[AISWorld] Assistant Professor, IT Innovation (ITIN) - University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)

Thu Nov 4 16:33:58 EDT 2010

University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)
Assistant Professor, IT Innovation (ITIN)
College of Information Science and Technology
School of Interdisciplinary Informatics (Si2)

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, health care, business, the arts, 
government and other disciplines through state-of-the-art education, 
research and outreach. 

Due to the rise in demand for Information Technology professionals in all 
industries, the College of IS&T has responded to this need by creating a 
Bachelor of Science degree in IT Innovation (ITIN) that allows students to 
combine an IT degree with another, customized field of study (`practice 
area`).  Students pursuing an ITIN degree are required to take general 
education courses, Information Technology courses (both technical and 
managerial), and an approved combination of `flexible` courses from 
another disciplinary area where the student want to apply IT. 
Interdisciplinary practice specialties could include -- but are not 
limited to -- management, marketing, finance, accounting, economics, 
mathematics, psychology, aviation, communication, fine arts, graphic 
design, engineering, gerontology, and geography. 

To further build the ITIN program, the school invites applications for a 
tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates must 
possess an appropriate doctorate or all but the dissertation (ABD) in 
Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a related field with 
an enhanced interest in applying IT to other disciplines with a focus on 
entrepreneurship (or related areas) from a nationally recognized program. 
The college is seeking strong candidates with research and teaching 
interests in the broad field of IT Innovation and who also have the 
ability to teach computer science and/or management information system 
courses as needed.   Candidates with focused research in multi-media, 
visualization, visual gaming and virtual reality, healthcare IT 
innovation, human computer interaction and/or IT entrepreneurial expertise 
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 IT 
Innovation (started in the Fall of 2008) , a Bachelor of Science Program 
in Information Assurance, 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. 
The college hosts an innovative college-wide interdisciplinary PhD in 
Information Technology degree. 

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 and School of Interdisciplinary 
Informatics web site  http://si2.ist.unomaha.edu for more information.  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 and list of 
references, research and teaching statements 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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