Michigan State University, Department of Media and Information Application Deadline: December 15, 2024. The Department of Media and Information (MI) invites applicants for one Advanced Associate or Full Professor position to complement and expand our dynamic and interdisciplinary faculty. The ideal candidate will have expertise in computational methods or/and quantitative social science methods such as, but not limited to: data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, ubiquitous computing, large language models/natural language processing, large-scale field and/or natural experiment, temporal modeling, geospatial modeling, and network analysis/science. We have a strong interest in candidates whose research employs quantitative or computational approaches to investigate and tackle disparities across various dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ+ identities, socioeconomic status, disability, physical and mental well-being, health disparities, digital inequity, and environmental aspects. Department Statement The Department values the contribution of different disciplines, different ways of knowing, and different ways of doing, in research and creative activities that advance knowledge and transform lives in ways that lead to a better quality of life for individuals and communities. The MI faculty come from a range of disciplines, including communication, information science, media, human-computer interaction, information systems, psychology, sociology, economics, science and technology studies, and design to complement and create a unique intellectual energy. Our faculty advance theory and research, build technology interventions to address public health challenges, human-centered technology, design traditional and interactive games and media experiences, work with policy makers, and pursue new forms of scholarship. Our department is a member of the iSchools consortium and has a top ranked program in communication and game design and development. The Department is housed in MSU’s world-renowned College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University. Established in 1955, as the first of its kind in the country, “ComArtSci” is now one of the largest and most respected colleges of Communication in the world. The College of Communication Arts and Sciences combines a research-intensive faculty with a strong professional mission to prepare students for rewarding careers and to influence the professional practice of communication globally. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our practice as communicators, storytellers, and innovators. We believe it is our responsibility to foster an open and welcoming environment that aspires to attract, recruit, and sustain diverse students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is among the main drivers of institutional excellence, and we are proud to embrace and promote broad communities of knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences. Our efforts to advance DEI are guided by a shared vision grounded in a culture of caring, belonging, transparency, and accountability. In alignment with the University’s DEI plan, we commit to actively challenge, disrupt, and dismantle systems that reinforce and/or maintain historical and contemporary social inequalities and inequities. We are dedicated to ongoing dialogue to strengthen our commitment to social justice, advocacy, and activism. We strive to be DEI thought leaders who inspire, influence, and cultivate progress in our College and throughout the MSU community. Michigan State is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Founded in 1855, Michigan State University is one of the world’s leading public research-intensive institutions and a member of the Association of American Universities. The campus is located in East Lansing, Michigan, adjacent to the state capital and an hour from suburban Detroit. MSU is one of the nation’s largest and greenest campuses and is in East Lansing, a college town just three miles from Michigan’s capital, Lansing. Michigan, the Great Lakes State, offers countless things to do, see and experience — from art galleries, concerts and restaurants to gardens, parks, and trails. You needn’t venture far to discover sandy beaches or metropolitan life. Required Qualifications: The position requires the candidate to have a doctorate or terminal degree in their field, and to have been previously tenured at a research-intensive university or able to demonstrate commensurate research output via combined academic and industry experience. The candidate will be evaluated relative to peers at a similar stage in their careers, based on national or international research reputation (e.g., record of high-impact publications in relevant academic outlets, including journals and conference proceedings; record of grant-seeking; etc.), record of excellence in instruction, history of mentoring and advising students and colleagues, evidence of service to the University and their profession, respect and interest in different approaches and ways of knowing, and record of and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in research-creative activity, instruction, and service. Application Instructions: Please visit the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website https://jobs.msu.edu, refer to job no. 910779, and complete an electronic submission. Applicants should submit these materials electronically: (1) a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for the position, elaborating your record of and plans for research, instruction, service, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, (2) a current vita. Candidates who are invited for a campus interview will be asked for the names and contact information of four references who can speak to their qualifications for this position. Review of applications will begin on Dec 15, and continue until the position is filled. Please direct any questions to Dr. Wei Peng, Search Committee Chair, Department of Media and Information at Michigan State University, at pengwei@msu.edu.

