The University of Iowa

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Information Science
(Starting Fall 1997)


The University of Iowa invites applications from candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the School of Library and Information Science. The School seeks an individual dedicated to excellence in both research and teaching. The selected Assistant Professor will have a joint appointment with either the University's Computer Science Department or the Management Sciences Department, depending upon the individual's interests. All teaching responsibilities associated with this position are in the School of Library and Information Science. The joint appointment is intended to facilitate and support collaborative and interdisciplinary research efforts.

Areas of specialization that are of interest to the School include but are not limited to: Text retrieval systems, Digital/Virtual libraries, Database models and systems, Telecommunications, Networked information retrieval systems, Search engine design for the Internet, National and international information policy. The successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to the strength and the future of the School. Existing graduate courses that are expected to fall within the candidate's repertoire are:

  1. Information Science and Technology
  2. Information Storage and Retrieval
  3. Systems Analysis and Database Design
New graduate courses in the area of Information Science and Technology will be strongly encouraged. Candidates with a Ph.D. completed or near completion are invited to apply. Doctoral study may be in Information Science, Computer Science or a related discipline. The position opens in Fall 1997 and the screening process begins immediately. Interested applicants may send their vita and the names of three references to:

Padmini Srinivasan, Director
School of Library and Information Science
3087 Library
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242-1420

Phone: 319-335-5707; Fax: 319-335-5374
padmini-srinivasan@uiowa.edu

The University of Iowa is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University supports the appointment of faculty couples, permits the sharing of a single appointment by a faculty couple, and provides referral services to help find a suitable position for the second member of a couple. The University offers excellent retirement and insurance plans as well as a flexible benefits program for dependent care. Information about the University may be obtained from the web site at http://www.uiowa.edu. Information regarding the School of Library and Information Science, Computer Science and Management Sciences Departments are also available at this site.