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Assistant Professor, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Posted October 30, 2019

Position: Full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the College of Information Studies, University of Maryland, College Park.

 

Open until filled. Best consideration by November 16th. 

 

The iSchool at the University of Maryland (http://ischool.umd.edu) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor who will be a leader in pursuing novel, transformative, and impactful research and teaching in the field of archives and digital curation. We encourage applicants who exhibit deep understanding of the concepts and issues pertinent to the archives and digital curation professions. We are especially interested in candidates whose research leads to better understanding of archives, their contemporary and future roles, management, and use. Examples of our interests include (but are not limited to):

  • Access systems, aggregation, and linked open data 

  • Community archives and historically marginalized communities

  • Computational techniques in analyzing archival collections

  • Convergence of libraries, archives, and museums

  • Curation and management of research data

  • Digital preservation infrastructures, systems, or tools 

  • Policy and ethics 

  • Users and uses of archives 

 

Among the top graduate programs in archives and preservation in the U.S., Maryland’s iSchool seeks a candidate who will build upon the iSchool’s record of educating archivists and archival scholars committed to leadership, service, research, and innovative practice in the field. We encourage candidates to demonstrate how their research contributes toward social justice and equity, diversity and inclusion, or ethical access to archival information. We also seek applicants who appreciate the role of digital technologies in changing the roles and responsibilities of archives and archivists in contemporary society. 

 

The iSchool enrolls over 1,300 students in five degree programs: Ph.D. in Information Studies, Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Information Management (MIM), Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction (HCIM), and Bachelor of Science in Information Science (InfoSci). Faculty members across these programs take advantage of our interdisciplinary environment through their teaching and collaborative research. These programs are offered in the classroom at College Park and Shady Grove campuses, online, and in blended formats. Many members of our faculty hold joint or affiliate appointments with other campus units, including Anthropology, Business, Education, Engineering, English, Geographical Sciences, Journalism, Survey Methodology, Public Health, the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities (MITH), and the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS).

 

Position Duties/Responsibilities: 

This is a tenure-track appointment. Tenure-track Assistant Professors are hired for 3 years, with potential renewal for three more years and tenure. Salary and benefits are competitive based upon qualifications and experience. Tenure-track faculty have 9-month appointments, with opportunities for grant-funded research or university-funded teaching in summers. For this position, the successful candidate will be involved in:

  • Developing and conducting research projects and disseminating research results; 

  • Designing and developing curricula related to archives and digital curation; 

  • Crafting exceptional educational experiences for students;

  • Participating in shared governance;

  • Contributing to relevant professional communities.

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Ph.D in a relevant field

  • A record of research in archives, digital preservation and curation, or related areas 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Teaching experience in archives, digital preservation and curation, or related areas

  • Awards for research accomplishments, peer-reviewed publications, or teaching excellence.

 

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. 

 

Hiring and appointment is subject to College and University approval. 

 

To apply you will need to provide:

  • A cover letter that clearly describes your background and expertise in the area, and the specific contributions you would make to the iSchool and the University of Maryland

  • Your CV

  • 3 professional references

  • A statement describing your research focus, methods, impact and plan

  • A statement describing your teaching approach and experience

 

To apply please use the UMD ejobs link: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/73781

 

Inquiries about this position may be directed to Ricky Punzalan at [email protected]. 

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