[Asis-l] Drexel College of Computing & Informatics Seeks Applications for Faculty Positions in Informatics

[Boland,Kerry]

The College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) at Drexel University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in informatics at an assistant professor level. Candidates with an outstanding track record and exceptional leadership in large-scale, multidisciplinary research programs will also be considered at a senior level. Candidates should have a completed doctorate at the time of appointment and a record of high-quality scholarly activities. The research areas of informatics faculty in the College of Computing & Informatics includes library & information science, data curation, data science, data mining, visualization, GIS, smart health & healthcare informatics, human computer interaction and knowledge management. Applications in all the areas will be considered. Successful applicants will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish strong sponsored research programs, advise undergraduate and graduate students, and be involved in service to the College, the University and the global academic community.

CCI's view of information is broad, multidisciplinary and practical. The College continues to evolve as an innovative leader in educating information professionals in the twenty-first century, combining high quality teaching and research in a broad, multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. As a result of the 2013 merger of The iSchool, College of Information Science & Technology; the Department of Computer Science; and the Department of Computing and Security Technology, we now offer six BS degrees, seven master's degrees, and two PhD degrees (in Computer Science and Information Studies). Full-time PhD students are supported either through faculty research grants from the National Science Foundation, the Institute for Library and Museum Services, NSF-sponsored research Center for Visual & Decision Informatics (CVDI) and other funding agencies. The ALA-accredited MS(LIS) degree is highly ranked, both overall and for specializations in health librarianship, information systems and digital librarianship. All academic programs emphasize applied research. We consider experience in industry a plus.

Members of the Search Committee will be available at the ASIS&T and ALISE annual meetings, iConference and other venues to discuss these open faculty positions.

Drexel is a private university committed to research with real-world applications. The University has over 25,000 students in 14 colleges and schools and offers about 200 degree programs. The College of Computing & Informatics is comprised of approximately 75 faculty and 2,300 students. Drexel has one of the largest and best known cooperative education programs in the country, with over 1,200 co-op employers. Drexel's University City campus is located on Philadelphia's "Avenue of Technology" in the University City District and at the hub of the academic, cultural and historical resources of the nation's sixth largest metropolitan region. Philadelphia is also the midpoint of a mid-Atlantic technology corridor that stretches from New York City (100 miles north) to Washington, DC (135 miles south).

Evaluation of applications will begin as early as January 1, 2015, and will continue on a rolling basis until appropriate candidates are identified. Successful applicants must demonstrate potential for research and teaching excellence in the environment of a major research university. To be considered, apply at http://www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=79235, Requisition #6457.

Your application should consist of a cover letter, CV and brief statements describing your research program and teaching interests. Letters of reference will be requested from candidates who are invited for a campus interview. Electronic submissions in PDF format are required.

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The College of Computing & Informatics is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Employment will be contingent upon the University's acceptance of the results of the background investigation.
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