University of Pittsburgh
School of Information Sciences
The School of Information Sciences (http://www.ischool.pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking candidates for a tenure-stream faculty position to start in the fall term of 2010.
The School is a top ranked information school (iSchool) offering a wide variety of multidisciplinary opportunities, including BSIS, MSIS, MST, MLIS, and Ph.D. programs. The iSchool at Pitt emphasizes the synthesis of people, information and technology, and offers opportunities for research, instruction, and service spanning the diverse needs and interests of an information-intensive, multi-cultural, and increasingly digital society. The School is seeking candidates with a strong commitment to research as well as graduate and undergraduate education for the following position:
- A tenure-stream faculty member with theoretical and practical expertise in the Organization of Information (both traditional and digital) and research interests in one or more of the following areas:
- Knowledge management
- Knowledge representation
- Ontologies/taxonomies
- Metadata generation and control
- Semantic web
- Indexing and abstracting
- Cataloging/classification/subject analysis
Candidates who bridge disciplinary areas are specifically encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong interest and current awareness of the technological and cultural context in which their knowledge contributes to issues of contemporary society. A record of collaboration with other scholars is highly desirable.
As the school offers online degree programs, in addition to on-campus programs, candidates with complementary expertise and experience in educational technologies are of particular interest.
Appointments will be made at a rank commensurate with qualifications.
Applicants should present a record of effective teaching, research, and related scholarly activities. Electronic applications should be sent to sissearch@sis.pitt.edu. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses (with e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references. For full consideration, applications must be received by January 31, 2010. Preliminary interviews are possible at the ALISE conference in Boston, MA in January 2009.
Dr. Richard Cox, Professor
Chair, Search Committee
School of Information Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
135 N. Bellefield Avenue
614 IS Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Further information regarding the School and this position can be found at www.ischool.pitt.edu/news/facultyopenings.php
The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer and strongly encourages women and candidates from under-represented minorities to apply.
Rev. 11/11/2009
