity (http://nscad.ca/site-nscad/media/nscad/strategicplan.pdf). Through this appointment, NSCAD University is seeking to strengthen its leadership position in research in Art, Craft and Design with emphasis on the social and community applications of technology in contemporary culture.
The successful candidate will establish an exemplary scholarly and creative presence, stimulate interdisciplinary creative research, mobilize established studio strengths within NSCAD and participate in local and international research networks. The Canada Research Chair is expected to promote a strong externally funded research programme, to contribute to teaching at the University and to engage with the larger community. The candidate must be a practitioner with a strong record of creative work and a history of engagement in pedagogical practice in Art, Craft or Design.
Applications will be reviewed starting March 15, 2010 until a candidate is chosen. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Hiring will be in accordance with NSCAD University’s policy on non-discrimination. The application must include the following: a statement outlining qualifications for this position, a portfolio of professional work, a research plan, a curriculum vitae, a sample of relevant published writing, course outlines, a description of teaching interests, and the names and contact information of three referees. The University will seek permission from the applicant before contacting the referees.
James Moy
Provost and Vice-President
Office of Academic Affairs and Research
NSCAD University
5163 Duke Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3J6
Phone: 902 494 8125
Fax: 902 425 4664
About NSCAD University:
Founded in Halifax in 1887, NSCAD University is an international centre of excellence for the study, practice, and teaching of the visual arts. NSCAD University offers Master of Design and Master of Fine Arts degrees along with Bachelor of Art in Art History, Bachelor of Design degrees in Interdisciplinary Design, and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Ceramics, Film, Fine Art, Interdisciplinary, Intermedia, Jewellery and Metalsmithing, Photography, and Textiles. Currently there are over 1000 students enrolled in graduate and undergraduate programs.
New NSCAD student award explores link between art and health
One-time competition features $10,000 in prizes
To mark its 10th anniversary, the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation (NSHRF) has established a one-time competition, exclusively for NSCAD University students.
Using the theme “The synergy of art and health for mind and body,” the NSHRF Art in Health Award Competition is open any full-time graduate or undergraduate student in sculpture, design, drawing, painting, jewellery, metalsmithing, textiles, photography, printmaking and ceramics. All works must be new and suitable for indoor display in a public office.
The NSHRF is generously supporting the juried competition – designed to develop a fuller understanding of the integration of art and science -- with $10,000 in prizes:
· First place - $5,000
· Second place - $3,000
· Third place - $2,000
Winners of the NSHRF Art in Health Award Competition will be announced at the NSCAD University 2010 Graduation and Commencement Ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, May 15.
Deadline for applications is 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 30. Submissions must include a completed application form and proposal template, a resume, names of two faculty references and no more than four digital images or scanned sketches of the work. Winning submissions must be completed by September 30, 2010.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the application form, contact Bernadette Kehoe, Director of Financial Aid & Student Counselling, Office of Student Services at 494-8130 or via e-mail at nscad.ca
To learn more about the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation, go to www.nshrf.ca.
Professor Glen Hougan Awarded 2009-10 Faculty Research and Creative Practice Grant
For his most interesting and engaging research program in Human Factors and Design, this year’s Research and Creative Practice award was presented to Design faculty member, Glen Hougan.
Specifically, the grant will support Glen’s ongoing work with the Aging (Empathy) Suit. Since one out of every ten people in the world is over 60 – rising to one in five in many industrialized countries, the research is timely. As our population ages, responding to their needs will be one of the most important and continuing issues for designers. From this change in demographics, there will be a need to provide services and products for our large aging population. In order to provide those products and services, a better understanding of the physical changes and limitations that the elderly may experience is needed.
The Award of $4500 will assist Professor Hougan and a team of associates to move his preliminary research and proof of principle prototype to the next research and design level. The Empathy Suit, when worn, physically simulates the physiological changes associated with aging. The suit is intended to become an effective way to allow those involved in designing and providing services, products and environments for the elderly an immediate understanding of the physical limitations associated with aging.
Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN)
The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) is a partnership of Canadian universities, dedicated to expanding digital content for the academic research enterprise in Canada. Through the coordinated leadership of librarians, researchers, and administrators, CRKN undertakes large-scale content acquisition and licensing initiatives in order to build knowledge infrastructure and research capacity in Canada's universities.
CRKN is currently undertaking a major content expansion in the social sciences and humanities, and was recently awarded federal grant funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), with matching funding for NSCAD’s participation provided by the Nova Scotia Research and Innovation Trust (NSRIT). Through the provision of access to numerous digital libraries for images and academic periodical indexes, this project will build new capacity for research in the social sciences and humanities, and enhance multi- and inter- disciplinary research in Canada.
Please refer to the NSCAD Library webpage to access these valuable research resources.
Early Stage Commercialization Fund
Supported by Nova Scotia Economic Development, the Early Stage Commercialization Fund is aimed at moving Nova Scotia university and community college research to market.
Up to $50,000 per project in funding is available to advance a technology that has achieved, or is close to achieving, a prototype/proof-of-concept stage and is approaching market readiness with the possibility of attracting industrial partners and/or investment. Funds can be used to validate market potential, develop market studies, assist with intellectual property protection strategies, build prototypes, and leverage other funds.
The next submission deadline is February 12, 2010.
To obtain an application or more information, please contact the Office of Research Services or visit the Early Stage Commercialization Fund website at: www.innovacorp.ca/about-us/early-stage-commercialization-fund.
Detailed program descriptions and complete listings of all funding programs offered through each agency or department can be obtained through the Office of Research Services or by accessing the appropriate link below.
www.sshrc.ca
Major Collaborative Research Initiatives:
Letter of Intent: Jan 31, 2010
Full Application: Sept 1, 2010
Research Development Initiatives:
April 7, 2010
Aid to Research Workshops and Conferences:
May 1, 2010
www.canadacouncil.ca
Grants to Film and Video Artists:
March 1, 2010
Research/Creation, Production, Scriptwriting
Grants to New Media and Audio Artists:
March 1, 2010
Research, Production, New Media Residencies
Canada Council / NSERC New Media Initiative:
April 15, 2010
Project Grants for Organizations in the Visual Arts:
April 15, 2010
Artists and Community Collaboration Program:
April 15, 2010
Assistance to Fine Arts and Crafts Curators:
Project Grants: March 1, 2010
Long-Term Grants: March 1, 2010
www.gov.ns.ca/dtc/funding.asp
Grants to Organizations and Small Groups:
March 15, 2010
Production/Presentation: 50% of costs up to $15,000
Commissioning Grants: 100% of costs up to $3,000
Professional Development: 50% of costs up to $3,000