Instructor in Applied Informatics
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Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
The University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) seeks a student-focused faculty member for a nine-month, non-tenure-track, renewable contract Instructor in Applied Informatics, particularly in analytics and design, to begin August 16, 2026.
This position provides an exciting opportunity for a passionate scholar and educator to teach in our growing Bachelor of Science in Informatics program and contribute to our online Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) curriculum. We are at a thrilling juncture with a new facility, growing student body and faculty at all ranks, and supportive administration dedicated to social aspects of information.
SLIS welcomes applications for a renewable contract faculty position with a primary teaching load of four courses per semester, with the option to teach during the summer for additional pay. This position supports the expanding Bachelor of Science in Informatics program, offered in a face-to-face format. Based on program needs, the successful candidate may also contribute to the online Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) curriculum.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can develop and teach courses that address the technical and applied dimensions of informatics and information science, with emphasis on one or more of the following areas:
• Data Analytics and Visualization
• Web and Mobile System Design and Development
• Ethical and Responsible Data Science
• Applied Machine Learning and AI
The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the Informatics curriculum, and may assist in the design of new undergraduate offerings, including potential tracks or majors in data science and applied computing. All candidates are expected to engage in service to the School, College of Communication and Information Sciences, the University, and relevant professional communities.
This teaching-focused position is based on a 3-year renewable contract cycle with opportunities for promotion. Successful applicants will display the ability to be an active and involved member of a highly collaborative faculty team. The standard teaching load for renewable contract faculty members is four courses per semester.
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search should be directed to the search chair, Dr. Laurie Bonniciat lbonnici@ua.edu.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned master’s degree in Informatics, Data Science, HCI, Computer Science, Information Science or a closely related field
Commitment to work with students, colleagues, and partners with a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and levels of experience