[Asis-l] Faculty position UW-Madison information visualization

[Kristin Eschenfelder]

Faculty position: Information Visualization

http://www.slis.wisc.edu/widhire.htm

The School of Library and Information Studies, in partnership with the 
Living Environments Lab (LEL) at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery 
(WID), seeks applications for a full time tenure track position, at any 
level, in the broad area of Information Visualization. Desired emphases 
include visual depictions of data from complex systems, cognitive 
studies of how people perceive and interpret images, or studies of how 
visualizations interact with behaviors. Successful applicants will have 
technical skills in information visualization, an ability to work in 
dynamic team environment, and a willingness to apply their work to the 
area of health care.

The position will teach two courses per year for the School of Library 
and Information Studies and conduct research as part of the WID Living 
Environments Laboratory team.The successful candidate's tenure home 
would be the School of Library and Information Studies.

This position is part of a larger, multi-position recruiting effort at 
the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery.More information about the 
position is available in the initial PVL description at PVL # 72208 
(http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_072208.html) , and see also 
(http://www.slis.wisc.edu/widhire.htm)

For full consideration, please submit all application materials by 
October 15, 2012 using the below instructions:

1. Please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy 
Listing #72208 to

Ms. Kendra Kreutz

333 N Randall Ave

Madison, WI 53715-1003

Phone: 608-316-4327

Email: kendra at discovery.wisc.edu <mailto:kendra at discovery.wisc.edu>

Fax: N/A

2. Candidates must also submit additional application materials, 
including CV, research statement, teaching statement, three example 
publications and names and contact information of three references, as 
per the instructions on the following web site: 
http://newfac.lel.discovery.wisc.edu/

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We 
promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified 
individuals to apply.A criminal background check will be required prior 
to start of position.

Additional information:

The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID) at the University of 
Wisconsin-Madison (www.discovery.wisc.edu) invites applications for 
faculty openings in the Living Environments Laboratory 
(http://discovery.wisc.edu/home/wisconsin/research/living-environments-lab/). 
The LEL-WID theme aims to accelerate the design and development of 
personal care technologies including an innovative design space that 
employs a virtual reality CAVE ©, and collaborating facilities on the 
UW-Madison campus. Successful candidates will occupy a new 
state-of-the-art and centrally located WID research facility 
specifically designed to spark and support cross-disciplinary 
collaborations. Each candidate will interview both with the LEL theme 
members and the department of the University that most appropriately 
matches their experience and interests. Candidates will be expected to 
qualify for a tenure track appointment in one University department. The 
candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, independent research 
program; attract and maintain extramural funding for their research 
program in the Living Environments Laboratory; teach undergraduate 
and/or graduate courses; develop new course(s) in their area of 
expertise as appropriate; supervise graduate and postgraduate research; 
participate in faculty governance activities in the department, college 
and/or University; and actively engage with the national and 
international scientific community.

The School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) is a community of 
scholars and learners located on the shores of Lake Mendota at the 
University of Wisconsin-Madison.SLIS is home to a robust M.A. in Library 
and Information Studies with both face to face and online students, is a 
partner in the undergraduate Digital Studies certificate, and houses the 
Center for Print and Digital Culture.For more information see 
http://www.slis.wisc.edu.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a world-class academic 
institution with an international reputation for basic, applied and 
cross-disciplinary research.It attracts scholars and students at all 
levels from around the world. Nationally, the UW-Madison ranks fourth 
among all U.A. universities for research and development expenditures, 
exceeding $950 million annually.The University has a deep culture of 
collaborative interdisciplinary research.

-- 
Kristin Eschenfelder
Professor and Director
School of Library and Information Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
eschenfelder at wisc.edu
http://kreschen.wordpress.com
1-608-263-2105
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