[Asis-l] Professor of Practice Positions at Syracuse University's iSchool

[Ping Zhang]

> (Apology for cross posting)
> 
> The School of Information Studies (iSchool) at Syracuse University is
> searching for one or more established information professionals to
> join our faculty as Professors of Practice, with rank commensurate
> with experience. A successful applicant will be expected to provide
> undergraduate and graduate students with a practitioner's perspective,
> both as a teacher and as a mentor. 
> 
> The iSchool (http://ischool.syr.edu) offers academic programs leading
> to a bachelor's degree in Information Management and Technology;
> master's degrees in Information Management, Telecommunications and
> Network Management, and Library and Information Science; and a Ph.D.
> in Information Science and Technology. The school hosts seven research
> centers and laboratories and has research strengths in information
> management, information security, virtual collaboration, Internet
> research methods, emerging networking technologies, natural language
> processing, digital literacy, information retrieval, digital
> libraries, and telecommunications policy. As a professional school, we
> maintain close ties to industry, including active research and
> instructional partnerships with large corporations and non-profit
> organizations.
> 
> Our faculty includes leading scholars from a diverse set of academic
> disciplines as well as individuals with technical and managerial
> experience. The iSchool maintains high standards for teaching
> excellence, and our faculty members are actively involved in both
> scholarly and applied research. Consistent with Syracuse University's
> focus on Scholarship in Action, we encourage faculty to develop and
> apply innovative techniques that actively engage students inside the
> classroom, in our laboratories and research facilities, and in the
> greater community. 
> 
> Candidates are expected to hold at least a master's degree. Preference
> will be given to candidates with established records of formal or
> informal teaching and demonstrated professional leadership. A proven
> track record in the field of practice is highly desired. Professors of
> Practice are full participating members within our "Faculty of One," a
> highly collegial environment that stresses collaboration among our
> school's faculty and with other members of the University community. 
> 
> Candidates are expected to maintain professional ties in their field
> of expertise and leverage external relationships in order to enhance
> our academic programs. Responsibilities will be appropriate for rank,
> with a typical teaching load of three courses per semester, as well as
> advising, participation in School and University committees, and other
> duties as assigned by the dean.
> 
> Submit a resume and personal statement outlining your professional
> accomplishments and stating how your background and skills can be
> effectively applied in a University environment. Include a statement
> of relevant applied research and teaching interests as well as three
> references to www.sujobopps.com. The SU job number is 024018.
> Questions may be directed to the search chair at ijobopps at syr.edu. 
> 
> 
> __________________________________________________
> 
> Dr. Ping Zhang    Associate Professor  
> School of Information Studies    Syracuse University
> Syracuse, NY 13244
> Phone: 315-443-5617   Fax: 315-443-6886
> http://melody.syr.edu/pzhang   
> 
> New HCI textbook: http://melody.syr.edu/books/hcitext
> Two Research Collections: http://melody.syr.edu/books/amis
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