[AISWorld] Associate or Full Professor Position in Technology Management at UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ

[Yi Zhang]

http://apo.ucsc.edu/academic_employment/jobs/JPF00082-14.pdf

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
BASKIN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Associate or Full Professor in Technology Management
The Department of Technology Management at the University of
California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a tenured
position in sustainability management at the Associate or Full
Professor level. Applicants should have a research concentration in
areas relevant to sustainability management of medium to large-scale
systems, enterprises, or regions. Relevant disciplines include
industrial and systems engineering, operations research, financial
engineering, computer science and related fields as applied to
problems that have an environmental dimension. Candidates should have
an expertise in analytical methods and the ability to develop a
research program that explores fundamental questions in the area.
Our department emphasizes and has strengths in data sciences,
technology management, and economics of information and technology.
Given the proximity of UCSC to Silicon Valley and its new Silicon
Valley campus, our faculty often have substantive research ties to
Silicon Valley firms.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active
research program with evidence of a developed research trajectory;
teach courses that contribute to the Technology and Information
Management Degree Programs; mentor and advise students at the graduate
and undergraduate level individually and in the classroom; contribute
significantly to graduate education; and undertake service obligations
to the department and campus consistent with a ladder-rank faculty
member. Applicants are expected to develop externally funded research
programs. The candidate must be able to work with students, faculty,
and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are
especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the
diversity and excellence of the academic community.
This position will contribute to UCSC's initiative to expand research
and teaching in the Silicon Valley. The successful candidate will have
a presence on the main campus (in Santa Cruz) and at the UCSC Silicon
Valley Center (in Santa Clara). The candidate will be expected to help
build academic programs in Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz.
RANK: Associate or Full Professor
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. or equivalent in industrial and systems
engineering, operations research, financial engineering, computer
science or other relevant field; demonstrated record of research and
publications; demonstrated record of university teaching experience at
the graduate and undergraduate levels, and a demonstrated record of
extramural research funding,
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Professional experience in industry or close
research contacts with industry or urban/regional managers.
Demonstrated potential or proven ability to build academic programs.
Strong record of service to one's professional community and academic
institution. Demonstrated excellence in innovative research and a
strong record of publications. Demonstrated excellence in university
teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2014, with academic year beginning September 2014.
TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit
online system, and must include letter of application indicating what
level is sought (Associate, or Full), curriculum vitae, research
statement, teaching statement and 3 - 5 selected publications.
Applicants selected for interview will be asked to provide names and
contact information of three references*. Applicants are invited to
submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through
research, teaching, and/or service. Documents/materials must be
submitted as PDF files.
Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00082 Refer to Position
#JPF00082-14 in all correspondence.
*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of
California policy and California state law. For any reference letter
provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center),
direct the author to UCSC's confidentiality statement at
http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm
Revised CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on March 15,
2014. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete by
this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later
than 6/30/2014.
UC Santa Cruz faculty make significant contributions to the body of
research that has earned the University of California the ranking as
the foremost public higher education institution in the world. In the
process, our faculty demonstrate that cutting-edge research, excellent
teaching and outstanding service are mutually supportive.
The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to excellence
through diversity. We strive to establish a climate that welcomes,
celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students
and employees.
Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity
policies may be directed to: Office for Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064; (831)
459-2686. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ
only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as
established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by
federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to
pass an E-Verify check.
More information is available here or from the Academic Personnel
Office (APO) at (831) 459-4300.
As of January, 1, 2014, UCSC will be a smoke & tobacco-free campus.
If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the
Academic Personnel Office at apo at ucsc.edu (831) 459-4300.
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