REMINDER: November 10th is the deadline to apply for the iBlackCaucus Fellowship. Please share this message with students, colleagues, or mentees who are completing their MLIS degrees! The Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) is pleased to announce a funded iBlackCaucus Fellowship opening for a currently enrolled Black/African American Master's in LIS student. APPLICATION PROCESS: Email your resume and cover letter to breakingbarriers@bcala.org by November 10 at 11:59 p.m. Interview notifications: November 17, 2023 Final notifications: November 24, 2023 Start date: December 18, 2023 The Black Caucus of the American Library Association advocates for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services and resources to the nation’s Black/African American community and provides leadership for the recruitment and professional development of Black/African American librarians. iBlackCaucus is an online virtual support group sponsored by BCALA for Black/African MLIS graduate students. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Dedicate up to 3 hours weekly to iBlackCaucus’ success (including meetings, talks, study sessions, etc.) Support BCALA’s president, executive director, and executive board in fulfilling BCALA’s mission Participate in quarterly (4) annual Professional Development Committee meetings Provide timely and professional responses to iBlackCaucus queries via iblackcaucus@bcala.org email Work alongside the iBlackCaucus advisors in developing workflows Attend an annual in-person summer retreat Host iBlackCaucus lecture series, “Real Talk” sessions, and Pop-In study hours Facilitate community dialogue through iBlackCaucus platforms (Google Space) Recruit new iBlackCaucus participants/BCALA student members and promote iBlackCaucus events Offer remarks/updates during BCALA membership meetings, events, etc. QUALIFICATIONS: Current Master’s in Library and Information Science student Excellent time management and organizational skills Excellent oral and written communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of the library and information science field, including Master’s in Library and Information Science programs, library conferences, associations, literature, and current events Experience using Google Suite (Email, Forms, Space) and other online tools EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION BCALA provides equal opportunities to all applicants and prohibits harassment or bias based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Visit breakingbarriers.bcala.org and bcala.org for more information.

Indiana University, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering at IU Indianapolis Application Deadline: January 02, 2024. The Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering at IU Indianapolis invites applications for open rank tenured or tenure-track assistant, associate or full professor positions in the discipline of various computer science areas. Appointments will begin August 1, 2024 on the Indianapolis campus. Candidates must demonstrate an outstanding scholarly record of teaching and research, exhibited by high-impact peer-reviewed publications and a forward-looking, externally funded research agenda as Principal Investigator (PI). Research expertise in any promising area of computer science will be considered with an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and their applications in biomedical and health sciences.

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley School of Information Application Deadline: December 06, 2023. Search for the Dean University of California, Berkeley School of Information Berkeley, California The University of California, Berkeley invites applications and nominations for the next Dean of the School of Information (I School). The School’s aim is to develop innovative, interdisciplinary solutions to challenges in technology, shape policy, and empower individuals to navigate a complex and evolving digital landscape. The I School enrolls over 1,300 students and is a pioneer in the delivery of exceptional education. The School is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ)–core values that inform the curriculum, define the community, and guide their work in the information sciences and beyond. The next Dean will build on the School’s successes while increasing student enrollment, recruiting a more diverse faculty and staff, and strengthening the school’s finances through fundraising and diversifying revenue streams. Applicants must apply at: https://apptrkr.com/4712532. Send inquiries, nominations, and referrals via the Isaacson, Miller website: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-california-berkeley-school-information/dean. Screening of applications will begin immediately. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Renmin University of China and University of Tsukuba are co-organising a keynote with the iSchools iNext Community group. Prof. Hiroyoshi Ito from University of Tsukuba is going to give a talk about Human-in-the-Loop Machine Learning for Designing Human-AI Co-Existing Society. The organisers welcome everyone who is interested to participate in the event. Time: Friday, November 10, 2023 | 6:00PM - 7pm GMT+8 (Beijing Time) Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/89617934095?pwd=hc9rjqNeDyYFBXe8pkr26A7FqkHxe3.1 Meeting No.: 896 1793 4095 Passcode: 231110 -The participation in the keynote is free-

University of Maryland - College Park, College of Information Studies Application Deadline: November 30, 2023. The Marylanders Online team is seeking a postdoctoral researcher starting in January 2024, focused broadly on issues of digital equity and digital literacy. The Postdoctoral researcher will work on a state-funded project, Marylanders Online, which is a collaborative project between the University of Maryland Extension (UME) and College of Information Studies (INFO). The postdoctoral researcher will design studies, collect and analyze data, and implement research-based solutions to sustainably educate Marylanders in digital literacy skills for work, learning, and essential everyday needs.

