Drexel University, College of Computing & Informatics Application Deadline: February 15, 2024. The Department of Information Science invites applications for the Information Science Department Head. This is an academic year tenured faculty appointment at the full Professor level, with a concurrent Department Head role. We encourage applications from candidates with significant experience in any of the broad range of information science topics covered by the department. Job Expectations The Information Science Department Head is the academic and administrative leader of the department. The expectation is that this individual will serve as Department Head for a minimum of 5 years. The department head is part of the College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) senior leadership team and is supported by associate department heads for graduate and undergraduate education and a staff person who serves as assistant to the department head. The Department Head we seek will have an exciting opportunity to play a central role in a dynamic and growing education and research enterprise. A successful candidate will have expertise appropriate for their areas of research and will be committed to working in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. The applicant will be expected to contribute to the life of the department, college, and university by research, teaching, and service contributions consistent with the department head's responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications We seek a leader with intellectual curiosity as well as domain knowledge that can be translated into innovative scholarship, curriculum evolution, and program vision. Candidates must be able to work with individuals across disciplines both internal and external to the College. Candidates should also have experience with the development and operation of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in long-standing and emerging areas of information science. The Department is particularly interested in individuals with a history of promoting diversity through their teaching, research, and service. Applicants are expected to have demonstrated leadership ability in research and/or education programs. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Information Science, Computer Science, or a related field, as well as a record of high-quality scholarly activities. Professional or industry experience is valued. About the Information Science Department, CCI, and Drexel University The Information Science Department encompasses research and education across a broad sweep of information science areas. The department has 39 full-time faculty. The department offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees including data science, human-computer interaction, library science, cybersecurity, and information systems. Programs in AI and machine learning, data science, and software engineering build on combined strengths of the Information Science and Computer Science Departments. Several other degrees are joint offerings with the College of Business. The department also offers a Ph.D. in Information Science that has produced alumni who hold prestigious positions in academia and industry. The department has an expanding, externally funded research program including significant collaboration with researchers in a range of disciplines across and outside of the University. The Information Science Department along with the Computer Science Department form the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI), which provides a hub for computing and information science research and education at Drexel. With 76 full-time faculty, CCI provides a rare opportunity for collaboration across computing and informatics specialties and a focal point for research and education related to computing and informatics. CCI has been growing steadily and has a prominent role in fulfilling strategic goals of the University. Drexel University is a private, research-intensive (R1) university committed to research with real-world applications. The university has over 24,000 students in 15 colleges and schools and offers one of the largest and best-known cooperative education programs in the country, with over 1,600 co-op employers. Drexel is located in Philadelphia’s University City district, an academic hub with easy access to cultural, historical and entertainment resources of the nation’s sixth-largest city. Drexel seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to enhance our global presence, broaden our research, and offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of learning. To further emphasize this commitment, CCI launched its inaugural Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Council in November 2020, ensuring a welcoming, supportive, respectful, and inclusive environment for all. Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. How to Apply Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, list of at least three references, and a statement describing the applicant’s research, teaching, and leadership experience. To be considered, applications must be submitted online through Drexel Careers. Evaluation of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis; however, applicants should apply by January 15, 2024 for full consideration. To be considered, apply at https://careers.drexel.edu/en-us/job/502236/professor-department-head-information-science Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background investigation. For more information about Drexel University, please visit https://drexel.edu. For information about CCI, visit https://drexel.edu/cci/

