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Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is hiring a faculty member to serve as the Director of the Information Technology & Informatics undergraduate degree program. Please see the announcement below, and the attached Word file for more information: Non-Tenure Track Administrative Faculty Position Available The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is searching for a Director for the Information Technology & Informatics (ITI) undergraduate program, to begin January 2012. This non-tenure track appointment will be for a 3-year period at the level of Lecturer. The Information Technology & Informatics program resides in the Department of Library & Information Science in the interdisciplinary School of Communication & Information based on the New Brunswick College Avenue campus of the university. The program combines courses in technology skills along with management and social informatics coursework for students interested in assuming leadership positions in the technology industry or in information technology departments in commercial and non-commercial organizations. The full-time, 12-month position includes teaching two courses per semester in the ITI program with an option to teach a course in the summer or winter terms. Responsibilities include overseeing the ITI curriculum, advising the ITI students, participating in recruiting activities, being liaison with other university units, and conducting outreach programs with community colleges and other educational institutions. The ITI Director works with the department chairperson to staff courses each term as well as works collaboratively with staff and faculty to provide high quality service to students while maintaining the integrity of the academic program. The ITI Director plans, schedules, and manages the semester courses and supervises the admissions process for the degree. The ITI Director also serves as part of the Undergraduate Education Task Force to oversee all undergraduate education in the school, serves as part of the school's curriculum committee, serves as a member of the Department’s curriculum committee, and may also be involved in university-level undergraduate curricular activities. In addition the ITI Director maintains ongoing relationships with New Jersey and New York businesses and other organizations who are potential employers of ITI students. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence in an institution of higher education, and will have five – ten years of experience in business, or in management of a non-profit firm. Program management experience in higher education is desirable. A terminal degree is required with a PhD preferred in a discipline associated with any of the following: Communication, Information Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or comparable. The faculty of the Department crosses disciplinary boundaries to integrate the common elements of people, information, and technology. This is exemplified in innovative programs and a large number of funded research projects as well as highly visible faculty participation in national and international organizations and events. The Department of Library and Information Science and the various specializations are consistently ranked among the top in their area in North America. Applications will be accepted immediately, and will be reviewed until the position is filled. Applications must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references; teaching portfolio and other materials may also be submitted. To submit an application, visit https://its.scilsnet.rutgers.edu/facultysearchntt/Default.aspx . Additional information about the Department and School is available at http://comminfo.rutgers.edu . The school is a founding member of the i-Schools caucus. Founded in 1766, Rutgers is the eighth oldest institution of higher education in the United States and is a member of the elite AAU research universities in North America. An equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is committed to building a diverse community and encourages the applications of women and minority candidates. -- Claire McInerney, PhD Associate Professor and Chair Library and Information Science Dept. School of Communication & Information Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 4 Huntington St. New Brunswick, NJ 08904 USA v +1 732-932-7500 ext. 8218 clairemc ‘at’ rutgers.edu