The University of Iowa
School of Library and Information Science
Tenure-track Faculty Positions
The School of Library and Information Science at The University of Iowa invites applications for one or more tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level beginning Fall 2014. We seek excellent research-oriented candidates to participate in the information science dimensions of SLIS's ALA-accredited Master's program and in at least one of the two campus initiatives described below.
We seek candidates who have a research focus in some combination of: information/knowledge extraction and transformation, knowledge representation and ontologies, exploratory analysis of complex knowledge spaces, data curation and provenance, and/or Semantic Web technologies. In an era of 'big data' hype, the transformation of raw data into actionable information is one of the most daunting challenges facing the emerging field of informatics. The transformation of information into inference-supporting knowledge holds equally challenging prospects for the future. In that spirit, applications with an earned Ph.D. from all relevant backgrounds are encouraged to apply. A successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work on data- and/or computationally-intensive problems in a highly collaborative environment.
We also seek candidates with experience and interest in the digital humanities defined broadly. Strong candidates will have experience working with digital humanities projects and will have some aspect of the digital humanities as a primary research focus. In addition, we seek applicants with expertise in teaching technology to students from humanities disciplines and with the ability to translate technical concepts into humanistic contexts. Areas of interest include database design, metadata and organization, visual design of digital environments.
SLIS has a strong history of interdisciplinary projects and partnerships, including the Virtual Writing University, the UI Center for the Book, the Project on the Rhetoric of Inquiry, the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science and most recently, the Public Humanities in a Digital World cluster. Virtually all faculty in SLIS have collaborative relationships with other units on campus, with such collaboration actively encouraged by both SLIS and College leadership. SLIS was one of the three primary founding departments for the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Informatics (IGPI).
In addition to the MA in Library and Information Science, the School collaborates with other academic units in offering a certificate, masters and PhD in Informatics, joint degree programs with the Colleges of Law and Business Administration, and a Certificate in Book Studies. Additionally, SLIS students may advance their studies through an interdisciplinary doctoral program hosted by the Graduate College.
Iowa City is a cosmopolitan city of 100,000, with excellent public schools, affordable housing, a world-class medical center and abundant cultural and recreational activities. The University has approximately 31,000 students. The campus of 100 buildings on 900 acres is nicely situated along both banks of the Iowa River and is adjacent to the vibrant and attractive center of Iowa City. Information about the University of Iowa, and some of its prominent research and teaching centers, can be found at: http://www.uiowa.edu.
To apply, please go to https://jobs.uiowa.edu/, Requisition #63792, and include a curriculum vitae, letter of interest and contact details for three references.
Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Informal queries may also be directed to david-eichmann@uiowa.edu. Women and minority candidates are especially urged to apply for this position. The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
School of Library and Information Science
Tenure-track Faculty Positions
The School of Library and Information Science at The University of Iowa invites applications for one or more tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level beginning Fall 2014. We seek excellent research-oriented candidates to participate in the information science dimensions of SLIS's ALA-accredited Master's program and in at least one of the two campus initiatives described below.
We seek candidates who have a research focus in some combination of: information/knowledge extraction and transformation, knowledge representation and ontologies, exploratory analysis of complex knowledge spaces, data curation and provenance, and/or Semantic Web technologies. In an era of 'big data' hype, the transformation of raw data into actionable information is one of the most daunting challenges facing the emerging field of informatics. The transformation of information into inference-supporting knowledge holds equally challenging prospects for the future. In that spirit, applications with an earned Ph.D. from all relevant backgrounds are encouraged to apply. A successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work on data- and/or computationally-intensive problems in a highly collaborative environment.
We also seek candidates with experience and interest in the digital humanities defined broadly. Strong candidates will have experience working with digital humanities projects and will have some aspect of the digital humanities as a primary research focus. In addition, we seek applicants with expertise in teaching technology to students from humanities disciplines and with the ability to translate technical concepts into humanistic contexts. Areas of interest include database design, metadata and organization, visual design of digital environments.
SLIS has a strong history of interdisciplinary projects and partnerships, including the Virtual Writing University, the UI Center for the Book, the Project on the Rhetoric of Inquiry, the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science and most recently, the Public Humanities in a Digital World cluster. Virtually all faculty in SLIS have collaborative relationships with other units on campus, with such collaboration actively encouraged by both SLIS and College leadership. SLIS was one of the three primary founding departments for the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Informatics (IGPI).
In addition to the MA in Library and Information Science, the School collaborates with other academic units in offering a certificate, masters and PhD in Informatics, joint degree programs with the Colleges of Law and Business Administration, and a Certificate in Book Studies. Additionally, SLIS students may advance their studies through an interdisciplinary doctoral program hosted by the Graduate College.
Iowa City is a cosmopolitan city of 100,000, with excellent public schools, affordable housing, a world-class medical center and abundant cultural and recreational activities. The University has approximately 31,000 students. The campus of 100 buildings on 900 acres is nicely situated along both banks of the Iowa River and is adjacent to the vibrant and attractive center of Iowa City. Information about the University of Iowa, and some of its prominent research and teaching centers, can be found at: http://www.uiowa.edu.
To apply, please go to https://jobs.uiowa.edu/, Requisition #63792, and include a curriculum vitae, letter of interest and contact details for three references.
Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Informal queries may also be directed to david-eichmann@uiowa.edu. Women and minority candidates are especially urged to apply for this position. The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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