[Air-L] Assistant Professor (2 positions available), Information Communication Technology, University ok Kentucky

[David Nemer]

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*David Nemer*
Assistant Professor
Information Communication Technology
School of Information Science, University of Kentucky
Author of "Favela Digital: The other side of technology" -
http://favela-digital.com
Editor of the Social Informatics Blog - http://socialinformaticsblog.com
http://www.dnemer.com

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*University of Kentucky*

*College of Communication & Information*



Position Title: Assistant Professor (2 positions available), Information
Communication Technology



Job Description: Academic year appointment, tenure-track position with
responsibilities for teaching, advising, maintenance of personal research
program, participation in professional activities, and serving on
university committees. This position will be part of a new program offering
both undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) degrees in ICT, housed in the
School of Information Science (http://ci.uky.edu/sis/ ), in conjunction
with other faculties within the College of Communication and Information, a
member of the iSchool consortium.  Candidates will be expected to teach at
both graduate and undergraduate levels. Opportunities exist to work with
doctoral students in the College and to shape the evolution of an exciting
new degree program.



*Qualifications: Requires an earned doctorate (or ABD status) in
information communication technology, instructional communication, learning
technologies, educational technologies, information science, informatics,
or a related field.*



Teaching and research responsibilities include one or more areas in
information communication technology such as social computing, social
informatics, information studies, information science, instructional
communication.*  Preference will be given to candidates with an information
communication technology background and an interest in training and
instruction in applied settings.*



The University of Kentucky is the flagship campus in the state, situated in
greater Lexington (population 300,000), in the beautiful Bluegrass region
of horse farms and rolling hills. Founded in 1865, UK is a public,
research-extensive, land grant Institution, ranked among the top U.S.
public universities on a number of criteria, with special strength in the
health sciences. The School is part of the College of Communication and
Information, which includes the Department of Communication, School of
Journalism and Telecommunications, Department of Integrated Strategic
Communication, and Graduate Program in Communication.



Faculty positions are for nine months with possible opportunities for
summer teaching. Salaries are competitive with those in other disciplines,
and commensurate with qualifications and level of appointment. Benefits
include participation in TIAA/CREF, employer-funded health insurance, and
tuition assistance for employees, partners and dependents. For additional
information, please see http://www.uky.edu/HR/benefits/.



To be considered, you must apply at *http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/79664
<http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/79664>**.*



For questions about the position, please contact:

Dr. Jeffrey Huber, Director

School of Information Science

Jeffrey.huber at uky.edu





Review process will begin December 1, 2015 and will continue until both
positions are filled. Expected starting date is August 1, 2016.
*Position* *pending
budget approval*. Application and nomination of minority candidates are
strongly encouraged. The University’s commitment to diversity is discussed
at http://www.uky.edu/Diversity/. The University of Kentucky is An Equal
Opportunity Employer.