Drexel University - Information Science - Tenure Track Faculty Position

INSTITUTION: Drexel University
DEPARTMENT: Information Science
POSITION: Tenure Track Faculty Position
LINK: www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=80270
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The Department of Information Science in the College of Computing and Informatics 

Drexel University

Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in

Data Science

The Department of Information Science in the College of Computing & Informatics at Drexel University invites applications for an open rank tenure-track faculty position in Data Science. This position is expected to complement existing strengths in the College, including but not limited to geographic information science, spatial analytics, geographic data acquisition, data mining, visual analytics, information quality evaluation, social-media analysis, human-centered computing, and information policy. The new hire would be expected to have an active role in centers in the College, including the Center for Spatial Analytics and Geocomputation and the Center for Visual and Decision Informatics.

Candidates should have a completed doctorate at the time of appointment and a record of high-quality scholarly activities. The research areas of the information science faculty in the College of Computing & Informatics include library & information science, data curation, data mining, informatics, visualization, GIS, software engineering, spatial analytics, healthcare and medical informatics, human-centered computing, metadata, and knowledge management. Successful applicants will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, have an established sponsored research program, advise undergraduate and graduate students, and be involved in service to the Department, the College, the University and the global academic community.

The department has a broad, multidisciplinary, theoretical and applied view. The Department and College continue to evolve as an innovative leader in educating information professionals in the twenty-first century, combining high quality teaching and research in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The College offers eight BS degrees, six master's degrees, and two PhD degrees (in Computer Science and Information Studies). Full-time PhD students are supported either through faculty research grants and/or teaching assistantships. The ALA-accredited MS(LIS) degree is highly ranked, both overall and for specializations in health librarianship, information systems and digital librarianship. All academic programs emphasize applied research.

Drexel is a private university committed to research with real-world applications. The University has over 26,000 students in 15 colleges and schools and offers about 200 degree programs. The College of Computing & Informatics is comprised of approximately 70 faculty and 2,000 students. Drexel has one of the largest and best known cooperative education programs in the country, with over 1,200 co-op employers. 

Drexel's University City campus is located on Philadelphia’s “Avenue of Technology” in the University City District and at the hub of the academic, cultural and historical resources of the nation’s sixth largest metropolitan region. Philadelphia is also the midpoint of a mid-Atlantic technology corridor that stretches from New York City (100 miles north) to Washington, DC (135 miles south).

Evaluation of applications will begin as early as November 1, 2015, and will continue on a rolling basis until appropriate candidates are identified. Successful applicants must demonstrate potential for research and teaching excellence in the environment of a major research university. To be considered, apply at www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=80270

Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Alan Murray (amurray@drexel.edu).

Applications should consist of a cover letter, CV and brief statements describing your research program and teaching interests. Letters of reference will be requested from candidates who are invited for a campus interview. Electronic submissions in PDF format are required.

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The College of Computing & Informatics is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Employment will be contingent upon the University's acceptance of the results of the background investigation.