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Job Opportunity: Director, Institute for Intelligent Systems:University of MemphisJob description:Director, Institute for Intelligent Systems
Posting DetailsPosting InformationPosting Number: FAE1843 Advertised Title: Director, Institute for Intelligent Systems Campus Job location: Position Number: n/a Job Category: Full-Time Faculty Department: Institute for Intelligent Systems Position Summary: The University of Memphis seeks a director for the Institute for Intelligent Systems at the University of Memphis. The Institute for Intelligent Systems is an interdisciplinary enterprise comprised of researchers and students from the fields of computer science, mathematics, cognitive psychology, physics, neuroscience, education, linguistics, English, philosophy, engineering, business, and communication sciences and disorders. Since the inception of the IIS, interdisciplinary research teams have advanced science and have developed technologies in cognitive science, artificial intelligence, computational linguistics, text and discourse processing, complex dynamic systems, neural networks, evolutionary modeling, massively parallel systems, and biological systems. IIS faculty have been very prosperous in obtaining external funding over the last decade and have partnered with numerous universities and corporations. The director will lead faculty development of IIS tenure lines as well as affiliated faculty, supervise staff members and support staff development, supervise budget management and resource allocation, lead policy development and implementation, conduct meetings, facilitate program development, and coordinate the undergraduate minor and graduate certificate programs. The director will build partnerships both internally and externally, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, recognize and celebrate faculty and staff achievements, and promote the Institute through both internal and external events and collaborations, including the cognitive science seminar. The director will foster a culture of teamwork and innovation by welcoming diverse and novel ideas in support of the university's strategic plan while superviseing the management of legacy projects. Applications for the position should be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu . The deadline for submission is Monday,October 7, 2024. Questions about the position may be directed to Associate Dean Roger Kreuz at E-Mail: rkreuz@memphis.edu. Each applicant should include (1) a letter of interest that includes a vision for the institute, (2) a leadership abilities philosophy statement, (3) a current UofM curriculum vitae, and (4) contact information for at least three references. Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: candidates must have a full-time faculty appointment (in a tenure track, research, or teaching track) at the rank of associate professor or higher at the University of Memphis. They must have an established research program that complements the main research areas of the Institute, demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, and evidence strong interpersonal and administrative expertise. The prosperous applicant will support growth of external funding and enhance the academic reputation of the Institute nationally and internationally. Special Conditions: Posting Date: Closing Date: Open Until Screening Begins: No Hiring Range: Competitive Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to candidates: Instructions to Applicant regarding references: Is this posting for UofM employees only?: Yes Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only): Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Curriculum Vitae » Cover Letter » Other Document 1 » References List Optional Documents Skills:
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