InstitutionUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison Job Title
Assistant Professor, Information School - Ethics in CDI Cluster Hire Department/CollegeInformation School at UW-Madison DatesOpening Date: 09/27/2021 Job DescriptionThe University of Wisconsin-Madison's Information School seeks highly qualified candidates for a tenure track position with research and teaching emphasis in the area of ethics of computing, data, and information. This position will be an academic nine-month, tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level, to start in August 2022. This position is one of three new faculty positions that are part of a cluster hire in ethics of computing, data, and information. Other units participating in the cluster are the departments of Computer Sciences and Philosophy and the Holtz Center for Science, Technology & Society. The other job postings in this cluster include PVL 241091 and another TBD later this fall; applicants who wish to be considered for multiple cluster positions should apply separately to each. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in and ability to do collaborative, cross-disciplinary work with other cluster members on important ethical questions in computing, data, or information. Applicants should bring the following key contributions:
Job DutiesFaculty responsibilities include research and publication, teaching courses, student advising (both master's and PhD), and service. The teaching load is two courses per semester. The selected candidate will conduct scholarly research resulting in publications in high-quality peer-reviewed scholarly venues, acquire external funding to support research and graduate students, and design and teach bachelor's, master's and doctoral level courses (both online and in person). The candidate will be an affiliate of and contributor to the Holtz Center for Science for Science & Technology Studies. The candidate will be committed to service within the department, university, and profession appropriate to faculty rank. Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/SkillsPh.D. in information science or a related, position-relevant field
Demonstrated outstanding research record
Demonstrated excellence in teaching
Supplementation InformationWomen and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. The Information School and the UW-Madison College of Letters and Sciences committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty and staff. UW-Madison is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. How to ApplyYour application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal (http://jobs.wisc.edu) to be considered as a candidate (PVL 241485). To apply for this position, please click "Apply Online" to begin the process. You will be required to upload the following:
You will be asked for the names and contact information of three references from whom the Information School will request letters. The deadline for ensuring full consideration is November 15, 2021, however the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. |