Florida State University, School of Information

Deadline: May 16, 2022

Florida State University School of Information is seeking an Instructional Specialist I Associate Director for Assessment. This is a specialized faculty position providing professional leadership on assessment processes, which includes systematic and strategic planning and assessment of curriculum and learning outcomes.

Candidate will oversee and contribute to a strategic vision for accreditation and reporting while supervising data collection and analysis.

• Develop and maintain relationships around the university to enhance data sources and advance the value of assessment.
  
• Provide assessment information to the University leadership and disseminate findings to appropriate stakeholders.
  
• Create on-going assessment schedules and coordinate staff effort on data collection and analysis.
  

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Information, LIS or other doctoral degree in Instructional Systems/Design, or in a related field with graduate course work in Instructional Systems/Design.

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Florida State University, School of Information

Deadline: July 7, 2022

This specialized faculty position provides professional leadership of assessment processes, including systematic and strategic planning and assessment of curriculum and learning outcomes. Oversees and contributes to the strategic vision for accreditation and reporting processes and activities and supervises data collection and analysis.

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McGill University, School of Information Studies 

Deadline: June 5, 2022

The School of Information Studies (SIS), an academic unit in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University, invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the Assistant Professor rank. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2023. Qualified candidates should have a doctoral degree in information studies or equivalent. In addition, the ideal candidate will have a record of research publications in high quality, peer-reviewed journals, evidence of effective teaching, and clear promise of pursuing an interesting and innovative research agenda. While all teaching is in English, knowledge of French or a willingness to learn French is highly desirable. Research expertise is sought in the general area of Human Information Interaction (HII) and more specifically in the core areas of data science and cybersecurity. Ideally, the candidate should also have research expertise in cyber threat intelligence, cyber-physical systems security, digital forensics, cybersecurity incident response and management. Proficient knowledge in AI for cybersecurity will be an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research, teach courses at the graduate level and participate in university and professional community service activities. In addition, candidates are expected to advise and supervise Master’s and Doctoral students in the School.

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University of Sheffield, Information School

Deadline: May 15, 2022

The Sheffield iSchool seeks to appoint an inspirational Chair who can play a key role in advancing the school’s competitive position in research, teaching excellence, and innovation. The school is interested in receiving applications from those who would be taking on their first professorship as well as those more experienced in the role.

• Applicants should have an outstanding track record of research including an international reputation, publications in highly ranked international journals, substantial success in grant capture, proven skills in academic leadership and management, including team building, and a commitment to interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
  
• Applicants should be able to recognise and build on the current research strengths of the School and have the ability to further enhance the next phase of the School’s research and impact profile in your chosen area.
  
• A key component of the role will be leadership in research and teaching and mentoring of academic staff in research, publication and income generation activities.
  
• The successful applicant will contribute to the school's postgraduate programmes, and undergraduate teaching, as appropriate. The school believes in the power of diversity to help address big global challenges and aim to actively build diverse teams. The school particularly welcomes applications from currently under-represented groups within the department, including candidates who are women, LGBT+, disabled and from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
  

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Victor Valley College

Deadline: May 20, 2022

Student Success Librarian: This position is a 10 month tenure track faculty position. The ideal candidate is someone who is interested in working in a diverse student-centered learning organization and also enjoys working in a collaborative team environment.

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University of Maryland, College Park, College of Information Studies 

Deadline: April 30, 2022

The University of Maryland College of Information Studies seeks applications for a full time Community Engagement Faculty Assistant with interest and experience in community engagement. The successful candidate will support faculty engaged in signature initiatives such as:

• Creating an ecosystem of girl-affirming STEM learning opportunities in collaboration with after-school programs and organizations working with middle school students;
  
• Managing two Information Challenge workshops each summer for high school students;
  
• Developing a micro credentialing program targeting community members, as well as current students and alumni;
  
• Developing ideas for new community engagement and community education programs and working to bring them to fruition.