Open Position - Assistant/Associate Professor - Pratt Institute School of Information - New York, NY

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 

 

The School of Information (SI) at Pratt Institute invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank to begin fall 2017. Within the broad field of information, we seek a dedicated faculty member to teach and conduct research in the area of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) set in the context of digital culture, arts and humanities with particular strength in communication as it connects and intersects with technology, digital media and tools, the network and Internet. Candidates must hold an earned PhD in information, communication or computer science; have the ability to take creative, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to their work and lead program and curriculum development; and maintain a strong research agenda and a significant record of projects and publications. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and experienced teacher at the cutting edge of the information/communication field as it emerges in today's global diverse digital world. 

 

Located at the Pratt Manhattan Campus, the School of Information collaborates with NYC's cultural institutions across libraries, archives and museums, and the information design sector. The successful candidate will thrive in this culturally diverse environment and engage with the Pratt community to enrich and develop the School's degree and advanced certificate programs, to connect their research with teaching, and to engage students in research. School of Information faculty teach across the curriculum in the School’s four Master of Science programs which include: Library & Information Science; Museums and Digital Culture, Information Experience Design; and Data Analytics and Visualization. The School is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in education and among faculty, students, and staff, and seeks applicants who can contribute to the furtherance of these goals.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Teach three 3-credit courses per semester, fall and spring, in areas related to the specialization of this position.
• Develop and maintain a coherent research agenda that addresses current questions and issues in the ICT field.
• Produce a sustained record of research and publication in peer-reviewed journals and present peer-reviewed papers at conferences on a regular basis.
• Develop courses and help build programs in your area of specialization and keep courses and programs up-to-date.
• Contribute to and participate in the School’s curriculum development efforts.
• Serve on faculty, School and Institute committees and participate in related school activities and institute-wide initiatives.
• Mentor and advise a diverse student body.
• Contribute to the life of the school.
• Perform all other related activities as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• A PhD in information, communication, computer science, or a related field is required.
• Must have teaching experience at the college level in areas related to this position including experience teaching theory, research and practice.
• A record of research and publication, since the PhD should demonstrate progress, and that the applicant’s work is current and future forward and is contributing to the field.  
• Advanced skills and knowledge in area of specialization essential.
• Experience supervising graduate research, thesis, and doctoral dissertations is preferred.
• Must be active in professional associations and have a record of conference papers and presentations.
• Applicants should have a demonstrated level of inter-cultural competence and ability to communicate well with diverse populations.

 

 

SALARY AND RANK are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

 

TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin January 10th, 2017. Applicants should submit: a letter of interest, statements on research and teaching, and a complete curriculum vitae listing the names and contact information for three academic references via the "apply" button below.

 

  

PRATT INSTITUTE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND RECOGNIZES AND VALUES THE BENEFITS OF A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

Job Location

New York, New York, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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