[AISWorld] Open Rank Position at the University of South Carolina

[BROOKSHIRE, BOB]

The College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina is in the process of expanding its tenured and tenure-track faculty members. As part of this growth, the Department of Integrated Information Technology seeks dynamic new tenured and tenure-track faculty members (at all ranks) for Fall 2018. We also desire candidates whose expertise aligns with vital cross-cutting initiatives identified by the College. For details on these initiatives, please visit: http://cec.sc.edu/employment  Multiple positions are available.

In alignment with these initiatives, research themes of particular interest to the Department are those related to Smart & Connected Communities, Transformative Computing, and Healthcare Transformations. We seek expertise especially in the areas of human computer interaction, project management, software development, mobile technologies, cloud computing, virtualization, web development, management of information technology, Internet of Things, health information technology, informatics & data analytics.

The Department also supports the Biomedical Engineering program, and prospective faculty with expertise in this area may apply via: http://cec.sc.edu/jobs/BMED.

Our ABET accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Integrated Information Technology (IIT) focuses on selection, creation, application, and integration of information technologies within organizational contexts. In addition to a solid foundation of core competencies, the program emphasizes IT project management, networking, IT security, web development, enterprise systems, and database systems. The department also offers a Masters of Health Information Technology degree in collaboration with the Arnold School of Public Health. The IIT Department is actively involved with the regional business and healthcare communities.  USC is also a founding member of the new South Carolina Cyber Collaboration (SC Cyber).

Applicants should possess an earned doctorate in information technology, information systems, or a related discipline; a demonstrated potential for research with high scholarly impact; a deep understanding of information technology & its application in the workplace; online as well as traditional classroom teaching experience; and a commitment to undergraduate research. University and professional service will be expected, and industry experience is valued. The successful candidate will be expected to develop internationally-recognized, externally-funded research programs that complement existing departmental strengths.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2017 and continue until positions are filled. Expected start date is August 16, 2018. Interested applicants will apply to this posting with: (1) a letter of intent, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a concise description of research plans, (4) a teaching plan, and (5) names & contact information of 3-5 references.

To apply, please visit: http://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/20980

Questions about the departmental search may be directed to:
Department Integrated Information Technology
Dr. John Gerdes, Search Committee Chair
gerdes at mailbox.sc.edu (803) 777-8529