Job Type:
Full-time
Category:
Faculty
Location:
Seattle, WA
Qualifications / Job Description:
Expanding research and academic programs focused
on children, tweens, and teens is a strategic priority of the University of
Washington’s Information School. We seek a visionary individual who bridges a
rich understanding of youth with the opportunities and challenges of life in a
digital society. This
individual should have a strong commitment to excellence in both research and
teaching and should be excited by and able to thrive in an intellectually stimulating
multi-disciplinary environment.
Candidates from all areas related to children and
adolescents in a digital society and allied fields are encouraged to apply. Specializations
of particular interest include:
Multicultural and global aspects of youth in a digital society.
Social media, social computing, and converging technologies for
reading, writing, creativity, information problem-solving, collaboration
and other 21st century literacies.
Informal and formal information behavior in a digital culture.
Resource evaluation, traditional and 21st century, in
a digital environment. .
Implications of digital life for youth including brain,
cognitive, ethical, and social development.
Digital storytelling and games for learning.
Youth and adult co-design of youth-related products and services,
design research, policy initiatives, and other innovative approaches to
investigation.
The
Information School is ranked #2 in the US News & World Report rankings for
Children and Youth Services. Our new colleague will join a growing, broad-based,
inclusive information school. Faculty members teach across programs. University
of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. Candidates
should show a commitment to bridging research and practice. This is a full-time
9 month appointment anticipated at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants
must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by date of appointment.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Preference will be given to
applications submitted by December 1, 2013. Selected candidates will
be invited for campus visits. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty
and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities,
individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.
Applicants
may find further information about the Information School at ischool.uw.edu. Application
packages should include: CV, a letter of intent, statement of research and teaching,
as well as a diversity statement (see below), and one sample of the applicant’s
publications in PDF. Applicants should
also request three referees to forward letters of recommendation on their
behalf. All application materials should be submitted via email, with “Digital
Youth” in the subject line, to:
Dr. Mike Eisenberg,
Professor and Dean Emeritus (iApply [at] uw [dot] edu)
Chair, Search Committee
UW, Information School
Box 352840
Seattle, WA 98195-2840
206-616-1152
Diversity
Statement
The
UW Information School seeks top scholars in its faculty searches. Diversity is
a core value and foundational concept in the Information School, and we are
committed to building an inclusive and diverse faculty, staff, and student
community. Please describe your experiences with diversity in your research,
teaching and service, and/or your potential to bring diversity to the iSchool
and the information field. Discuss your potential to mentor and educate
students who will serve diverse populations.
For
your reference please consult the UW iSchool’s diversity webpages:
http://ischool.uw.edu/about/diversity
Compensation:
DOE
How to Apply:
Application packages should include: CV, a letter of intent, statement of research and teaching, as well as a diversity statement (see below), and one sample of the applicant’s publications in PDF. Applicants should also request three referees to forward letters of recommendation on their behalf. All application materials should be submitted via email, with “Digital Youth” in the subject line, to:
Dr. Mike Eisenberg, Professor and Dean Emeritus (iApply@uw.edu)
Chair, Search Committee
UW, Information School
Box 352840
Seattle, WA 98195-2840
206-616-1152
Diversity Statement
The UW Information School seeks top scholars in its faculty searches. Diversity is a core value and foundational concept in the Information School, and we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse faculty, staff, and student community. Please describe your experiences with diversity in your research, teaching and service, and/or your potential to bring diversity to the iSchool and the information field. Discuss your potential to mentor and educate students who will serve diverse populations.
For your reference please consult the UW iSchool’s diversity webpages: http://ischool.uw.edu/about/diversity
Job Number:
AA3615
Openings:
1
Educational Requirement:
Doctorate Degree
Company Name:
University of Washington Information School
Contact Information:
Dr. Mike Eisenberg, Professor and Dean Emeritus (iApply@uw.edu)
Chair, Search Committee
UW, Information School
Box 352840
Seattle, WA 98195-2840
206-616-1152
Company Website:
http://ischool.uw.edu/about/jobs/faculty
Contact Name:
Mike Eisenberg
Email:
iapply@uw.edu