[Sigia-l] Broadened faculty search at the University of Washington InformationSchool

Mike Crandall mikecran at u.washington.edu
Wed Jan 5 08:22:33 EST 2005


The Information School of the University of Washington continues to engage
in a major transformation and expansion including a mid-career Masters
degree in Information Management (started in 2001), which will be expanding
to include a full-time day program in Fall, 2005. The University of
Washington is committed to being one of the top information schools in the
world, and as part of this effort we are seeking two outstanding individuals
to join the exceptional interdisciplinary faculty at the Assistant and
Associate or Full-Professor level. These new colleagues will join a faculty
eager to participate in a broad-based, inclusive information school with
academic programs at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels. Faculty in
the Information School teach across all programs. 

Information Management Faculty Positions

The Information School of the University of Washington continues to engage
in a major transformation and expansion including a mid-career Masters
degree in Information Management (started in 2001), which will be expanding
to include a full-time day program in Fall, 2005. The University of
Washington is committed to being one of the top information schools in the
world, and as part of this effort we are seeking two outstanding individuals
to join the exceptional interdisciplinary faculty at the Assistant and
Associate or Full-Professor level. These new colleagues will join a faculty
eager to participate in a broad-based, inclusive information school with
academic programs at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels. Faculty in
the Information School teach across all programs. 

The Information Management positions require expertise in and a strong
commitment to research and teaching excellence in one or more of the
following areas: management of information organizations, knowledge
management, knowledge organization, project management, strategic planning
and evaluation of information systems, management of information technology
and innovation, management information systems or systems analysis and
design. Evidence of leadership in research, mentoring of junior colleagues
(required for senior faculty opening only), professional service, and
programmatic issues is desirable. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent
degree by date of appointment. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Selected candidates will be invited for campus visits.
The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and
strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. The
University of Washington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer, and is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher
education on the Pacific coast with close proximity to world-class cultural
and recreational attractions. The University is a center of Internet 2 and
other information technology developments and provides cutting-edge
information management and technology research and teaching opportunities.
In addition, Seattle is home to some of the leading companies in the
information economy. 

Applicants can find further information about the Information School at
http://www.ischool.washington.edu Applicants should email, putting
"Information Management" in the subject line, curriculum vitae, a letter of
intent (including research and teaching interests), the names of three
references, and 2 or 3 samples of their publications (attachments should be
in PDF or Word format) to: 

Harry Bruce (iApply at ischool.washington.edu)
Chair, IM Search Committee
The Information School
University of Washington
Suite 370, Mary Gates Hall
Box 352840
Seattle, WA 98195-2840
Fax 206/616-3152 
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.
-
Michael Crandall
Chair, Masters of Science in Information Management Program
The Information School
University of Washington
mikecran<at>u.washington.edu





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