Times_New_RomanDirector Institute for Studies in the Arts Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts Arizona State University Times_New_RomanArizona State University and The Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts invites nominations and applications for the position of Director, Institute for Studies in the Arts (ISA). As chief administrative officer, the director will provide leadership and management for the internationally known ISA. The ISA is an interdisciplinary research center that supports individual inquiry and collaboration among artists, scholars, and technologists. Its vision is to invent new forms of art experience and processes for creating and teaching the arts. Established in 1989, the ISA has emerged as a dynamic presence in the small but growing number of international interdisciplinary research centers. The ISA engages in research initiatives with both resident and visiting artists supported by a staff of artists, technologists, and creative environments including a Media Lab, sound design studio, Intelligent Stage/experimental dance space, Technology Development Studio, and black box theatre. Recent artists in residence include Jim Campbell, Toni Dove, Ralph Lemon, and Eduardo Kac. Required qualifications include: A terminal degree in the arts or distinguished record of accomplishment in teaching and/or research/creative activity in one of the four fine arts disciplines (art, dance, music or theatre) commensurate with an appointment as a tenured full professor; and demonstrated experience in fiscal and personnel management. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership for innovative research in the arts; managing artists, technologists, support staff, and students in a creative environment; building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external constituencies; and fiscal management and development, as well as cultivation of collaborative ventures with industry. Preferred qualifications include demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary research collaborations; a proven record of successful experience with new forms in the arts that transcend disciplinary boundaries; knowledge of current and emerging possibilities for new expression in the arts and be philosophically committed to creative research initiatives in a Research I university. Learn more about ASU (http://www.asu.edu/), The Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts (0000,0000,00FFhttp://herbergercollege.asu.edu) and the Institute for Studies in the Arts (0000,0000,00FFhttp://herbergercollege.asu.edu/isa/) on the World Wide Web. The position is a full-time, 12-month, administrative appointment with faculty status. The preferred starting date is July 1, 2001. Nomination and Application Deadline: The review of applications will begin 15 February 2001. Applications and nominations received after this initial deadline will be reviewed on a biweekly cycle as necessary until the position is filled. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Application Procedure: Candidates must supply a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses (postal and e-mail), and telephone number of three references who are qualified to comment on the candidate's ability to successfully lead and manage the Institute for Studies in the Arts. Application materials should be directed to: Chair, Search Committee, Director for the Institute for Studies in the Arts, The Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts, Arizona State University, P. O. Box 872102, Tempe, AZ 85287-2102. John D. Mitchell Arizona State University p.480-965-2709 f.480-965-2247