The Department of Information Science invites applications for three full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor faculty positions, to begin in Fall 2021. The available faculty positions are in the areas of Data Science, Information Science and Library Science.

The College of Information and Department of Information Science are committed to creating a learning community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We encourage applicants who may enhance our representational diversity but especially whose research, teaching, and community engagement will contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

Assistant/Associate Professor in Data Science
Candidates for this position will demonstrate evidence of effective teaching, research, and scholarship with experience/expertise in the broad areas of Data Science and Information Science. The minimum requirement is an earned doctorate in Data Science, Information Science, Computer Science, or other related fields at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates who have been active in publication and have a demonstrated record of funded scholarly research and publication.
The candidate will teach, conduct research, and provide service in an academic position with emphasis on Data Science. Candidates must demonstrate a record of research accomplishments.
For additional information about this position and to apply, please visit https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/41663

Assistant/Associate Professor in Library Science
Candidates for this position will demonstrate an interest in Library Science in areas that include, but are not limited to, Law Librarianship, Academic Libraries, Special Libraries and Library Management. 

Candidates must have a master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program and an earned doctorate in Library and Information Science or related field; and demonstrate evidence of effective teaching, research, and scholarship with experience/expertise in broad areas of Library and Information Science. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong record of, or demonstrated potential for, success in obtaining extramurally funded research; a demonstrated commitment to diversity as evidenced by their teaching, research and service to the profession; and experience mentoring and advising graduate students at the Ph.D. level.
The candidate is expected to coordinate students’ practicum experiences and develop close relationships with practitioners and educators in Library & Information Studies.
For additional information about the position and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/41498

Assistant/Associate Professor in Information Science
Candidates for this position will demonstrate an interest in Information Science in areas that include, but are not limited to, Archival Studies and Management, Information Architecture and User Experience, Knowledge Management, and Information Systems.
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Information Science or related fields; and demonstrate evidence of effective teaching, research, and scholarship with experience/expertise in broad areas of Library and Information Science. Candidates will be expected to coordinate students’ practicum/internship experiences and develop close relationships with practitioners and educators in Information Science areas.
For additional information about the position and to apply, please visit https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/41497

Candidates for all positions will be expected to show evidence of or develop a record of scholarly research necessary to earn tenure. Candidates must demonstrate ability to design and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid modalities, and are expected to teach courses at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Candidates should also be willing to work closely with doctoral students and serve on dissertation committees.

Review of completed applications for all positions will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled. 

Published February 1, 2021.