Recruitment
ASU is a major university widely recognized as a rapidly emerging research institution in the US. The Department of Biomedical Informatics (BMI) at Arizona State University, part of a university initiative known as Biomedicine@ASU, is in a major expansion phase. Fields of particular interest for new faculty include bioinformatics, clinical informatics, imaging informatics and public health informatics, as well as cross-cutting foci that interact with these fields, such as data mining/predictive modeling, and knowledge representation and cognitive modeling. The ASU main campus is located in the city of Tempe, in the metropolitan Phoenix area. The BMI department is housed on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus, home of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix in Partnership with Arizona State University, and next door to Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), a leading institute in clinical translational research. Stimulated in large part by growth in biomedical research and health care, downtown Phoenix is on the brink of an expected dramatic transformation. The beautiful, new building housing the BMI departmenthas 44,000 sq. ft. of well developed, well-equipped space for academic offices and research, and is poised to play a key role in this transformation. BMI is in active collaboration with health care centers, consortia, and municipal and governmental agencies throughout the state, given Arizona’s shared commitment to collaboration and growth. For more information about Arizona State University and the Deptartment of Biomedical Informatics, you are invited to visit http://bmi.asu.edu.
Faculty Positions
We are seeking outstanding candidates for 4-6 tenure-track faculty positions for the 2009-2010 academic year. Positions are available at assistant, associate or full professor level. Individuals will be expected to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, publish, conduct research, strengthen transdisciplinary relationships and provide service to the discipline and community.
Qualifications Required
Either a doctoral degree in biomedical informatics (BMI), computer science or closely related field, with evidence of experience or accomplishment in biomedical sciences or health care; or a doctoral or professional degree in biomedical science, medicine or related field, and with a record of accomplishment in application of computing and information technology.
Desired Qualifications
For junior faculty positions: Applicants must show exceptional promise in research and teaching.
For senior positions: Evidence of research/scholarly activity, teaching and service in BMI appropriate to the rank being applied for.
Application Deadline and Procedure
Deadline: Initial closing date Oct. 15, 2009; if not filled, weekly thereafter until search is closed.
Applicants must send a letter of application indicating the specific position applied for, current vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, names and addresses of four references, copies of three recent publications for an assistant professor, and copies of five publications for associate or full professor. Applicants are encouraged to send applications to bmi@asu.edu, but can also send hard copies to: Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, ABC-1, 425 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2157. Inquiries may be sent by e-mail to: bmi.recruiting@asu.edu. A background check is required for employment.
Academic Director Position
In Fall, 2010, the Department of Biomedical Informatics (BMI) at Arizona State University expects to begin its B.S. degree program in biomedical informatics, which aims to meet the employment demands anticipated in informatics related to all aspects of biomedicine, health care and public health, and to educate the next generation of leaders in BMI. The program provides a comprehensive education in BMI, including the theoretical and methodological basis of the field (bio and clinical informatics), computer science, software engineering and experience in clinical environments. As this is among the first comprehensive program of its kind in the country, it is essential that candidates identify strongly with the goals of the program and view undergraduate teaching as an essential component of their future career development. The successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of program development, conduct and assessment, with the assistance and active participation of BMI faculty and administrative staff.
This is a non-tenure track position, where the successful candidate will be responsible for academic leadership of a new Arizona State University undergraduate program in biomedical informatics. This will involve significant development, teaching and program assessment activities. The appointment will be on the clinical non-tenure track, at a level commensurate with qualifications, and is renewable on an annual basis. The position is for a full year, based on a 9-month academic year and a summer component.
Qualifications Required
Applicants are required to have a Ph.D in biomedical informatics, or M.D. with M.S. in biomedical informatics, with significant prior teaching experience and some research experience, and effective written and verbal communication skills. A background in curriculum development, experience in a clinical environment and expertise in academic administration are desirable.
Desired Qualifications
For junior faculty positions: Applicants must show exceptional promise in research and teaching.
For senior positions: Evidence of research/scholarly activity, teaching and service in BMI appropriate to the rank being applied for.
Application Deadline and Procedure
Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to apply by June 1, 2009. We seek to have this position filled late summer, with a beginning date as early as Oct. 1, 2009.
Application packages must include: 1) a cover letter, 2) detailed curriculum vitae, 3) teaching statement and 4) the names, street addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by e-mail to bmi@asu.edu. Alternatively, the application package must be sent to: Chair, BMI Recruiting Committee, Arizona State University, 425 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2157. Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information about Arizona State University and the Dept. of Biomedical Informatics, you are invited to visit http://bmi.asu.edu.
Arizona State University
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer