[Asis-l] Data Curation Position at UW iSchool

[Joseph T. Tennis]

The University of Washington Information School is hiring in Data
Curation.  Please forward the announcement below as you see fit.  Please
contact me if you have any questions.

Joseph T. Tennis


 Position Announcement - AA3523

Position Overview



Organization: The Information School



Title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor



Search #: AA3523

Position Details



The University of Washington Information School is building an innovative
program in data sciences and data curation. We seek a creative,
forward-thinking individual to catalyze this growth. The individual we hire
will have a strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching
and be excited by and able to thrive in a diverse,  intellectually
stimulating, multi-disciplinary environment.



Scholars from all areas of library and information science, information
management, and related fields are welcomed. Specializations of particular
interest include any of the following with an emphasis on curation and
management of data in the context of institutional settings such as
cultural heritage organizations, libraries and business:



·      Data/digital curation

·      Digital libraries and repositories

·      Data/digital archives

·      Data management and intellectual property issues related to large
data stores and data warehouses

·      Digital preservation systems and technologies

·      Multicultural perspectives on data curation and management

·      Long term data access

·      Data lifecycle

·      Data sciences



Our new colleague will join a broad-based, inclusive information school.
Faculty members teach across programs. University of Washington faculty
engage in teaching, research and service. Candidates should demonstrate a
strong commitment to bridging research and practice through technological
implementation and innovation. This is a full-time 9 month appointment
anticipated at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or
Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants must
have a PhD or equivalent degree by date of appointment.



Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Preference will be given to applications submitted by
September 1, 2013. Selected candidates will be invited for campus visits.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff
and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals
with disabilities and covered veterans.



Applicants may find further information about the Information School at
ischool.uw.edu. Application packages should include: CV, a letter of intent
including a statement of research and teaching as well as a diversity
statement (see below), names and contact information for three referees,
and one sample of the applicant’s publications in PDF. These should be sent
via email, with “Data Curation” in the subject line, to:



Dr. Joseph Tennis (iApply at uw.edu)

Chair, Data Curation Search Committee

UW, Information School

Box 352840

Seattle, WA 98195-2840

206-543-3396



Diversity Statement

The UW iSchool seeks top scholars in its faculty searches. Diversity is a
core value and foundational concept in the Information School, and we are
committed to building an inclusive and diverse faculty, staff, and student
community.  Please describe your experiences with diversity in your
research, teaching and service, and/or your potential to bring diversity to
the iSchool and the information field. Discuss your potential to mentor and
educate students who will serve diverse populations.



For your reference please consult the UW iSchool’s diversity webpages:
http://ischool.uw.edu/about/diversity
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