Faculty positions open at the iSchool
11/19/2012
The School of Information Sciences (http://www.ischool.pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking candidates for multiple faculty positions to start in the Fall term of 2013. The primary areas of interest include:
Information Assurance - Position #06441
(Tenure stream)
- Application and system security
- Digital forensics
- Trust, security, privacy
Web Science - Position #02336
(Tenure stream)
- Data-intensive scholarship
- Information visualization
- Data mining
- Semantic web
- Web engineering
Archives, Preservation, and Records management at an Assistant/Associate Professor level – Position #27041
(Non-tenure stream)
- Historical and contemporary archival theory and practice
- Current standards and best practices surrounding appraisal, accessioning, arrangement, description, representation, manipulation, and preservation or records held in stewardship
- The complexities of care presented by both analog and digital formats, and
- US and international archival policy and traditions.
Professor of Practice – Position #02025
(Non-tenure stream)
- Object-oriented systems analysis and design
- Information systems architecture
- Value-centered design
The School of Information Sciences (http://www.ischool.pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking candidates for two tenure stream assistant professorships to start in the Fall term of 2013. The primary areas of interest include:
Information Assurance - Position #06441
(Tenure stream)
- Application and system security
- Digital forensics
- Trust, security, privacy
Web Science - Position #02336
(Tenure stream)
- Data-intensive scholarship
- Information visualization
- Data mining
- Semantic web
- Web engineering
The School is a top-ranked information school (iSchool) which emphasizes the synthesis of people, information and technology, and offers opportunities for research, instruction, and service spanning the diverse needs and interests of an information-intensive, multi-cultural, and increasingly digital society. The iSchool at Pitt offers a wide variety of multidisciplinary educational opportunities, including Ph.D. and Master’s programs in information science & technology (MSIS), telecommunications & networking (MST), library & information science (MLIS), and an undergraduate program (BSIS).
The School is seeking candidates with a strong commitment to research as well as graduate and undergraduate education.
The University of Pittsburgh has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education and Research by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security, while the iSchool security curriculum has been certified by the Committee on National System Security (CNSS) as meeting the national standards for information security education. In Web Science, numerous opportunities exist for collaboration on large-scale Web Service projects, including collaboration with the Center for Biomedical Informatics and the Intelligent Systems Program at Pitt.
Candidates who bridge disciplinary areas are specifically encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong interest and current awareness of the technological and cultural context in which their knowledge contributes to issues of contemporary society. As the school offers an online degree program in addition to on-campus programs, candidates with complementary expertise and experience in educational technologies are encouraged to apply.
In addition, a record of (or interest in) collaboration with other scholars is highly desirable.
Candidates applying for the position(s) are expected to hold an earned doctorate or the equivalent in academic or professional experience. Applicants should present a record of effective teaching, research, and related scholarly activities. Electronic applications should be sent to sissearch@sis.pitt.edu. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses (with e-mail and telephone numbers) of three references. For full consideration, applications must be received by January 4, 2013.
Dr. Stephen Hirtle, Professor
Chair Search Committee
School of Information Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s industrial past has given way to an enterprising and vibrant present. Affordable living, world-class universities, distinctive neighborhoods, growing industries, and an abundance of leisure activities create a quality of life in Pittsburgh that is virtually unmatched. Pittsburgh is consistently ranked in Rand McNally's Top Ten Most Livable Cities in North America.
The School of Information Sciences (http://www.ischool.pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking to fill a faculty position in Archives, Preservation, and Records management at an Assistant/Associate Professor level – Position #27041 (Non-tenure stream).
The School is a top-ranked information school (iSchool) offering a wide variety of multidisciplinary opportunities, including an undergraduate program (BSIS), Master’s programs in information science (MSIS), telecommunications & networking (MST), library & information science (MLIS), and Ph.D. programs. The iSchool at Pitt emphasizes the synthesis of people, information and technology, and offers opportunities for research, instruction, and service spanning the diverse needs and interests of an information-intensive, multi-cultural, and increasingly digital society. The School is seeking candidates with a strong commitment to research as well as graduate and undergraduate education.
