[Air-L] UMD iSchool Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Search (Human-Centered Design)

[Beth L St Jean]

iSchool Tenure Track/Assistant Professor Search

Human-Centered Design - 2016-2017



The iSchool at University of Maryland, College Park seeks an assistant
professor (tenure track) focused on human-centered design of information
and technology, including but not limited to human-computer interaction,
social computing, digital humanities, data visualization, and visual
analytics. We are interested in candidates with superior research and
scholarship potential as well as teaching ability. This is a 9-month
tenure-track appointment, with opportunities for summer teaching and
grant-funded summer research. Salary and benefits are competitive based
upon qualifications and experience.



The iSchool is home to a dynamic set of centers and labs, including the
world renowned Human-Computer Interaction Lab (hcil.umd.edu), the Trace
Center (trace.umd.edu), and the Digital Curation Innovation Center (
dcic.umd.edu), and more that conduct interdisciplinary research that
transforms the way we connect with information and each other. The growing
iSchool faculty work in a wide variety of domains and problem areas, and we
are interested in faculty colleagues who evidence creative exploration of
new areas and collaboration with others. We seek candidates interested in
conducting interdisciplinary research within strategic application areas
including but not limited to environmental sustainability, cybersecurity,
smart and connected communities, youth learning and technology, big data
management and curation, diversity, equity, information accessibility, and
inclusive design.



*Qualifications*: Ph.D. or equivalent in a related area at time of
appointment; demonstrated research excellence; a research agenda with the
potential to attract external support; interest in developing effective and
innovative teaching.



*Preferences*: The ideal candidate will combine cutting edge, high impact
research that shapes the information field with a desire to create an
exceptional educational experiences for students within a diverse,
interdisciplinary environment.



*Applications: *For best consideration, apply online by December 1, 2016 at
https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/47772. Applications should consist of a
cover letter, a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, and names
and contact information for at least three references.



The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The
University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status,
age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital
status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of
rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment,
educational programs and activities, and admissions.

-- 
Beth St. Jean, Assistant Professor
College of Information Studies - "Maryland's iSchool"
Room 4117K Hornbake Bldg., South Wing
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
(301) 405-6573