Job Information
University of South Carolina Assistant Professor Open Rank, Tenure Track in Columbia, South Carolina
Classification Title: Assistant Professor
College/Division: College of Engineering and Computing
Department: CEC Integrated Information Technology
Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Advertised Job Summary:
The University of South Carolina, College of Engineering and Computing, invites applications for an open rank tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Integrated Information Technology ( IIT ) starting Spring or Fall 2024.
Situated in USC’s Engineering and Technology Innovation Center, the IIT Department (https:// CEC .sc.edu/ IIT (https://CEC.sc.edu/IIT) ) offers an ABET accredited undergraduate BS in Integrated Information Technology, a Master of Science in Information Technology, a CAHIM accredited Master of Health Information Technology ( MHIT ), a joint PharmD/ MHIT , a Master of Science in Information Technology, and a PhD in Informatics with an optional Concentration in Health Informatics. The IIT faculty is highly engaged in transdisciplinary and translational research, and the Department is actively involved with the regional business and healthcare communities. Teaching load is very attractive and appropriate for developing a robust research program. Online as well as traditional classroom teaching, commitment to undergraduate research, and university and professional service will be expected. Successful candidates are expected to develop internationally recognized, externally funded research programs that: (1) broaden the institution’s strengths, (2) leverage exceptional interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities, and (3) align with vital college-level, priorities and cross-cutting research themes. Areas of interest include health information technology, informatics, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, human computer interaction, project management, networking and cybersecurity, software development, database management, mobile technologies, cloud computing, virtualization, web development, enterprise systems, internet-of-things (IoT) and digital transformation.
Qualifications. All applicants must hold an earned doctorate in information technology, information systems, health informatics or related computing discipline by the start date of employment, with demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research with high scholarly impact, and expertise in information technology and digital transformation. Applicants for the rank of Associate or full Professor must have years of academic and/or relevant industry experience consistent with academic policy.
Application. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2023 and continue until this position is filled. Expected start date is January 1 or August 16, 2024. Interested applicants will apply via https//uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/xxxxxx with: (1) a letter of intent, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a concise description of research plans, (4) a teaching plan, and (5) names & contact information of 3 references.
Questions may be directed to: Dr. Elizabeth A. Regan, Department Chair, Integrated Information Technology, earegan@mailbox.sc.edu (803)777-2286.
Advertised Minimum Qualifications :
All applicants must hold an earned doctorate in information technology, information systems, health informatics or related computing discipline by the start date of employment, with demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research with high scholarly impact, and expertise in information technology and digital transformation. Applicants for the rank of Associate or full Professor must have years of academic and/or relevant industry experience consistent with academic policy.
Full/Part Time: Full Time