[Corpora-List] University of Maryland: cloud computing assistant professor position

P Resnik psresnik at gmail.com
Fri Oct 9 14:09:42 UTC 2009


Attached please find the announcement of a cloud computing assistant
professor position at the University of Maryland's  iSchool.  Areas of
interest in the search may be relevant to folks on this list.  The deadline
is November 15 for best consideration.  If you need more information, please
contact Jimmy Lin, the search committee chair, at jimmylin at umd.edu.


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College of Information Studies, Maryland's iSchool
University of Maryland, College Park
Assistant Professor in Cloud Computing

The recently-formed Cloud Computing Center in the College of
Information Studies (Maryland's iSchool) at the University of
Maryland, College Park invites highly qualified individuals to apply
for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of cloud computing
applications. Expertise is sought in information processing systems,
architectures, and applications. Areas of interest include, but are
not limited to, information retrieval, natural language processing,
machine learning, databases, data mining, data analytics, network
analysis, and multimedia processing. An emphasis on scalability and
parallel/distributed approaches to processing is especially desirable,
as well as expertise in working with Web and other large datasets.

The Cloud Computing Center (http://ccc.umiacs.umd.edu/) explores the
many aspects of cloud computing as it impacts technology, people, and
society. It is an interdisciplinary research center in the iSchool
that draws faculty from computer science, engineering, business, and
linguistics.

Qualifications. Ph.D. in an appropriate field; demonstrated record of
research accomplishments or demonstrated potential for research
excellence; demonstrated record of attracting and managing outside
funding or demonstrated potential for attracting and managing outside
funding; and evidence of effective and innovative teaching or
demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.

Application Submission. Applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing
basis. For best consideration, submit applications prior to November
15, 2009. Send application materials, including a CV, a research
statement, a teaching statement, and a cover letter that clearly
describes your primary area(s) of expertise and the specific
contributions that you would make to the College and the Cloud
Computing Center, by email to ischoolcloudsearch at umd.edu. All
applications will be acknowledged electronically within 3 business
days; however, it is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure
that the materials were received.  Inquiries can be directed to Jimmy
Lin, search committee chair, at jimmylin at umd.edu.

The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer.  Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
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