We are looking for an experienced practitioner and mature scholar in the Archives, Preservation, and Records Management area who can demonstrate an understanding in APRM, specifically
- Historical and contemporary archival theory and practice
- Current standards and best practices surrounding appraisal, accessioning, arrangement, description, representation, manipulation, and preservation or records held in stewardship
- The complexities of care presented by both analog and digital formats, and
- US and international archival policy and traditions.
We are also interested in someone who is comfortable with helping to lead our program into digital stewardship or curation in both research and teaching. The new APRM faculty member is expected to be a liaison with the Pittsburgh regional archives community as well as regional and national professional associations. We expect candidates for this position to possess strong experience in such community and professional work and to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Our School has supported one of the leading APRM graduate programs in the United States for many years. We presently have three faculty members teaching in the APRM program, including a leading scholar in archival studies; an assistant professor working in science and technology studies, social and cultural theory, public and applied history, and archives; and a lecturer with a joint appointment in Art History and Architecture and focusing on archives and the digital humanities. We support a large number of doctoral students working in the APRM area, and our School has produced a substantial number of the current faculty in this field.
Candidates who bridge disciplinary areas are specifically encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong interest and current awareness of the technological and cultural context in which their knowledge contributes to issues of contemporary society. A record of collaboration with other scholars is highly desirable.
As the school offers an online degree program in addition to on-campus programs, candidates with complementary expertise and experience in educational technologies are encouraged to apply (although there is no expectation of teaching APRM courses online).
Candidates applying for the position(s) are expected to hold an earned doctorate or the equivalent in academic or professional experience. Applicants should present a record of effective teaching, research, and related scholarly activities. Electronic applications should be sent to sissearch@sis.pitt.edu. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses (with e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references. For full consideration, applications must be received by January 4, 2013. There will be members of the Search Committee at the ALISE meeting who will be available to discuss the position with applicants.
Dr. Richard J. Cox, Professor
Chair Search Committee
School of Information Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s industrial past has given way to an enterprising and vibrant present. Affordable living, world-class universities, distinctive neighborhoods, growing industries, and an abundance of leisure activities create a quality of life in Pittsburgh that is virtually unmatched. Pittsburgh is consistently ranked in Rand McNally's Top Ten Most Livable Cities in North America.
The School of Information Sciences (http://www.ischool.pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking candidates for a Professor of Practice at an assistant/associate/full professor level – Position #02025 (Non-tenure stream) to start in the fall term of 2013. The primary areas of interest include:
- Object-oriented systems analysis and design
- Information systems architecture
- Value-centered design
The undergraduate program educates students for entry-level positions in the public and private sectors as system designers, system analysts, database managers, system administrators, programmer analysts, network engineers, and a host of related job titles. The curriculum reflects a balance of theory, principles, and contemporary industry standards and practices. A clinical faculty member with experience in the design and implementation of small, large and distributed systems would serve as an excellent resource in the teaching of state-of-the-art industry practices.
As the school offers an online degree program in addition to on-campus programs, candidates with complementary expertise and experience in educational technologies are encouraged to apply.
Candidates applying for the position(s) are preferred to hold a terminal degree or the equivalent in academic or professional experience. Applicants should present a record of effective teaching, research, and related scholarly activities. Electronic applications should be sent to sissearch@sis.pitt.edu. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses (with e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references. For full consideration, applications must be received by January 4, 2013.
Robert Perkoski, BSIS Program Chair
Chair Search Committee
School of Information Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s industrial past has given way to an enterprising and vibrant present. Affordable living, world-class universities, distinctive neighborhoods, growing industries, and an abundance of leisure activities create a quality of life in Pittsburgh that is virtually unmatched. Pittsburgh is consistently ranked in Rand McNally's, Top Ten Most Livable Cities in North America.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer and strongly encourages women and candidates from under-represented minorities to apply.
Rev. 11/12/2012