[AISWorld] Assistant Professor, Information Assurance (IA) - University of Nebraska at Omaha

[Gerardus J De Vreede]

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Assistant Professor, Information Assurance (IA)
College of Information Science and Technology
School of Interdisciplinary Informatics

The College of Information Science and Technology (IS&T) is an 
interdisciplinary college focusing on meeting the needs of a vibrant 
metropolitan area.  The School of Interdisciplinary Informatics (Si2), a 
unit within the College of IS&T, focuses on expanding the role of 
information technology in cybersecurity, healthcare, business, the arts, 
government and other disciplines through state-of-the-art education, 
research and outreach.    The school invites applications for a 
tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a primary 
interest in Information Assurance (IA).  Particular attention will be paid 
to applicants who have an interest in the application of security concepts 
within the health sector.  Candidates must possess an appropriate 
doctorate or all but the dissertation (ABD) in Computer Science, 
Management Information Systems or a related field with a specialization in 
IA (or related areas) from a nationally recognized program. The college is 
seeking strong candidates with research and teaching interests in IA and 
who also have the ability to teach computer science and/or management 
information system courses when needed.   Candidates with focused research 
in digital forensics, vulnerability discovery, and/or healthcare 
information privacy and security are especially encouraged to apply. 
Contributions to service within the university, business or professional 
areas are expected. 

The College of IS&T is responsible for a Bachelor of Science Program in 
Information Assurance, a Bachelor of Science in IT Innovation, two ABET 
accredited Bachelor of Science programs in Computer Science and Management 
Information Systems, and two Master of Science degrees in Management 
Information Systems and Computer Science. Both the graduate programs offer 
graduate certificates in IA.   The college hosts an innovative 
college-wide interdisciplinary PhD in Information Technology degree. The 
college is also host to the Nebraska University Center on Information 
Assurance (NUCIA; http://nucia.ist.unomaha.edu/), a NSA designated Center 
for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE), which 
combines the efforts of commercial, governmental and educational 
institutions across the United States to increase awareness in the 
numerous domains of information security. Individuals who desire to 
contribute to the development of these programs, as well as other programs 
in the College of IS&T are encouraged to apply. 

The UNO College of IS&T and the UNL College of Engineering and Technology 
are partners in The Peter Kiewit Institute of Information Science, 
Technology and Engineering. The Institute has been funded by a $70 million 
Industry/University/Government initiative.  In 1999, the college moved 
into a new $32.5 million building.    We invite you to visit the college 
web site at http://www.ist.unomaha.edu for more information.  For more 
information about the School of Interdisciplinary Informatics visit 
http://si2.ist.unomaha.edu.  To apply, please visit the UNO careers web 
site at http:// www.unomaha.edu/humanresources/employment.php, create your 
account and apply for this position. Cover letter, curriculum vita, 
research and teaching statements and list of references must be attached 
to the electronic application for full consideration.  You can locate the 
position by searching the listings under the IS&T college. If you have any 
additional questions, please contact:

Dr. Gert-Jan de Vreede, Chair IA Search Committee
College of Information Science & Technology
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6001 Dodge Street, Omaha NE 68182-0116
email:  gdevreede at unomaha.edu
phone:  (402) 554-2026
FAX:    (402)554-3284

The university and college have a strong commitment to achieving diversity 
among faculty and staff.  We are particularly interested in receiving 
applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly 
encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position. 

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is the only public, metropolitan 
university in the state.  Located in the heart of Nebraska`s largest city, 
UNO is a comprehensive university offering programs at the bachelor`s, 
master`s, specialist, and doctoral degree levels.  Serving approximately 
15,000 students, UNO offers more than 130 undergraduate majors and more 
than 60 graduate programs in a wide variety of fields.  In addition to the 
university-wide Graduate College, UNO?s colleges include Arts and 
Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Communication, Fine Arts and 
Media, Information Science and Technology, Public Affairs and Community 
Service.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not discriminate in its academic, 
employment or administration policies and abides by all federal, state and 
regental regulations pertaining to same.  Employment eligibility 
verification is required for all new hires.  UNO provides reasonable 
accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants and employees, 
unless to do so would pose an undue hardship.  If you need accommodation 
in order to complete the application process or to perform any essential 
element of the position sought, please contact the Office of Academic & 
Student Affairs.  Address:  Eppley Administration Building 202, University 
of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha NE 68182-0185.  Telephone:  402/554-2262, FAX 
402/554-4896 

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Dr. Gert-Jan de Vreede
Frederic W. Kayser Chaired Professor
Managing Director, The Center for Collaboration Science

School of Interdisciplinary Informatics
College of Information Science & Technology
University of Nebraska at Omaha

phone: +1.402.554.3010 (office manager)
phone: +1.402.554.2026 (direct)
fax: +1.402.554.3400
email: gdevreede at unomaha.edu
web: http://faculty.ist.unomaha.edu/gdevreede/index.htm
Room PKI285B / MH314
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