University of Toronto, Faculty of Information

Deadline: April 27, 2020

The iSchool at the University of Toronto invites applications for the following tenure-stream positions.

Associate Professor or Professor in Data Science: The school seeks applicants whose research takes a human and/or social approach to data science, and whose research and teaching interests will complement and strengthen our existing strengths. Candidates must demonstrate an exceptional record of excellence in research in artificial intelligence, data analytics, data visualization, intelligent systems, machine learning, business intelligence, or a related area and be working at the interaction of data science and other disciplines such as the humanities, business, education, law, and healthcare. 

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Assistant Professor - Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience Design: The school seeks individuals who have an excellent research record in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI); industrial experience is considered an asset. The successful candidate’s research and teaching interests will complement and build upon our existing strengths. Relevant areas of research include but are not limited to user interface design and evaluation methods, information visualization, sustainability, accessibility, universal design, theoretical foundations of HCI, information retrieval, and knowledge management. 

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Assistant Professor - Data Science:  The school seeks applicants whose research takes a human and/or social approach to data science. Applicants must have research expertise in artificial intelligence, data analytics, data visualization, intelligent systems, machine learning, business intelligence, or a related area, and be working at the interaction of data science and other disciplines such as the humanities, business, education, law, and healthcare. 

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University of Maryland, College of Information Studies

Deadline: March 9, 2020

The iSchool at the University of Maryland seeks a Research Development Specialist to participate in research development activities conducted by the Associate Dean of Research in the College in support of proposals and special initiatives. The mission of the College of Information Studies’ Research Development function is to catalyze the College’s research enterprise with an emphasis on responsiveness to research opportunities, emerging opportunities, and providing consistent support for College researchers (e.g. opportunity scouting, proposal scoping, pre-award consultations, hands-on proposal development, proposal review, coaching/mentoring, and early career training/outreach, etc.).

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Univesity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, School of Information Sciences 

Deadline: March 31, 2020

The Henderson Professorship in Preservation and Technical Services is an endowed, tenured position at the rank of Associate or full Professor. All specializations and perspectives within this broad area will be considered.

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Carnegie Mellon University, University Libraries

Deadline: Feb. 29, 2020

The University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon Univeristy seek applications for the four Liaison Librarian/Information Scientist positions listed below. Priority will be given to applications received by Feb. 29, 2020.

Computer Science Liaison Librarian/Information Scientist

English & Drama Liaison Librarian/Information Scientist

Entrepreneurship Liaison Librarian/Information Scientist

Psychology and Social & Decision Sciences Liaison Librarian/Information Scientist

University of Oklahoma School of Library and Information Studies

Deadline: June 30, 2020

The University of Oklahoma School of Library and Information Studies invites applications for a non-tenure track lecturer position for the Tulsa campus, beginning in August 2020. This position will predominately support the new Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology which begins on the Tulsa campus in Fall 2020. It will also include support of the long-standing Master of Library and Information Studies degree on the Tulsa campus.

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University of Tennessee, Knoxville, School of Information Sciences 

Deadlines: May 30, 2020

The School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee – Knoxville College of Communication and Information, has the following two opints for nontenure-track Clinical Assistant Professors.

Clinical Assistant Professor (MSIS-focus): The successful candidate will teach and advise students in the school's ALA-accredited master’s program in information sciences, directthe master’s program, and manage the master’s practicum program. The initial appointment for this 12-month position is a maximum of three years, with potential for renewal. 

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Clinical Assistant Professor (BSIS-focus): The successful candidate will teach and advise students in the school's new bachelor’s degree program in information sciences, direct undergraduate studies, and manage the undergraduate practica. The initial appointment for this 12-month position is a maximum of three years, with potential for renewal.

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National University of Singapore, Department of Communications and New Media

Deadlines: various

The Department of Communications and New Media at National University of Singapore seeks applicants for the following openings (use links to learn more about each position): Assistant Professor in Data Analytics; Assistant Professor in Media Law and Policy; Assistant Professor in Open Specialisation; and Assistant Professor in Data Journalism.

George Mason University, Information Sciences & Technology

Deadline: March 16, 2020

The George Mason University Department of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), within the Volgenau School of Engineering, invites applications for the position of Department Chair. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.

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University of Kentucky, College of Communication and Information 

Deadline: March 4, 2020

The Senior Associate Dean reports directly to the Dean and will primarily serve in an administrative role, although the successful candidate will teach at least one course per year in one of the academic units in the College. Administrative responsibilities include oversight of undergraduate advising, recruitment and retention, student success initiatives, assistance with curricular development and review, and strategic initiatives related to academic programs. As such, this position also serves as the liaison with university initiatives related to Undergraduate Affairs and enforces university academic policies. The Senior Associate Dean serves as the second ranking administrative official in the College, providing back-up and assistance to the Dean in other college-wide administrative duties as assigned. The Senior Associate Dean is part of an academic administrative team that includes an Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and an Associate Dean for Research, as well as four academic unit heads (School of Information Science, School of Journalism and Media, Department of Communication, Department of Integrated Strategic Communication).

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Indiana University, School of Informatics and Computing

Deadline: March 31, 2020

The Department of Human-Centered Computing, IU School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI, seeks Associate Faculty to teach one or more sections of the INFO-I 223 Data Fluency or INFO-I421 Applications of Data Mining courses. These undergraduate courses are offered in the fall and spring semesters. Depending on the enrollment, we may also offer the courses during summer sessions. Some sections of the courses are taught online; other sections are taught in person on the campus of IUPUI. At this time, we seek applications from individuals who will be able to physically teach the courses here on the IUPUI campus in downtown Indianapolis.

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