Postdoctoral Fellow Position, School of Information Science & Learning Technologies, University of Missouri, Columbia MO
Posted July 25, 2014
The University of Missouri (MU) College of Education is dynamically growing and changing. We are searching for an individual to join our team who shares our commitment to research, teaching excellence, exceptional service to students and continuous quality improvement in an environment of civility and respect. The School of Information Science & Learning Technologies (SISLT) seeks applicants for a post-doctoral position for up to three-years in the Information Experience Laboratory (http://ielab.missouri.edu), a University of Missouri entrepreneurial operation that focuses upon usability services. The primary focus of the position is to ensure quality and timely results to clients, while generating research and learning opportunities for graduate assistants. The post-doc hire will have an opportunity to work collaboratively with other faculty, staff and graduate students. This post-doctoral position is an opportunity for an emerging scholar to collaborate with faculty in research and development of usability including publication, and in collaborative pursuit of external grants for research on usability and related fields such as Human Information Behavior, Human Computer Interaction, and Health Informatics.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate in a field related to Human Computer Interaction, Library and Information Science, Instructional Technology, Human Factors, Psychology, Health Informatics by the time of appointment;
- High level of competence in advancing and researching in usability and/or related fields;
- ·Evidence of collaboration with other disciplines such as Computer Science, Journalism, and Health Informatics.
- Area of interest related to MU SISLT faculty (http://education.missouri.
edu/faculty/dept/sislt- faculty.php) such as gaming, Interactive Learning Environments, or Designing User-Centered Web applications. - Ability and commitment to secure external funding for research and new client development.
- Ability to support faculty and graduate students in exploring and implementing usability evaluation methods.
- Track record of innovation, collaboration, and scholarship including use of eye tracking technology
- Background in design.
About SISLT and the College: SISLT is one of five academic units within the College of Education. The School offers masters and educational specialist programs in Educational Technology and Library Science, and a Ph.D. program in Information Science and Learning Technologies. SISLT is a member of the iSchools organization. The College of Education (COE) is ranked among the top doctoral granting colleges of education in the country. Today, the College of Education has a student population of approximately 1,300 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students with 87 tenured/tenure-track and 25 full-time non-tenure track faculty members. The COE recently completed a new strategic plan and is financially well positioned to invest in opportunities for innovative ideas in support of the plan. Annual expenditures for externally funded projects are approximately $12 million with funded projects in research, instruction and public service. Our research portfolio has increased significantly in recent years, and is poised for continued significant strategic growth. The College is a leader on the campus and is nationally recognized for its distance and online education programs.
About MU and the Surrounding Community: MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System. In 1848, MU became the first public university in the nation to open a college specific to teacher preparation. Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the Division, College, and MU. More information is available on the web at: education.missouri.edu
MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 130,000 which has been rated by Money Magazine, Men’s Journal and MSN.COM as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over 34,000, and is designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University Extensive. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine and law on the same campus. As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation.
This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of life. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community. Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a 90-minute drive offering the shopping and cultural opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Columbia has a very high quality public school system and provides many opportunities for art, culture and music enthusiasts.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Appointment: Non-tenure Track, twelve month position beginning January 1, 2015
To Apply: Apply on-line at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-
Please contact Neeley Current, Search Committee Member, [email protected] or 573-884-2986 for questions about the position.
Beginning Review Date: Formal review of applications will begin September 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Search Committee members: Dr. Joi Moore, Dr. Sanda Erdelez, Neeley Current
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities and disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. To request ADA accommodations, please contact the Dean’s Office at