[AISWorld] Florida State University School of Information Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried

Wed Sep 14 14:27:28 EDT 2022

The School of Information (iSchool) at Florida State University seeks to
fill one (1) nine-month tenure-track faculty position in Information, at
the Assistant Professor level. Review of applications will begin on
November 1, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

Here is a simple way to find the job posting:

   1. Go to https://jobs.fsu.edu
   2. Click on [current career opportunities]
   3. Search job code *53069*.

I'll be at the ICIS in Copenhagen, Denmark. Let me know if you have any
questions.

*Responsibilities *

We are seeking faculty colleagues with interdisciplinary, sociotechnical
systems research interests. Candidates should be able to articulate a
research agenda that fits within the broader research interests of the
iSchool and demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a highly
interdisciplinary environment. Portfolios of research and teaching could
include *human-computer interaction*, *cybersecurity*, *human-centered
computing*, *user experience* (UX), *data management*, *data science*, *social,
and cultural informatics*.

Successful applicants will be expected to teach at all levels, including
courses in the school’s bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs;
experience with teaching online, as well as face-to-face, is preferred.
Faculty typically teach 2 courses for 2 semesters (fall and spring) each
academic year. All faculty members are expected to advise students and to
serve on School, College, and University committees.

*Qualifications *

Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in
information science, information technology, computer science, or another
relevant discipline.

*Other Information *

The School of Information began in 1926, was formally founded in 1947, and
is nationally ranked among the top information science graduate schools in
the country. The iSchool's Information Technology Masters' program is
nationally ranked at #6 among IT programs, #4 among IT programs for
veterans, and the ALA-accredited Master's in Information is ranked among *U.S.
News & World Report's* “Best Graduate Programs in Library and Information
Science” as 12th overall, 3rd in Youth Services, and 1st in School Library
Media. School of Information faculty have been awarded over $60 million in
federal, state, local, and foundation research grants, and maintain strong
connections to the community through various information, literacy, and
service initiatives.

The School of Information is one of three academic units within the College
of Communication and Information at Florida State University. The FSU
iSchool offers a Bachelor’s degree program with majors in Information
Technology (IT) and Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT);
Master’s degree programs in Information Technology and Information; a
post-Master’s Specialist degree in Information; and a Ph.D. program in
Information. The iSchool faculty also operate the iSensor Lab, eHealth Lab,
and are founding partners in FSU’s Innovation Hub, an innovation center and
fab lab/makerspace for teaching and research with technologies including 3D
printing and 3D visualization.

Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the School, College,
and University. More information about the School of Information is
available online at: http://ischool.cci.fsu.edu/.

The College of Communication and Information is a member of the iSchools
organization, and has a student population of approximately 1,300
undergraduates and 500 graduate students with 87 tenured/tenure-track and
25 full-time non-tenure-track faculty members. The College is a leader on
the campus, and is nationally recognized for its distance and online
education programs.

*Contact Info *

Inquiries should be directed to:

Search Committee

School of Information

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL 32306-2100

Attn: Jeannette Barnes-Mitchell

tel: 850-644-5775

email: jb.mitchell at cci.fsu.edu

*University Information *

These positions provide an opportunity to work at a world-class research
university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of
life. Florida State University is a leading university and part of the
State University System in Florida. It has a student body of over 41,000
and has been designated a research university with very high research
activity by the Carnegie Foundation. FSU offers more than 300 different
programs of study, with nationally recognized programs in the sciences,
medicine, law, and business.

FSU is in Tallahassee, a metropolitan community of approximately 375,000
which has been rated by Livability as one of the 50 best places to live in
the United States. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts
in the Florida Panhandle, and Tallahassee is situated among many rich
historical and natural resources, including easy access to some of the most
beautiful beaches in the country. Tallahassee has a high-quality
public-school system, and provides many opportunities for art, culture, and
music enthusiasts.

*How To Apply *

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as
advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu.
Click on [Current Career Opportunities], and search job code *53069*.

If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all
applicable information. The following items should be submitted as part of
the application:

   - A cover letter
   - A curriculum vitae
   - A research statement including interests, plans, and approach to
   securing external funding
   - A teaching statement including plans and philosophy
   - A statement on diversity and inclusion plans and experiences
   - Up to three selected publications or preprints for review
   - The names and contact information of three potential references
   - Note: transcripts and up to three written letters of recommendation
   will be required of candidates selected for an interview

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2022 and continue until the
position is filled.

Preferred starting date is Fall 2023.

*Tobacco Free Campus *

Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is
prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida
State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University
students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external
individuals.

*Equal Employment Opportunity *

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran
Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at:
http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf

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*Shuyuan Metcalfe | Associate Professor*
*Florida State University School of Information*
*Trusted CI Fellow, The NSF Cybersecurity Center for Excellence*