Assistant Professor in Human-Centered Computing, UMBC

[Anita Komlodi]

UMBC
University of Maryland Baltimore County
An Honors University in Maryland

Information Systems Department

The Information Systems Department at UMBC invites applications for a
tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area
of human-centered computing (HCC) starting August 2010. Outstanding
candidates in other areas will also be considered.

Candidates must have an earned PhD in Information Systems or a related field
no later than August 2010. Applicants engaged in interdisciplinary research
addressing accessibility (broadly defined to include issues associated with
disabilities, age, culture, and other relevant topics), human-information
interaction, or social computing are of primary interest. Ideal candidates
will be engaged in research that spans two or more of these areas with
preference given to those who can collaborate with current faculty.
Candidates should have a strong potential for excellence in research, the
ability to develop and sustain an externally funded research program, and
the ability to contribute to our graduate and undergraduate teaching mission.

The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Information Systems and
Business Technology Administration as well as both the MS and PhD in
Information Systems. In addition, the Department offers an MS and PhD in
Human-Centered Computing, and was ranked 8th in the nation in 2007 for
scholarly productivity by Academic Analytics. Consistent with the UMBC
vision, the Department has excellent technical support and teaching
facilities as well as outstanding laboratory space and state of the art
technology. UMBC’s Technology Center, Research Park, and Center for
Entrepreneurship are major indicators of active research and outreach.
Further details on our research, academic programs, and faculty can be found
at http://www.is.umbc.edu/. Under-represented groups including women and
minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications will not be reviewed until the following materials are
received: a cover letter, a one-page statement of teaching interests, a
one-page statement of research interests, one or more sample research
papers, and a curriculum vitae. Applicants should also arrange to have three
letters of recommendation sent to the department as soon as possible.
Electronic submission of materials as PDF documents is preferred. Electronic
copies should be sent to bmorris@.... Copies can also be sent to: Dr.
Andrew Sears, Chair of Faculty Search Committee, Information Systems
Department, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250-5398. For
inquiries, please contact Barbara Morris at [phone] or bmorris@....

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. This position is subject to the availability of funds.  


UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes
applications from minorities, women and individuals with disabilities.