Assistant Professor - School of Information
Application Deadline: December 7, 2027
The School of Information at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time and tenure-earning, Assistant Professor position with a start date of August 7, 2027. Salary is negotiable.
Successful candidates will have developed expertise in the critical evaluation and benchmarking of AI systems in applied use within information systems and human behavior.
We welcome candidates from any area of expertise, with particular interest in those working in:
Critical evaluation, benchmarking, and applied use of AI
Algorithmic and socio-technical literacy
Information and AI practices
Socio-technical policy and ethics
AI in cultural heritage informatics
AI theory development in information and educational sciences (critical, applied, and abstract)
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Information Science or a closely related discipline (e.g., Data Science/Analytics, Computational Social Science, Information Systems, etc.) from an accredited institution is required. Applications from individuals who are ABD will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants whose research emphasizes the critical evaluation and benchmarking of artificial intelligence (AI) systems as applied to human behavior and information systems. We especially seek scholars who examine the socio-technical dimensions of AI and other emerging computing systems, including their influence on human capabilities, practices, organizations, and society. We also welcome candidates who develop innovative forms of human–computer interaction and rigorously investigate the societal and theoretical impacts of these technologies.
Additional preferred qualifications:
A clearly articulated research agenda with potential for acquiring external funding
Published research or scholarship
University-level teaching experience, including experience with or interest in online teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level
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