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Assistant Professor in Information Science

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Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)


The School of Information at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for a tenure-track Assistant Professor - Information Science beginning in August 2026. The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach and contribute to the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program. In addition, we will strongly prefer faculty whose expertise aligns with and supports multiple programs such as the BS in Information Science and Data Analytics (BSISDA) or the MS in Informatics (MSI), MARA, and/or MSIDT. We are especially interested in faculty with interdisciplinary teaching and research strengths that bridge traditional LIS domains with emerging areas in data science, information technology, and human-centered computing.


Required Qualifications


  • Terminal degree in the field: Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent in Library and Information Science or related field.

  • An earned doctorate by the start of appointment.

  • A record of scholarly and professional achievement.

  • Evidence of potential for teaching effectiveness.

  • Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.


Preferred Qualifications


  • Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following: Online teaching experience is strongly preferred.

  • Ability to teach and conduct research in at least one of the following areas:

    Information Policy, Civic Technology, Sociocultural Perspectives, and Public Interest Informatics Metadata, Ontologies, and Semantic Approaches to Artificial Intelligence Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Organization, and Emerging Technologies (e.g., Agentic AI, XR, immersive storytelling, etc.) Community Archives, Cultural Heritage, and Knowledge Equity Youth Services, Multilingual Outreach, and Inclusive Design School Library and Learning Technologies Collegial faculty with a track record of research or curricular collaboration.


Key Responsibilities


  • Teach and conduct research in the areas listed above.

  • Participate in state, national, and international professional organizations.

  • Build a collegial relationship with fellow faculty members in the iSchool and across campus.

  • The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.

  • Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).

  • The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.



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