[Asis-l] UMD iSchool is hiring for TT Assistant Professor in the fields of Archives & Info Management, Apply by 11/15

[Richard Marciano]

 UMD iSchool is hiring for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor



*Seeking a leader in the fields of archives, digital preservation, data
curation, cultural heritage informatics, or information management.Apply
<https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/55212> by November 15, 2017*

The University of Maryland College of Information Studies
<https://ischool.umd.edu/> (UMD's iSchool) seeks an energetic, creative,
and forward-thinking individual for a tenure-track faculty position in a
diverse and interdisciplinary environment where teaching, service, and
research are highly valued and colleagues collaborate in all aspects of
their academic work. We seek a colleague who will be a leader in research
and teaching in the fields of archives, digital preservation, data
curation, cultural heritage informatics, or information management. In
particular, we seek someone with deep understanding of archives and digital
preservation concepts and issues, and whose research program will
investigate and develop knowledge about digital techniques in the
*computational
representation*, access, preservation, and management of archival
collections in diverse contexts. Ideal candidates must demonstrate novel
and impactful scholarship relevant to archives or digital curation or any
of the areas described above. Preference will be given to candidates that
consider the ethical, social justice, diversity, policy, preservation, and
equitable access issues associated with their work.

The iSchool houses several research centers and laboratories. Of particular
relevance to this search is the Digital Curation Innovation Center (DCIC
<http://dcic.umd.edu/>). The DCIC has two research-focused labs and five
technology labs for student learning and faculty/student
research. DCIC engages in research with graduate and undergraduate students
on areas such as community displacement, refugee narratives, movement of
people, citizen interment, racial zoning, and cyberinfrastructure for
digital curation.

As a faculty member, the successful candidate will be involved in:

   - Developing and implementing research projects as well as disseminating
   research results and impacts
   - Designing and developing curricula related to archives, digital/data
   curation, cultural heritage informatics, or information management
   - Crafting exceptional research and educational experiences for students
   - Taking leadership roles in the College and relevant professional
   communities, particularly related to program and curriculum development
   - Participating fully in faculty governance of the College and the
   University
   - Contributing to a vibrant community of scholars and teachers at a
   top-ranked iSchool through research, consulting, and/or outreach effort

Inquiries about this position may be directed to Kibbi Henderson at
kibbihen at umd.edu.
Click here to Apply <https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/55212>.