[Sigdl-l] Job: Goodyear Professor in Knowledge Management, The School of Information, Kent, Ohio, U.S.

[Smith, Catherine]

The Kent State University (KSU) School of Information (the iSchool) seeks a senior level colleague for appointment as distinguished Goodyear Professor in Knowledge Management. The appointment is endowed by support from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. The position reports to the director of the iSchool, which is part of the larger College of Communication and Information (CCI). The iSchool offers master's degrees in health informatics, knowledge management, library and information science, and user experience design, as well as courses in data science in CCI's School of Digital Sciences. iSchool programs are offered primarily online and attract students from across the U.S. and internationally.
The ideal candidate will bring a sustained track record of scholarship, collaboration, and funding in the knowledge management area of information science. The position may focus on research and/or program development. Priorities include grant writing; research collaboration within KSU and with industry; student-focused industry partnerships; program initiatives with allied units across the university; attracting top students; and enrichment of the CCI interdisciplinary PhD program in communication and information.
Qualifications for the position include: an earned Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to the information sciences; a sustained track record of substantial grant and/or contract funding for research and/or program development; and a teaching and research record commensurate with an appointment as full Professor with tenure. Highly exceptional candidates with equivalent experience but without the terminal degree or senior rank may also be considered.
Salary is competitive and benefits are excellent. School faculty are expected to engage in research, teaching, and service. The position is located in Kent Ohio with a starting date in August 2018.  Review of applications will begin December 15, 2017 and will run through January 15, 2018.
Applications will be accepted starting December 1, 2017 at https://jobs.kent.edu/. Inquires about the position should be sent to:
     Catherine Smith and Yin Zhang, Co-chairs, Search Committee
     School of Information
     Kent State University
     P.O. Box 5190
     Kent, Ohio 44242-0001
     Phone: (330) 672-2116
     Fax: (330) 672-7965
     Email: csmit141 at kent.edu<mailto:csmit141 at kent.edu> or yzhang4 at kent.edu<mailto:yzhang4 at kent.edu>

Kent State University supports equal opportunity, affirmative action and diversity in
education and employment.  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

More information about the KSU iSchool is available at: https://www.kent.edu/iSchool


Dr. Catherine L. Smith
Assistant Professor
Kent State University School of Informaton
PO Box 5190
Kent, OH 44236
330-672-2116


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