University of Pittsburgh, School of Computing and Information 

Deadline: Jan. 20, 2022

The University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information (SCI) is seeking a strategic, visionary, and transformational leader. The Dean will lead with an inclusive approach, engaging faculty, students, staff, and alumni to move the school forward while also operating with a distinctly entrepreneurial perspective, exploring new opportunities to increase SCI’s reach, impact, and national and international reputation.

For full information about the position, please visit the search website: https://www.provost.pitt.edu/school-computing-and-information-dean-search

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University of Kentucky, College of Health Sciences 

Deadline: Feb. 1, 2022

The College of Health Sciences at the University of Kentucky has an open Postdoctoral Research Scholar (PRS) position. The appointment will run for one to two years. The selected candidate will serve under the supervision and training of Dr. Anthony Faiola, who is professor and associate dean of research in the college. The scholar will join an interdisciplinary team that includes researchers from the fields of medicine, health informatics, applied health sciences, engineering, and computer/information science. Research will focus on the study, development, and implementation of mobile health and/or telehealth in clinical and non-clinical environments, and their broader impact on health outcomes.

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University of Washington, Information School

Deadline: Jan. 14, 2022

The University of Washington iSchool has announced the following openings:

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, in Data and Information Science: Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, candidates with expertise in the following research areas: data management, AI and machine learning, information visualization, HCI and design, or technology ethics and policy. This position will be expected to conduct research that engages with the University of Washington Information School’s strategic commitments to (1) promote equity in health & wellbeing, (2) encourage environmental sustainability and resilience, and (3) foster a more informed, just, and equitable democratic society.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in their area of specialization as well as to advance our undergraduate curriculum in areas related to any of the following: databases, data science, HCI, design, software development, or ethics and policy. This position will be expected to seek and acquire extramural funding for research. Learn more 

Assistant Professor, Teaching Track, in Data and Information Science: This position will be expected to teach the study, design, and development of information technology for the good of people, organizations, society, and the environment. The successful applicant will be expected to (1) be an engaged teacher and mentor, (2) engage in one or more domains of information technology below, (3) engage diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and justice in the context of teaching technical topics, and (4) contextualize the material where possible in service of iSchool strategic priorities in environmental sustainability and resilience, working toward a more informed, just, and equitable democratic society, and promoting equity in health & well-being. Learn more

University of Maryland, College Park, College of Information Studies

Deadline: Jan. 31, 2022

The iSchool at the University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications for a full-time lecturer who is highly competent, energetic, collegial, and flexible to join our exciting environment. As a lecturer in the University of Maryland iSchool, you will work closely with undergraduate and graduate students by teaching three classes per semester (fall and spring), participate in review and development of program and course curricula, and actively participate in the life of the college and university as a full member of the faculty.

Successful candidates will have expertise and interests in areas such as, but not limited to: Data visualization, including visualization, interactive visualization, information visualization, scientific visualization; Visual analytics, including visual analysis, progressive analytics, visual reasoning, analytical reasoning, immersive analytics; or Visual data exploration, including exploratory data analysis, graphical inference, statistical graphics.

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University of Pittsburgh, School of Computing and Information 

Deadline: Feb. 1, 2022

The University of Pittsburgh iSchool's interdisciplinary research and education includes computer science, information science and library and information science with rich connections to partners in health sciences, medicine, engineering, social sciences, humanities, business and other areas. The school has announced the following openings:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science) Position #02949

Digital Archives, Large-scale Data, and Computing (Assistant Professor, Department of Information Culture and Data Stewardship) Position #02191

Large-scale Distributed and Networked Information Systems (Assistant Professor, Department of Informatics and Networked Systems) Position #02649

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Syracuse University, School of Information Studies

Deadline: Jan. 31, 2022

The iSchool at Syracuse University seeks a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Scholar to assist with NSF-funded research project titled The Dynamics of Misinformation. Applicants must have demonstrable expertise in running large human-subject experiments using crowd-based platforms (e.g., Amazon’s Mechanical Turk) as well as a strong background in quantitative analytical methods and computational modeling. Candidates with an interest in complex systems theories and methods are especially welcome. Experience with probabilistic modeling (e.g., MCMC inference methods & probabilistic graphical models) is also desirable.

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University of South Carolina, School of Information Science 

Deadline: Jan. 15, 2022

The iSchool at the University of South Carolina announces the following openings:

Assistant Professor in Information Science: Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant level to begin fall 2022. Applicants must hold an earned doctoral degree in library and information science or a closely related field by the start date of employment; however, advanced ABDs may be considered with a set date of defense. Applicants must demonstrate a record of, or the potential for:

1. Active engagement with the theories and methodologies currently informing the study of public libraries and librarianship
   
2. Contributing instructional expertise to the school’s MLIS program; the Ph.D. program; and/or the information science undergraduate major and minor
   
3. Mentoring graduate students
   
4. Developing a program of research and scholarship in their specialty area
   

The School is particularly interested in a candidate with a specialization in Public Librarianship and one or more of the following: Youth Services and programming; Adult services and programming;Community outreach and library services to under-served populations; Social justice issues; Intellectual Freedom; Emerging technologies; Leadership and advocacy. Learn more

Lecturer/Instructor in Data, Media, and Society: Candidtaes are invited for with a full-time Lecturer/Instructor in Data, Media, and Society with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. A suitable candidate must be able to teach courses online and in-person in programming, database, data analytics, and digital communications courses to undergraduate and graduate students. The start date for the position is August 2022. This is an annual 9-month appointment that may be renewed for two additional years, contingent upon satisfactory job performance and program needs. There will also be opportunities for additional summer teaching. The position is ideal for a candidate interested in a career in academia with teaching as a major focus. Learn more

University of Kentucky, College of Health Sciences

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2021

The College of Health Sciences at the University of Kentucky has an open Postdoctoral Research Scholar (PRS) position. The appointment will run for one to two years. The selected candidate will serve under the supervision and training of Dr. Anthony Faiola, who is professor and associate dean of research in the college. The scholar will join an interdisciplinary team that includes researchers from the fields of medicine, health informatics, applied health sciences, engineering, and computer/information science.

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Purdue University School of Information Studies

Deadline: Dec. 1, 2022

This position focuses on health literacy and critical information literacy related to health and wellness. The position’s scholarship and engagement would relate to community education, particularly in traditionally underserved communities, and improving access to credible health information and critical evaluation of that information.

The faculty member would also consult on systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis methods of the literature, which could include aggregating, analyzing, and visualizing health-related data of public health, policy, and equity topics.

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University of North Texas, College of Information 

Deadline: April 1, 2022

The iSchool at the University of North Texas has announced the following openings:

Assistant/Associate Professor: Applications are invited for Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track) positions with a research and teaching focus in Information and Library Science. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Health Informatics, Information Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Social Justice, and Business Analytics. Positions will begin in Fall 2022. This is a nine month, full-time, tenure-track position. The successful candidate will be expected to show evidence of or develop a record of scholarly research necessary to earn tenure. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid modalities, and is expected to teach core courses and specialized courses. The candidate is also expected to coordinate students’ practicum experiences, work closely with doctoral students and serve on dissertation committees, and develop close relationships with practitioners and educators in related fields. Learn more

Clinical Assistant Professor: Fort this non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor position, the school seeks candidates with interests in a wide range of topics. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Health Informatics, Information Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Social Justice, and Business Analytics. Candidates are expected to successfully teach both undergraduate and graduate courses and to design and deliver courses in various formats, including online and hybrid modalities. The position carries a typical teaching load of three courses during the Fall and Spring semesters. Learn more