Syracuse University School of Information
Deadline: Open until filled

The iSchool at Syracuse University is a founding-member of the iSchools Organization and is a premier institution for innovative programs in information management, behavior, organization, policy, systems, technology and services. Consistently ranked among the top five programs of its kind in the country by U.S. News and World Report, the Syracuse iSchool offers degree programs at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels; master’s programs are available both on campus and online.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will collaborate with the 12 deans of the other schools and colleges and with senior leadership of the University. The Dean will oversee 50 tenure-track faculty members, professors of practice and teaching faculty, and a staff of 50 and will be responsible for an operating budget of $62 million.

The next Dean will lead the Syracuse iSchool at a time when its disciplines are in increasingly high demand by undergraduate, professional and graduate students. The Dean will have the opportunity to capitalize on this exciting information age by focusing on fostering academic excellence, advancing the research agenda, building institutional capacity, and raising visibility and resources. The Dean will be a leader in the field of information with the academic and/or professional experience needed to lead one of the top schools in its field during a time of rapid progress in the iSchool’s disciplinary areas of expertise.

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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Deadline: March 29, 2019

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (is seeking a Senior Informationist/Medical Librarian Team Leader. The team leader is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the digital library and to provide library services to support teaching and learning, research productivity and patient care.

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Wayne State University School of Information Sciences
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2019

Wayne State University invites applications and nominations for the Associate Dean position in the School of Information Sciences (SIS). Reporting to the Dean of the School of Information Sciences and the Wayne State University Library System (ULS), this is a unique leadership opportunity for an experienced, nationally recognized leader to help grow the School and to provide oversight for its academic programs. The Associate Dean oversees the management of the School, guides its strategic planning; seeks to enhance and manage its resources; provides leadership in outreach efforts; provides student services; fosters excellence in teaching and research; encourages interdisciplinary activities; and teaches one class per year.

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University at Albany
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2019

The College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (iCEHC) invites applications for the position of Lecturer with the Master’s in Information Science School Library (ISSL) program. iCEHC Lecturers are responsible for student development and delivery of educational and instructional programs. They participate in College activities, serve on committees, attend faculty meetings, and participate in graduation. (S)he will also develop curriculum and the program generally. Lecturer typically teach three courses per semester.

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University of Washington Information School
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2019

The University of Washington iSchool seeks one or more creative and energetic individuals to design and teach leading-edge educational experiences in user experience and design, data, and technology. The school is especially interested in individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Computer Networking; Cyber Security; Data Science; Databases (relational and non-relational); User Experience and Design. This is a 50% appointment with benefits at the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer.

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University of Sheffield Information School
Deadline: Jan. 21, 2019

The iSchool at the University of Sheffield is seeking to recruit two Lecturers / Senior Lecturers in Information Management to enhance and expand their research and teaching in this area of information science. The successful applicant will make a strong contribution to the further development of research activities, to the delivery of postgraduate MSc/MA programmes and to the supervision and development of research students in cognate areas.

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Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2019

The Indiana University iSchool invites applications for a tenured Associate or full rank Professor to serve as faculty in, and chair of, the Department of Human-Centered Computing (HCC), beginning August 1, 2019. The school invites applications for this senior level leadership position from candidates who are dedicated to the advancement of undergraduate and graduate education, have a distinguished record of research and professional accomplishment, have strong leadership and management abilities, and a steadfast commitment to faculty development.

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School of Information at the University of Texas at Austin
Deadline: Jan. 14, 2019

The iSchool at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Undergraduate Program Coordinator to manage all phases of the development of new undergraduate degrees. This staff position will work with iSchool faculty and leadership to develop curricula, program outcomes, and assessment measures for undergraduate degrees, and shepherd the degrees through all levels of approvals.

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University of California Berkeley
Deadline: Jan. 14, 2019

The UC Berkeley Library is seeking a Digital Literacies Librarian to join a team committed to teaching emerging scholars to approach research with confidence, creativity, and critical insight, empowering them to access, critically evaluate, and use information to create and distribute their own research in a technologically evolving environment. New librarians or those who are just completing an MLIS are encouraged to apply. Many of the job requirements can be met via coursework, internships, practicums, or shadowing, as well as by work experience.

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University of Kentucky iSchool
Deadline: March 1, 2019

As the chief academic officer of the College, the Dean of Communication and Information reports directly to the Provost of the University and is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the College of Communication and Information. A key member of the University’s leadership, the Dean must be an internal advocate for the College within the University of Kentucky and have the ability to work across disciplinary and college boundaries. The next Dean will bring a strong commitment to the recruitment, retention, and post-graduate placement of a diverse group of excellent students, as well as the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff. Finally, the Dean will encompass a strong research background and the ability to successfully network with alumni.

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