University of South Florida, School of Information Application Deadline: February 01, 2024. The University of South Florida School of Information seeks qualified candidates to apply for the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Endowed Professorship in Library and Information Science. This position, housed out of USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, expands the School of Information across One USF and opens up exciting research opportunities in the Sarasota-Manatee geographic region. The position, funded partially from an endowment left by William W. & Judith A. Gaunt, will begin August 2024 at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The successful candidate will join our faculty in a collegial environment that promotes collaboration amongst faculty within the School and across the university community. All qualified candidates are invited to apply, but we are particularly interested in a candidate who has a well-developed research agenda that emphasizes community-engaged library and information science research (broadly interpreted). Priority Deadline Feb 1, 2024. Appointment expected to begin August 2024. Candidates who wish to apply should visit USF Careers and search job id 35725. Each applicant should submit a statement of interest (not more than 1500 words) that includes information about teaching philosophy, research objectives, professional service experience, and evidence of commitment to diversity; CV; and a list of the names and contact information for three references. Optional material may be included with a URL for online portfolio materials. Additional questions about this position should be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Natalie Taylor, ngtaylor@usf.edu.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Department of Information Systems Application Deadline: Open until filled. The Department of Information Systems (IS) at UMBC invites applications for four tenure-track faculty positions starting August 2024. One of these positions are at assistant professor level and the other three are open rank. One open rank position is preferably in the area of human centered computing and the other open rank position is preferably in the area of data or business analytics, and the other two positions are in any area that will complement and extend our current strengths, including but not limited to AI, data science, human centered computing, health informatics, software engineering, and computer education. More information about research interests of our faculty can be found at https://informationsystems.umbc.edu/home/research/. Candidates with research interests cross-cutting multiple areas are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in related fields no later than August 2024. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who are members of groups that historically have been under-represented in the professoriate, and individuals who are willing to contribute to the diversity mission of the university and the department. More information about the position and application requirements are available at http://apply.interfolio.com/133068. Candidates’ experience will be evaluated commensurate to the rank to which they are applying. For inquiries, please email to is_faculty_search_2023@umbc.edu. Review of applications will begin in late December 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

University of British Columbia, School of Information Application Deadline: February 02, 2024. This position will be for a scholar who will bring expertise and an active record of scholarship in any field within Archival Studies. Preference will be given to candidates who have a proven track record of high-quality research productivity and experience in teaching. This is an opportunity to work with iSchool faculty in Archival Studies and, if possible, across programs.

iNext Asia Pacific, Monash University and a2i (aspire to innovate (a2i) programme of the ICT Division of the Government of Bangladesh, supported by the Cabinet Division and UNDP in Bangladesh), are co-organising an online panel discussion on leadership growth and empowerment through e-platforms. The panelists are: Dr Monisha Biswas, Dr Khalid Hossain, Dr Di Wang, Dr Afrianto Daud, Md. Nasir Uddin, Md Murshid Akhter, Md Afzal Hossain Sarwar, H.M. Asaduzzaman, and Vashkar Bhattachargee The moderators are: Dr Misita Anwar and Rumana Sharmin Date and time: 27 November 2023, Monday, 11AM-1PM (GMT+6) Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91371110430?pwd=Tkd2SW1lUVVIUFBlekNRWkVNWUtDdz09 Meeting ID: 913 7111 0430 Passcode: 306888 -The participation in the webinar is free-

Renmin University of China, Linnaeus University, University of Tsukuba and University College London are co-organising an online panel on Look to the Future of Digital Humanities. The panelists are Koraljika Golub, Atsuyuki Morishima, Jin Gao, Zekun Yang, and Di Wang. This online panel will discuss current studies and future trends of digital humanities research and education from the perspective of global iSchools. The organisers welcome everyone who is interested to participate in the event. Time: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | 4:00PM - 5.30pm GMT+8 | 9:00AM - 10:30AM GMT+1 Join Zoom Meeting: https://uqz.zoom.us/j/88587100971?pwd=bk1pTDYyZ2IyR081ejNjdFJnV3ljUT09 Meeting No.: 885 8710 0971 Passcode: 005589 -The participation in the keynote is free-

The topic of this workshop is "Research methods in archival studies". It is co-organized by the University of the Philippines Diliman, Chulalongkorn University, and Central China Normal University. The organisers welcome everyone who is interested to participate in the event. Time: Dec 1, 2023 12:00 PM Bangkok Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting No: 949 0943 9138 Password: 282042 -The participation in the workshop is free-

Renmin University of China and University of the Philippines Diliman are co-organising a keynote with the iSchools iNext Community group. Prof. Iyra S. Buenrostro-Cabbab from University of the Philippines is going to give a talk about Bridging Archival Theory and Practice for the Next Generation of Archivists in Southeast Asia. The organisers welcome everyone who is interested to participate in the event. Time: Friday, November 24, 2023 | 6:00PM - 7pm GMT+8 (Beijing Time) Join Zoom Meeting: https://uqz.zoom.us/j/83510578654?pwd=UytMa0JaQ09xTXJXa3hRb3gvU1gzdz09 Meeting No.: 835 1057 8654 Passcode: 835278 -The participation in the keynote is free-

