The Information Systems Department at UMBC invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of human-centered computing (HCC)

Date Posted: - 10/12/2009

The Information Systems Department at UMBC invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of human-centered computing (HCC) starting August 2010. Outstanding candidates in other areas will also be considered.

Candidates must have an earned PhD in Information Systems or a related field no later than August 2010. Applicants engaged in interdisciplinary research addressing accessibility (broadly defined to include issues associated with disabilities, age, culture, and other relevant topics), human-information interaction, or social computing are of primary interest. Ideal candidates will be engaged in research that spans two or more of these areas with preference given to those who can collaborate with current faculty. Candidates should have a strong potential for excellence in research, the ability to develop and sustain an externally funded research program, and the ability to contribute to our graduate and undergraduate teaching mission.

The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Information Systems and Business Technology Administration as well as both the MS and PhD in Information Systems. In addition, the Department offers an MS and PhD in Human-Centered Computing, and was ranked 8th in the nation in 2007 for scholarly productivity by Academic Analytics. Consistent with the UMBC vision, the Department has excellent technical support and teaching facilities as well as outstanding laboratory space and state of the art technology. UMBC’s Technology Center, Research Park, and Center for Entrepreneurship are major indicators of active research and outreach. Further details on our research, academic programs, and faculty can be found at http://www.is.umbc.edu/. Under-represented groups including women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications will not be reviewed until the following materials are received: a cover letter, a one-page statement of teaching interests, a one-page statement of research interests, one or more sample research papers, and a curriculum vitae. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the department as soon as possible. Electronic submission of materials as PDF documents is preferred. Electronic copies should be sent to bmorris@umbc.edu. Copies can also be sent to: Dr. Andrew Sears, Chair of Faculty Search Committee, Information Systems Department, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250-5398. For inquiries, please contact Barbara Morris at (410) 455-3795 or bmorris@umbc.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This position is subject to the availability of funds.

UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from minorities, women and individuals with disabilities.