Assistant/Associate Professor - Information Science
Drexel University, College of Computing and Informatics
Application
Details
Posted: 21-Nov-23
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Computer and Information Science
Years of Experience:
Less than 2
Required Education:
Doctorate
Internal Number: 502149
The Department of Information Science invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants will be considered for appointment at a rank commensurate with achievements and experience.
We encourage applicants with both technical and sociotechnical orientations with an emphasis on:
• human-centered AI/human-AI teaming • information integrity/misinformation • responsible/ethical AI • social/organizational aspects of applied AI
Applications are encouraged from candidates with interest in using their research to solve socially relevant problems that expand and leverage the strengths of our Department, College, University, and greater geographic region.
Essential Functions
• Successful candidates will work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. • Applicants will be expected to establish a high-quality, high-impact sponsored research program, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels both on campus in Philadelphia and online, and advise and mentor Ph.D. students. • Tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level are expected to provide service to the department/college, university, and broader scholarly community commensurate with rank. • Other duties as assigned.
This is a full-time Faculty position classified as exempt. The offered salary is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV/resume, list of references, and statements describing their research program and teaching interests. Applicants are encouraged to use teaching and research statements to reflect on their experiences in promoting diversity and inclusion. To be considered, applications must be submitted online through Drexel Careers.
Evaluation of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis. Applicants should apply by December 10, 2023, for full consideration.
Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background investigation.
Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic.
For more information about Drexel University, please visit www.drexel.edu
Required Qualifications
• Ph.D. in a field relevant to the interdisciplinary interests of information science by the time of appointment • record of high-quality scholarly activities • enthusiasm for educating students at undergraduate and graduate level. • commitment to cultivating interdisciplinary respect. • applicants at a senior rank are expected to have demonstrated exceptional leadership in large-scale, multidisciplinary research programs.
About Drexel University, College of Computing and Informatics
About Drexel
Drexel is a private, research-intensive (R1) university committed to research with real-world applications. The university has over 25,000 students in 15 colleges and schools and offers one of the largest and best-known cooperative education programs in the country, with over 1,600 co-op employers. Drexel is located on Philadelphia’s “Avenue of Technology” in the University City district, a hub of the academic, cultural, and historical resources of the nation’s eighth-largest metropolitan region.
About College of Computing and Informatics (CCI)
The College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) is uniquely positioned as an interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial research and education leader for the 21st century. CCI’s two departments, Information Science and Computer Science, complement each other to offer trailblazing research and education. In recent years, CCI has experienced substantial enrollment growth; recruited a number of new faculty; and has introduced new programs in data science, Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and Business Information Technology (joint with LeBow College of Business). CCI oc...cupies two-and-one-half floors in a brand-new building, constructed in 2019, offering state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, meeting areas, collaboration spaces, and a maker space. With a commitment to further expand the College and grow in key focus areas, CCI seeks intellectually curious and rigorous candidates who are eager to engage in cutting-edge research and teaching.
