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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Information Science (Data Science)
The University of South Carolina
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Posted: 18-Oct-22
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 130772
Classification Title: Assistant Professor
College/Division: College of Information and Communications
Department: CIC School of Information Science
Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Advertised Job Summary:
The School of Information Science (iSchool) at the University of South Carolina (UofSC) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 16, 2023. Successful candidates will be expected to expand on one or more of the following areas in Data Science:
- Applied Data and Text Mining
- Applied AI and Machine Learning (ML)
- Critical Data Studies
- User Experience, Information Architecture
- Web and Mobile Application Development
- Social Network Analysis
- Cybersecurity
Responsibilities:
- Participate in instruction, research, publication, grant writing, and other scholarly activities
- Teach and develop courses in both face-to-face and online environments at undergraduate (BS in Information Science) and graduate students.
- Candidates may be tasked with teaching and/or developing courses related to some of the following topics: web and mobile application development, programming languages (e.g., R, JavaScript, and Python), database management systems (e.g., MS Access and SQL, NoSQL), and data/text mining, user experience.
- Mentor students for independent studies and doctoral dissertations
- Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community
Our diverse, engaged faculty and staff enjoy a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment within the school. In addition, a rich potential for collaborative and interdisciplinary connections exists across the university, for example, The U of SC Arnold School of Public Health, the College of Education, and our sister school the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Examples of existing faculty research expertise include: information behavior and information practices of marginalized groups; misinformation and disinformation; equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice; LIS Education; accessibility and disability studies; public libraries and cultural heritage institutions; diversity in children's literature; community literacy; school librarianship; knowledge management; international librarianship; social media analysis, big data, and text mining; copyright; medical and health informatics; data analytics; information visualization; health and medical librarianship; critical youth studies; information policy; digital inclusion; and, information access and information poverty.
The School of Information Science is committed to the mission of the College of Information and Communications and the University of South Carolina to foster a diverse and vibrant academic environment, embrace diversity in its various forms and create a welcoming environment that encourages all to excel.
The College of Information and Communications is home to two nationally recognized schools, the School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the School of Information Science. The college provides outstanding teaching, research, and community outreach. As such, it is one of only a few universities to combine its communications and information science programs, two rapidly evolving — and converging — fields united by a shared belief that information accessibility is the cornerstone of self-governance. The College has approximately 1,800 undergraduates, 500 graduate students, and more than 100 faculty and staff members. New assets available to faculty and students in both schools include The Social Media Insights Lab and the Biometric and User Experience Lab. Both are designed to facilitate the study of issues related to data, media, and their impact on society.
The University of South Carolina in Columbia is the major research institution of the University of South Carolina system and its largest campus, enrolling approximately 35,000 students. The university offers over 320 degrees at the bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional program levels. Founded in 1801, it is among America's oldest and most comprehensive public universities and is one of only 32 public universities to earn the Carnegie Foundation's top-tier designations in both research activity and community engagement. South Carolina's capital city is currently undergoing several urban revitalization projects and offers residents a growing range of artistic, cultural, and recreational opportunities.
Advertised Minimum Qualifications :
An earned doctorate in Information Science or a related field is required by the start date of employment, but strong applicants who can convincingly demonstrate that they will complete the degree timely (e.g., by documenting a scheduled defense) will also be considered. We are able to consider applications at the early Assistant Professor stage for these positions. Position requires a clearly articulated research agenda, and enthusiasm for and excellence in teaching in multiple delivery formats.
Full/Part Time: Full Time
About The University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience and dedicated to innovation in learning, research and community engagement. Founded in 1801, the university offers more than 300 degree programs and is a top-tier Carnegie Foundation research institution. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of 20 locations throughout the state, including the research campus in Columbia. With 60 nationally ranked academic programs including top-ranked programs in international business, the nation's best honors college and distinguished programs in engineering, law, medicine, public health and the arts, the university is helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world.
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