The new School of Information at the University of Michigan is growing rapidly and anticipates making a number of faculty appointments over the next several years beginning in 1997. The School currently has almost 30 faculty, and they have advanced degrees in many disciplines, including library and information science, history, computer science, engineering, psychology, economics, education, political science, and public policy. The faculty are engaged in numerous sponsored research projects, including the areas of digital libraries, collaborative work environments, information retrieval, information access, and electronic commerce.

We seek applicants from any information-related field who are eager to join us in helping to define and shape a new, emerging intellectual discipline along with the associated academic and research programs. Most of these appointments will be made at the Assistant Professor level, but we are willing to consider senior appointments. Because we have a number of positions, we are also willing to explore proposals for linked, multi-person appointments. We may also be able to make joint appointments with other Schools and Colleges at the University where appropriate. Candidates for these positions would ordinarily have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, and must possess a commitment to working in an interdisciplinary environment.

Applicants should submit the following materials: a curriculum vita, a statement of research and teaching interests, a list of at least Þve people who could serve as references (including E-mail address), and a cover letter that explains how you think you would fit into the School's new directions. Send these materials to:

Faculty Search
Office of the Dean
School of Information
University of Michigan
550 East University Avenue
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1092
U.S.A.

While recruiting will continue for several years, we expect to make 2-3 appointments for the fall of 1997. This is an open-ended search, but the search committee prefers that materials be submitted by February 15, 1997.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educator and employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

For a more detailed description, please see: http://www.si.umich.edu/hp/jobs/faculty.html