apologies for cross-posting... -------------------------------------- Assistant or Associate Professorship in Computer Games at the IT University of Copenhagen The IT University of Copenhagen invites applications for one position as Assistant or Associate Professor in computer games in the Department of Digital Aesthetics and Communication (http://www.it-c.dk/English/research/diac/). The position is available from June 1st, 2003. The Department of Digital Aesthetics and Communication (DiAC) addresses aesthetic, cultural, social and communicative aspects of IT. The job involves: - research in communicative, narrative and social aspects of computer gaming and virtual worlds; gaming culture; player motivation; learning in game playing; and personality and gaming. - teaching within use, reception and narrativity in digital media; concepts and methods in reception of computer games and virtual worlds; target group analysis; humanistic and social perspectives on technology. The Associate Professorship is a tenured position and the Assistant Professorship is an untenured position for a 3-year period. Both positions include research and teaching obligations. Further information about the IT University is available at www.it-c.dk Applications and enclosures must be submitted in English on the basis of the complete text for the vacancy available at http://www.it-c.dk/Internet/jobs/8eqJBn/. Application deadline: January 6th 2003, 12:00 noon Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance's agreement with the AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The IT University invites all qualified researchers regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background to apply for the positions. For further information about the position, please contact Head of Department Anker Helms Jørgensen, anker@it-c.dk ----------------------------------------------------------------- Lisbeth Klastrup Ph. D. Scholar, Research Assistant Dept. of Digital Aesthetics and Communication IT University of Copenhagen klastrup@itu.dk