[Asis-l] Job Opening @ University of Maryland: Assistant Professor in Cloud Computing

[Ken Fleischmann]

Assistant Professor in Cloud Computing
University of Maryland, College Park

The recently-formed Cloud Computing Center in the College of Information 
Studies (Maryland’s iSchool) at the University of Maryland, College Park invites 
highly qualified individuals to apply for a tenure-track faculty position in the 
area of cloud computing applications. Expertise is sought in information 
processing systems, architectures, and applications. Areas of interest include, 
but are not limited to, information retrieval, natural language processing, 
machine learning, databases, data mining, data analytics, network analysis, and 
multimedia processing. An emphasis on scalability and parallel/distributed 
approaches to processing is especially desirable, as well as expertise in working 
with Web and other large datasets.

The Cloud Computing Center (http://ccc.umiacs.umd.edu/) explores the many 
aspects of cloud computing as it impacts technology, people, and society. It is 
an interdisciplinary research center in the iSchool that draws faculty from 
computer science, engineering, business, and linguistics.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in an appropriate field; demonstrated record of research accomplishments 
or demonstrated potential for research excellence; demonstrated record of 
attracting and managing outside funding or demonstrated potential for 
attracting and managing outside funding; and evidence of effective and 
innovative teaching or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.

Application Submission:

Applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. For best consideration, submit 
applications prior to November 15, 2009. Send application materials, including a 
CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a cover letter that clearly 
describes your primary area(s) of expertise and the specific contributions that 
you would make to the College and the Cloud Computing Center, by email to 
ischoolcloudsearch at umd.edu. All applications will be acknowledged 
electronically within 3 business days; however, it is the responsibility of the 
applicant to make sure that the materials were received. Inquiries can be 
directed to Jimmy Lin, search committee chair, at jimmylin at umd.edu.

The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. 
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.