Description: We seek a colleague whose research and teaching
interests focus on how records, data, and digital information can be managed,
organized, represented, and preserved in ways that meet critical societal and
organizational needs. Contexts might
include government, industry, advocacy/service organizations, science, social
science and humanities data repositories, and cultural heritage information
institutions, among others.
The iSchool at the University
of Maryland , College Park , invites creative and forward
thinking individuals to apply for a tenured faculty position to lead the new
College-wide program in the Curation and Management of Digital Assets. Individuals with demonstrated leadership and
experience in digital curation and/ or archival studies are strongly encouraged
to apply. The candidate selected for
this position will direct an interdisciplinary Digital Curation Laboratory
sponsored by the iSchool. Based on
extensive leadership and professional experience, the candidate, in
collaboration with other University partners, will develop the Laboratory as a
venue for bridging educational theory, technological innovation, and the
resolution of “real world” data and information problems.
The ideal candidate for this position will thrive in an
environment where research and teaching share the highest priority, where
colleagues offer and expect collaboration in all phases of academic life, and
where available resources to support teaching and research are fully
engaged. The ideal candidate will:
- Lead and conduct cutting edge, high impact research that shapes the information field;
- Craft exceptional education experiences for students;
- Provide leadership in curricular and program development in the College;
- Exhibit evidence of relevant and effective professional service; and
- Thrive in an interdisciplinary environment.
The program in the Curation and Management of Digital Assets
is designed to facilitate advanced research in the digital environment and to
enhance student educational experience and professional advancement. Areas of particular professional experience
sought in candidates include:
- Curation and Management of Digital Assets
- Digital Preservation
- Archives and Records Management
- Uses and Users of Digital Collections
The iSchool enrolls over 500 students in four degree programs:
Ph.D., a Master of Library Science (MLS), a Master of Information Management
(MIM), and a Master of Human Computer Interaction (HCI). Faculty members across
these programs teach as well as conduct collaborative research that takes
advantage of this interdisciplinary breadth. The iSchool is internationally
known for its vibrant programs in archives, records management, and library and
information studies. Members of the
faculty hold joint appointments in Business, Education, English, the Institute
for Advanced Computer Studies, and the Information Policy and Access Center
This is a 9-month tenure appointment, with opportunities for
summer teaching and grant-funded summer research. Salary and benefits are competitive based
upon qualifications and experience.
Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a related
area; demonstrated research excellence; clear ability to attract external
support for research; and evidence of effective and innovative teaching. Candidate must demonstrate an understanding
of the application of principles and concepts to practice, together with a
commitment to bridging research and practice.
Application Submission: Applications will be reviewed as
received but final submissions are due by November 29, 2013. Application materials including a CV, a
letter of interest that clearly describes your primary area(s) of expertise and
the specific contributions that you would make to the iSchool, separate
statements that outline your research and teaching interests, and three letters
of reference must be submitted electronically through the University of Maryland
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