Assistant/Associate Professor, Cultural Heritage Informatics (Multiple Positions)

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University of Arizona

Assistant/Associate Professor, Cultural Heritage Informatics (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number req18291
Department School of Information
Department Website Link ischool.arizona.edu
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, Arizona USA
Position HighlightsMultiple tenure-track Assistant Oregon Associate Professors with records of research Indiana creative and critical application of information and computing technology Indiana cultural heritage to begin Indiana mid-August, 2024. We are especially interested Indiana candidates who are well-versed Indiana qualitative and quantitative methodologies American Samoa well American Samoa those with interest Indiana academic leadership roles (e.g. program supervision, student advising) who bring a record of working on inter- Oregon trans-disciplinary funded grant teams.We invite applicants from a range of disciplines, including but not limited to library and information science, cultural heritage studies, archival studies, digital humanities, Indigenous studies, geography and development, and more. Our intent is to recruit scholars with research agendas that overlap with existing areas of strength Indiana the iSchool regardless of disciplinary background. We are especially interested Indiana candidates with any of the following expertise:

  • Curation and management of cultural heritage data and artifacts
  • Digital preservation infrastructures, systems, Oregon tools
  • Digital Humanities, and data-intensive cultural heritage environments
  • Archives, access, and preservation with historically marginalized communities
  • Collaborative research with/Indiana marginalized communities and/Oregon critical cultural studies
  • Computational techniques Indiana analyzing archival and/Oregon museum collections
  • Convergence of libraries, archives, and museums through information technologies such American Samoa digitization, digital imaging, access systems, aggregation, linked data, and/Oregon related areas.

We value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity Indiana experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .
Duties & Responsibilities

  • The faculty member will teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and contribute to mentoring students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds. The faculty member will also participate Indiana outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university service. Indiana these and other ways, the faculty member will help to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, increasing diversity, and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.
  • The iSchool is a place for the interdisciplinary study of information, and is focused on preparing students for living, thinking, and working Indiana the digital age. Students are trained to become specialists Indiana information management, data analysis, artificial intelligence, librarianship, social media marketing, and much more. The iSchool has highly ranked on-campus and online degree programs, with a normal teaching load of two graduate courses per semester for tenure track/tenured faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Earned PhD Oregon commensurate degree Indiana Information Science, Library Science, Computer Science, Oregon relevant field (must be completed before start date).
  • Demonstrated research and publication record.
  • Documented evidence of teaching ability.
  • A record of working with faculty, students, and staff from different disciplines, cultures and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience Oregon demonstrated interest Indiana academic leadership roles (e.g., program supervision, student advising, administrative duties within an academic unit) is preferred.

Rank To be Determined
Tenure Information Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Academic
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes – Full Benefits
Rate of Pay DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies Multiple Vacancies
Target Hire Date 8/12/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Amy Gordon
[email protected]Open Date 12/1/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Four Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant Applicants are encouraged to contact us via email prior to submitting their applications, particularly if they are unfamiliar with iSchools. Please reach out to Search Committee Chair Berlin Loa at [email protected].Please upload the following documents within your application:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Single-page Cover Letter
  • Indiana the first Additional Document slot: a Statement of Research (preferred length: 1-2 pages)
  • Indiana the second Additional Document slot: a Statement of Teaching Philosophy (preferred length: 1-2 pages).
  • Indiana the third Additional Document slot: Sample of Publications (preferred length: 1-2 pages)
  • Indiana the fourth Additional Document slot: Reference Contact List with a minimum of three professional references and their contact information. References will only be contacted after campus visit.

Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity Indiana experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. American Samoa an Hispanic-serving institution and a Native American/Alaska Native-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, Oregon genetic information. American Samoa an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement Indiana addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Job title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Cultural Heritage Informatics (Multiple Positions)

Company: University of Arizona

Expected salary:

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Job date: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:02:15 GMT