[Asis-l] Tenure-track faculty position- University of South Florida (Health Informatics/Cybersecurity)

[Huang, Hong]

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University of South Florida
School of Information, Florida Cybersecurity Center (FC2)
Assistant/Associate Professor 
Closing date: Open until filled


The University of South Florida (USF) School of Information, in coordination with the Florida Cybersecurity Center (FC2) seeks exceptional candidates for a faculty position at the assistant or associate professor rank. We are seeking candidates with expertise in health informatics with a specific interest in health information security. The position is appointed in the School of Information and assigned to FC2. Candidates are expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and have a record of scholarly productivity in health informatics/health information security with exceptional promise for securing of external funding. Responsibilities will also include student advising and mentoring, and committee service at department, college, and university levels. Candidates must have the ability to develop, teach, and integrate emerging distance learning technologies for online teaching, with the ability teach in USF’s MS in Cybersecurity and related curriculum areas in the School of Information. Salary is nationally competitive and commensurate with rank of assistant or associate professor. This is a nine-month position, with the possibility of research and teaching opportunities in the summer months. 

The University of South Florida (http://www.usf.edu) is a high-impact, global research university located in beautiful Tampa Bay on Florida's spectacular west coast. It is one of the largest public universities in the nation, and among the top 50 universities, public or private, for federal research expenditures. The university is one of only four Florida public universities classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the top tier of research universities, a distinction attained by only 2.3 percent of all universities.  At the heart of USF is a vibrant, diverse and engaged student body. Serving nearly 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.5 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion.  The university's main Tampa location is home to USF Health, including the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health and Pharmacy.
With over 240 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialty and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine, the university offers a dynamic learning environment that inspires innovation, creativity and collaboration and is focused on student success. More than 2,000 distinguished scholars, researchers and expert teachers, nearly all holding PhDs or the highest degrees in their fields, make up the USF faculty – including the 2012 U.S. Professor of the Year.

The USF School of Information (SI) (http://si.usf.edu) is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences (http://cas.usf.edu), which consists of 23 academic departments and a number of centers and institutes that are highly collaborative and interdisciplinary in nature.  SI has enjoyed a strong tradition that has focused on the education of information professionals in a variety of settings for several decades. Three degree programs are currently offered in the School: a M.A. in Library and Information Science, which has been continually accredited by the American Library Association since 1974; a new STEM-based MS in Strategy and Information Analytics, which offers concentrations in Cyber Intelligence and Strategic Intelligence; and a B.S. in Information Studies that integrates a strong foundation in information science with information technology to emphasize how people interact with information and technology. 
The Florida Center for Cybersecurity (FC²) (http://www.usf.edu/cybersecurity/about-us/index.aspx) has been designated by the Florida State legislature as the hub for cybersecurity research, education and outreach throughout the state and beyond. The Center fosters collaboration between higher education, government, defense, and business communities to share knowledge, resources and training opportunities that help mitigate cybersecurity threats and capitalize on opportunities for innovative solutions. Located at the University of South Florida, a high-impact, global research university in beautiful Tampa, Florida, FC² positions the state to be a national leader in the increasingly vital field of cybersecurity.
 
The center was created by the 2014 Legislature with a mission to: 1) Position Florida as the national leader in cybersecurity and its related workforce through education, research and community engagement, 2) Assist in the creation of jobs in the state’s cybersecurity industry and enhance the existing cybersecurity workforce, 3) Act as a cooperative facilitator of state business and higher education communities to share cybersecurity knowledge, resources and training, 4) Seek out partnerships with major military installations to assist, when possible, in homeland security defense initiatives, and 5) Attract cybersecurity companies to the state with an emphasis on defense, finance, health care, transportation, and utility sectors.  This position will lead the Center’s efforts to address cybersecurity issues in the health care sector.  
 
The following are the required and preferred qualifications of potential candidates:

Required: 
•	PhD in Health Informatics, Information Science/ Studies with an emphasis in health information/security, or a closely-related discipline. 
•	Evidence or clear ability to engage in collaborative interdisciplinary research.
•	Evidence of having developed, taught, and/or integrated emerging distance learning technologies into online courses.

Preferred:
•	Evidence of teaching and/or professional experiences in previously indicated areas.
•	Demonstrated potential for multidisciplinary research funding and assisting in the development of a new area of study.

We will begin screening applications on November 15, 2014 and the review process will continue until the position is filled. Appointment is expected for August 2015 (fall 2015 semester). 

Application Process
Applicants who wish to apply for this position should go to: http://www.usf.edu/Employment/ and follow the links and instructions for applying for the faculty line. When applying, required fields include a cover letter, CV, and a list of the names and contact information for three references. Optional material may be included through an address for online portfolio materials. For any further questions about this position please contact the search committee chair Dr. Hong Huang at honghuang at usf.edu.

Equal Opportunity Statement
USF is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, and is committed to diversity in hiring, complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and is a Public Records Agency.

According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public.  For ADA accommodations, please contact Dina Castellon at 813-974-3522 or dina at usf.edu at least five working days prior to need.  



Hong Huang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Information
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Ave.
Tampa, FL, 33620
Voice: 813-974-3520
Email: honghuang at usf.edu