[Air-L] Open position: Assistant/Associate Professor - Pratt Institute School of Information, NYC

[Anthony Cocciolo]

Open Position - Assistant/Associate Professor - Pratt Institute School of
Information - New York, NY
Job Description

*POSITION SUMMARY: *



The School of Information (SI) at Pratt Institute
<https://www.pratt.edu/academics/information/> invites applications for a
full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate
Professor rank to begin fall 2017. Within the broad field of information,
we seek a dedicated faculty member to teach and conduct research in the
area of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) set in the context
of digital culture, arts and humanities with particular strength in
communication as it connects and intersects with technology, digital media
and tools, the network and Internet. Candidates must hold an earned PhD in
information, communication or computer science; have the ability to take
creative, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to their work and
lead program and curriculum development; and maintain a strong research
agenda and a significant record of projects and publications. The ideal
candidate will be a dynamic and experienced teacher at the cutting edge of
the information/communication field as it emerges in today's global diverse
digital world.



Located at the Pratt Manhattan Campus, the School of Information
collaborates with NYC's cultural institutions across libraries, archives
and museums, and the information design sector. The successful candidate
will thrive in this culturally diverse environment and engage with the
Pratt community to enrich and develop the School's degree and advanced
certificate programs, to connect their research with teaching, and to
engage students in research. School of Information faculty teach across the
curriculum in the School’s four Master of Science programs which include:
Library & Information Science; Museums and Digital Culture, Information
Experience Design; and Data Analytics and Visualization. The School is
committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in education and among
faculty, students, and staff, and seeks applicants who can contribute to
the furtherance of these goals.



*JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:*



   - Teach three 3-credit courses per semester, fall and spring, in areas
   related to the specialization of this position.
   - Develop and maintain a coherent research agenda that addresses current
   questions and issues in the ICT field.
   - Produce a sustained record of research and publication in
   peer-reviewed journals and present peer-reviewed papers at conferences on a
   regular basis.
   - Develop courses and help build programs in your area of specialization
   and keep courses and programs up-to-date.
   - Contribute to and participate in the School’s curriculum development
   efforts.
   - Serve on faculty, School and Institute committees and participate in
   related school activities and institute-wide initiatives.
   - Mentor and advise a diverse student body.
   - Contribute to the life of the school.
   - Perform all other related activities as required.



*QUALIFICATIONS:*



   - A PhD in information, communication, computer science, or a related
   field is required.
   - Must have teaching experience at the college level in areas related to
   this position including experience teaching theory, research and practice.
   - A record of research and publication, since the PhD should demonstrate
   progress, and that the applicant’s work is current and future forward and
   is contributing to the field.
   - Advanced skills and knowledge in area of specialization essential.
   - Experience supervising graduate research, thesis, and doctoral
   dissertations is preferred.
   - Must be active in professional associations and have a record of
   conference papers and presentations.
   - Applicants should have a demonstrated level of inter-cultural
   competence and ability to communicate well with diverse populations.





*SALARY AND RANK* are commensurate with qualifications and experience.





*TO APPLY*:

Review of applications will begin January 10th, 2017. Applicants should
submit: a letter of interest, statements on research and teaching, and a
complete curriculum vitae listing the names and contact information for
three academic references via the "apply" button below.





*PRATT INSTITUTE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND RECOGNIZES AND VALUES
THE BENEFITS OF A DIVERSE WORKFORCE*
Job LocationNew York, New York, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular
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-- 
Anthony Cocciolo, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Pratt Institute School of Information
<https://www.pratt.edu/academics/information/> (@prattinfoschool
<https://twitter.com/prattinfoschool>)
144 West 14th Street, Room 604D
New York, NY, 10011-7301
+1 212-647-7702
acocciol at pratt.edu | @acocciolo <https://twitter.com/acocciolo>
http://www.thinkingprojects.org

*Support scholarships for future librarians, archivists, and other
informational professionals by making a tax-deductible contribution to the
Fund for Pratt School of Information
<https://www.pratt.edu/academics/information/give-to-the-school-of-information/>.*