[NetBehaviour] Research/Teaching Position 'Networks', Academy of Media Arts Cologne / Department of Art

[Julian Brooks]

Now that's my kind of job spec!

Regards to all from a mid-term lurker, v. nice to be here...

Julian

On 09/05/18 09:21, Hans Bernhard | UBER wrote:
> 
> Dear Colleagues
> 
> We are looking for a qualified artist in the field of ‘Networks' to fill 
> an exciting position at the Academy of Media Arts in Cologne where we 
> are currently teaching ‘Networks’ in the Department of Art. Attached the 
> english version and a link to the german version as well. We would be 
> thrilled to get great applications and are looking forward!!!
> 
> Now, let’s cut out the BS, if you think you are skilled and you look for 
> a very cool position in a fucking great research school, check out the 
> bling…
> 
> CU!
> 
> Hans-
> UBERMORGEN
> 
> Link to the school site: http://khm.de
> Link to the field Networks: http://khm.de/netze (all in english as well)
> 
> ____
> 
> The Academy of Media Arts Cologne is committed to advancing 
> interdisciplinary approaches to media and fine art. Students are free to 
> choose from a wide range of sophisticated theoretical and project-based 
> courses leading to a diploma in ‘Media and Fine Art’ (Diploma I, II). 
> The acquisition of practical artistic experience combined with 
> theoretical and technical competences is considered paramount.
> 
> 
> *The Academy of Media Arts Cologne / Department of Art invites 
> applications for a:*
> 
> *Artistic/Academic Staff Member (Künstlerisch-Wissenschaftliche/r 
> MitarbeiterIn)
> 
> in “Networks”
> 
> This is a full-time position, to be started by October 2018.*
> 
> We are looking for a person with a set of *artistic 
> qualifications* (projects, publications & exhibitions) who shows 
> interest and *knowledge in network theory and technology* as well as 
> *applied knowledge in areas like web dev, onion routing, social media, 
> blockchain, and mobile*. Further interesting domains of activity are 
> sysadmin, scripting, IPV6, encryption, and server- systems (clouds, docker).
> 
> Knowledge or experience with technologies such as *AI, networked 
> learning, Git and tutorials (collaborative development), quantified 
> self, self-learning systems, datafication, bio-art, algo- trading, 
> games, making/DIY, IoT, modding are an asset but not a requirement*.
> 
> Candidates are expected to have a university or art school degree as 
> well as knowledge of network theory and history, and its impacts on 
> technical, social and economic developments. Pedagogical aptitude and 
> German language skills are a prerequisite.
> 
> The scope of tasks and duties of this position includes the organization 
> and active participation in courses, the tutoring of students and their 
> projects, the active involvement in artistic development and research 
> projects, and the willingness to contribute to both the academy’s 
> self-organization.
> 
> According to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (Act of Academic 
> Fixed-Term Contracts), the submission of an individual qualification 
> proposal is a prerequisite for this position. Applicants are therefore 
> asked to state – in writing – the individual research and/or artistic 
> goals they aim to achieve during this temporary employment at the 
> Academy of Media Arts.
> 
> Remuneration is defined by the Tarifvertrag (Collective Agreement for 
> the Public Service) up to Entgeltgruppe (salary grade) TV-L 13. The 
> fixed-term employment contract is subject to the individual 
> qualification goals and limited to a period of up to 6 years. The KHM 
> strives to raise its female quota in research and teaching positions. 
> Applications by women will be given priority if qualifications and 
> professional expertise are equivalent to those of male applicants. 
> Applications by disabled persons and those with equal status according 
> §2 SGB IX (German Code of Social Law) are specifically encouraged to apply.
> 
> Please submit your complete application documents including your 
> individual qualification proposal in either hard copy or online within 
> four weeks, but not later than May 30, 2018 to
> 
> the:
> 
> Rector of the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM) Peter-Welter-Platz 2
> 50676 Cologne
> Germany
> 
> E-Mail: <kuewinetze at khm.de <mailto:kuewinetze at khm.de>>
> 
> Submitted material should include a cover letter, CV, a qualification 
> proposal, and a portfolio, i.e. relevant documentation of artistic work.
> If posting hard copy material, please include a USB flash drive; if you 
> are sending your application via e-mail, please note that we cannot 
> accept large attachments; please supply a link to a downloadable file 
> (including cover letter, CV, qualification proposal) instead 
> (where applicable).
> 
> the:
> 
> Rector of the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM) Peter-Welter-Platz 2
> 50676 Cologne
> Germany
> 
> E-Mail: <kuewinetze at khm.de <mailto:kuewinetze at khm.de>>
> 
> Submitted material should include a cover letter, CV, a qualification 
> proposal, and a portfolio, i.e. relevant documentation of artistic work.
> If posting hard copy material, please include a USB flash drive; if you 
> are sending your application via e-mail, please note that we cannot 
> accept large attachments; please supply a link to a downloadable file 
> (including cover letter, CV, qualification proposal) instead 
> (where applicable).
> 
> 
> 
> 
> *In German: *
> https://en.khm.de/stellen/news.4474.kuenstl-wisschenschaftl-mitarbeiterin-mitarbeiter-mit-dem-schwerpunkt-netze/
>