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Founded in 1861, Vassar College is a liberal arts institution with a main campus in Poughkeepsie, a town in the southeastern region of New York state that is 85 miles from New York city. The college is named for brewer and merchant Matthew Vassar. At first a women’s college, the institute has been co-educational since 1969.
Vassar is a college with an array of facilities. Those studying Biology or environmental studies will benefit from Vassar Farm, a 416 acre ecological facility, and the sprawling campus of over 1,000 acres contains more than 200 species of trees. Chemistry students have access to a Bruker Nuclear magnetic resonance machine, and computer scientists to an extensive array of equipment and a computer library.
Artistic study is also an important part of the work undertaken at Vassar. The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Centre has incorporated an art museum since its construction in 1864. The modern day facility covers 36,000 square feet, and contains over 19,000 artistic works.
Drama majors offered The Vogelstein Centre for Drama and Film will feature an interdisciplinary element incorporating study from fields such as Roman Study and Dance, as well as focus on acting theory and production design. Attached to the Music department, the Fox Martel Recital Hall hosts over 70 performances a year.
Varsity teams are known as the Brewers, and compete in the NCAA Division III. Also at Vassar are intramural and club sports, including figure skating, polo, and Quidditch.
Computer pioneer Grace Hopper, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, musician Mark Ronson, chef Anthony Bourdain and Oscar winning actresses Meryl Streep, Jane Fonda, and Anne Hathaway all attended Vassar.
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To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Assistant Professor of Teaching Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (Post Ref.: 25/307) The Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI) is an interdisciplinary and innovative learning hub that encompasses a wide range of areas, including film and television, animation, museums and curating, art history, as well as digital arts and immersive media. We offer broad theoretical study and practical training for students seeking careers in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area's burgeoning creative and cultural industries. The Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI) currently offers three Undergraduate programmes, BA (Hons) Aminations and Digital Arts, BA (Hons) in Creative Media Industries and BA (Hons) in Visual Studies, and two taught master programmes, MA in Creative and Media Industries (MACMI) and MA in Curating and Art History (MACAH). For more information about the programme, please visit https://www.ln.edu.hk/daci/. DACI is inviting applications for a position of Assistant Professor of Teaching to contribute to teaching in the areas of Digital Animation, VR/ AR, interactive art or Cinematography, to commence in August 2026. The appointee is expected to: (a) teach relevant courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (b) supervise postgraduate and/or undergraduate capstone projects; (c) contribute to service and development of the Department; (d) undertake other duties as assigned by the University. The appointee will teach a wide range of subjects, including “VR/ AR Workshop”, “Production Design”, “Interactive Art” or other digital art electives, and thesis supervision. Service for this role includes academic advising and student recruitment. General Requirements Applicants for the position should have a strong PhD degree. 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Australia, Bedford Park
Flinders University
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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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United Kingdom, Southampton
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United Kingdom, Southampton
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Salary
£46,049 to £58,225 per annum
Posted
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