InstitutionUniversity of South Florida Job Title
Assistant Professor - School of Information Department/CollegeSchool of Information DatesOpening Date: 10/19/2021 Job DescriptionThe University of South Florida, School of Information, seeks qualified candidates to begin August 8, 2022, with preference given to candidates in the areas of Data Science or Technology. This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track), and we encourage applications from recent PhDs and ABDs who will successfully defend their dissertation by Aug 2022. The successful candidate will join our faculty in a collegial environment that promotes collaboration amongst faculty within the School and across the university community. Job DutiesWe seek a colleague who specializes in one or more of the following areas: Human-centered Data Science; Applied Data Science; Information Retrieval; Archives Management; Data Management; Academic Librarianship; Knowledge Organization; Human Dimensions of Information Technology (e.g. accessibility and diversity; data privacy/security; Human-Computer Interaction); Digital Humanities; Digital Libraries.
Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/SkillsMinimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in library and information science, data science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution; or evidence of completion of the Ph.D. by August 2022. Evidence of expertise in applying data science or technology, demonstrated ability to conduct independent and collaborative research. Must meet university criteria for the rank of Assistant Professor. Preferred Qualifications:
A record of research in data science or information technology, including presentations, publications, and similar forms of scholarly engagement. Demonstrated ability to teach and advise graduate and undergraduate students. Research interests that connect to program objectives and extend current faculty interests and capabilities. Demonstrated ability to secure external funding.
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