University of South Florida, School of Information Application Deadline: February 28, 2024. 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, 2024. Salary is negotiable. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, although the closing date is Feb 28th 2024, interviews will begin in December 2023 so earlier applications are encouraged. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Information Science, Library Information Science, Decision Sciences, or related discipline is required. Applications from individuals who are ABD will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants whose research focus is on one of: Cybersecurity, Health Informatics, Data Science, or Library Information Science, and who have one year or more of university-level teaching experience. To apply visit https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/ and search job id 35269. When applying, please attach the following documents as one combined PDF: a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, evidence of successful research, teaching evaluations, and provide names and contact information for three references.

University of California Berkeley, Library Application Deadline: February 29, 2024. Hiring range: Associate Librarian Position duration: This is a full-time potential career appointment. $76,631-$89,916 per annum, based on qualifications The University of California, Berkeley Library seeks a creative, collaborative, and user-centered librarian to support world-class research and teaching through the management of the Library’s discovery services. The position will design and imagine ways to make the Library’s discovery platforms, services, and tools more inclusive and welcoming to the campus community. They will provide expertise in user behavior analysis and bring accessibility standards to our Library discovery services and will manage and identify usage patterns in the Library’s discovery products to recommend and deploy improvements to the user experience. They will also integrate new collections into discovery and highlight them for users in alignment with the Library mission to provide access to scholarly resources, including datasets, digital collections, and more. This recruitment will remain open until filled. For more information about this position, including required qualifications and application materials, go to https://apptrkr.com/4789957 The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Penn State, College of Information Sciences and Technology Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Penn State is seeking nominations and candidates for the next dean of the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST). Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Provost, the dean will provide leadership and vision for the College of IST as it continues to grow and respond to an evolving educational landscape. As a convener of many multi- and interdisciplinary programs, the dean will lead the college in producing excellence in both education and research. The dean will work with other campus leaders to continue to foster and grow multi- and interdisciplinary programs and support all faculty, staff, and students in the college as they embark on their future path together. The next dean will both manage and encourage growth and be an advocate for the college both externally and internally. Penn State seeks a dean with a vision for the future of the college who will turn vision into action. Reporting to and working with the Executive Vice President and Provost, and in coordination with the deans from other colleges, the dean will have responsibility for the strategic, programmatic, fundraising, and management operations that support the mission and vision of the College of IST and its role within Penn State. The next dean will lead the college at a time when its disciplines are in increasingly high demand by undergraduate, professional, and graduate students and the dean will navigate the growth and changing landscape astutely. The dean will have the opportunity to capitalize on this exciting information age by articulating the distinctive strengths of the college to increase awareness of its excellence among external stakeholders and build key collaborations and partnerships that will continue to distinguish the college in the future. The dean will be a collaborative and transparent leader who demonstrates a deep commitment to diversity, equity inclusion, and belonging and understands the various avenues of application needed for everyone to excel. Applicants and nominees must have the appropriate academic credentials and a proven record of scholarly publication, discipline-related research, and/or creative production that warrant the appointment as full professor with tenure at the University. Applications are welcome from any disciplines that can be articulated within the ethos of the college. Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled and interested parties are encouraged to submit applications by January 15, 2024. Applications should include a statement of interest and a resume of professional and educational attainments. All nominations, applications, and inquiries should be submitted electronically in confidence to: PSU-ISTDean@kornferry.com

Northwestern University Libraries Application Deadline: December 31, 2023. Northwestern University Libraries invites applications for a forward-thinking data scientist to help build its new Academic Innovation Work Group. With a focus on interdisciplinary research, including the humanities and social sciences, the successful candidate will work with researchers to understand the computational and analytical needs required to investigate the research questions underlying potential projects, to scope external and internal project opportunities, and to apply current computational and/or machine learning techniques to a range of topics and data types. In addition, they will instruct students and researchers on best practices in data science and digital scholarship in both formal and informal settings. Initially, this position will focus efforts on completing a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, which applies machine learning techniques to understand contemporary film and literature and its relationship to the Anthropocene era.