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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>*** <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Toronto</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> - Faculty of
Information ***<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>** Faculty Search – Associate/Full Professor
– Databases/Digital Repositories **<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The Faculty of Information, more commonly known as
the iSchool, at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Toronto</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> invites
applications in the area of databases/digital repositories at the rank of
Associate or Full Professor. The appointment will commence on January 1,
2012. Rank and salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications
and experience.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in
research and teaching in databases, digital repositories, and/or the analysis
of large data sets. Areas of focus might include methods and techniques for:
(i) semi- or unstructured data; (ii) semantic data; (iii) business intelligence
and data analytics; (iv) social media and/or the Internet of things (v)
sustainability; (vi) knowledge management; (vii) digital
repositories/libraries; and/or (viii) data quality and/or provenance. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The iSchool at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Toronto</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>
educates the next generation of professional and academic leaders in
Information to transform society through collaboration, innovation and
knowledge creation. The Faculty believes that society's information practices
are being reconfigured and transformed by material shifts in information
infrastructures and by political and cultural shifts in our attitudes toward
information as a social phenomenon, accompanied by ethical challenges. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>We seek an individual with an outstanding record of
research, scholarship, experience with multidisciplinary projects, evidence of
excellence in teaching, and a PhD or equivalent. The candidate is expected
to be experienced in educating and mentoring junior researchers and/or
professionals. Experience in developing new curricula would be an asset. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Applicants should send curriculum vitae, a statement
of teaching philosophy, copies of three representative papers/publications, a
statement outlining current and future research interests, and a list of three
references to the address below. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Application deadline is March 15, 2011 but the search
will remain open until the position is filled.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Electronic submission is strongly preferred. We
strongly encourage you to submit your application online by clicking on the
following link: <a
href="https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1001197"
title="blocked::https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1001197">https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1001197</a>
or <a href="http://uoft.me/dbr">http://uoft.me/dbr</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>If you are unable to apply online, please submit your
application and other materials to the following address:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Submissions: <a
href="mailto:areti.vourinaris@utoronto.ca"
title="blocked::mailto:areti.vourinaris@utoronto.ca">areti.vourinaris@utoronto.ca</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Inquiries: <a
href="mailto:eric.yu@utoronto.ca" title="blocked::mailto:eric.yu@utoronto.ca">eric.yu@utoronto.ca</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Dean Seamus Ross<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Prof. Eric Yu<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Co-Chairs, Search Committee<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>140
St. George Street</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Toronto</span></font></st1:City><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>,
<st1:State w:st="on">ON</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">M5S 3G6</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on"><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Canada</span></font></st1:country-region></st1:place><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Phone: 416-978-3202<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Fax: 416-978-5762<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Email: eric.yu@utoronto.ca<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Toronto</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> offers
excellent opportunities to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most
culturally diverse cities in the world. The Faculty of Information provides a
context in which to work in an emerging interdisciplinary environment with
close ties to a range of collaborative programs in Knowledge Media Design;
Identity, Privacy, and Security, among others. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Faculty website:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.ischool.utoronto.ca/"
title="blocked::http://www.ischool.utoronto.ca/">http://www.ischool.utoronto.ca</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Toronto</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> is strongly
committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes
applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons,
persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who
may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Sincerely,</span></font><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Eric Yu, Associate Professor<br>
Faculty of Information<br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Toronto</st1:PlaceName></st1:place><br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Toronto</st1:City>, <st1:country-region
w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">M5S 3G6</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><br>
<a href="http://www3.ischool.utoronto.ca/~yu"
title="blocked::http://www3.ischool.utoronto.ca/~yu">www3.ischool.utoronto.ca/~yu</a></span></font><span
lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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