University of Michigan, School of Information Application Deadline: December 01, 2023. The University of Michigan School of Information seeks qualified tenure-track faculty candidates (open rank) to broaden existing scholarship within the school and the U-M community in the area of accessibility, with a particular emphasis on the design and evaluation of accessible technologies. Areas of research and teaching may include the design or evaluation of technologies for sensory, cognitive, or physical impairments, including disabilities that are visual or invisible, permanent, situational, or temporary. We welcome applicants from across the spectrum of academic disciplines including, but not restricted to Information, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science and Engineering, Disability Studies, Law. We especially welcome scholars whose work is at the intersections of disability justice and technology. The position will add strength to existing empirical and design work at the School of Information in work on aging and visual impairment in various domestic and international research settings, in addition to a broader interest across various schools and centers at the University of Michigan including the Initiative on Disability Studies; the Digital Studies Institute; the Center for Ethics, Computing, and Society; and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. A successful candidate should demonstrate potential for or experience with publication and research funding, for collaborative and interdisciplinary initiatives, and for working with students from diverse backgrounds. Job Expectations and Responsibilities: Job duties include research, teaching, and service. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conducting scholarly research resulting in publications in peer reviewed journals, book chapters, edited books, books, and conference proceedings Seeking outside funding to support their research program Teaching in UMSI’s five academic programs Mentoring students for independent studies, master’s projects and theses, and doctoral dissertations Providing service to the school, University, and the broader academic community by way of committee work, journal editing, and other various opportunities Public scholarship, where appropriate Each contributing member of the UMSI faculty is expected to have teaching effort equivalent to three semester-long courses per year. About UMSI and UM The mission of the School of Information is to create and share knowledge to help people use information -- with technology -- to build a better world. A successful candidate will be committed to, and will directly contribute to, our goal of being the best research and teaching institution for the understanding and design of information and its technologies in service of people and society. The School is home to vibrant research and teaching programs, with 74 FTE professors, and over 1,803 students. We offer five degrees: a Ph.D., a Master of Science in Information, a Master of Health Informatics, a Bachelor of Science in Information, and an online Master of Applied Data Science. Founded in 1817, the University of Michigan has a long and distinguished history as one of the first public universities in the nation. It is one of only two public institutions consistently ranked among the nation's top ten universities. The University has one of the largest health care complexes in the world and one of the best library systems in the United States. With more than $1.53 billion in research expenditures annually, the University has the second largest research expenditure among all universities in the nation. The University has an annual general fund budget of more than $2.3 billion and an endowment valued at more than $12.5 billion. For more information about UMSI, please visit: www.si.umich.edu. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in an area such as information, race and/or ethnic studies, science and technology studies, social or computer science, or a related discipline A strong interest in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels A strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and cultural diversity Desired Qualifications A record in teaching and research How to Apply: All applicants for this tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Accessibility should submit a cover letter, a vita, three representative publications, evidence of teaching excellence if available, a research statement, a teaching statement, a diversity statement. Applicants at the assistant professor level must submit three letters of recommendation; applicants at the associate and full professor level must submit the names of three recommenders. All application materials must be submitted electronically to: https://apply.interfolio.com/134600 Please direct inquiries about this position to the chair of our faculty search committee, Joyojeet Pal (joyojeet@umich.edu). Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2023, for consideration as the job posting will close for review. Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

University of Michigan, School of Information Application Deadline: December 01, 2023. The University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) in Ann Arbor, Michigan seeks qualified tenure-track assistant, associate, or full professor in the field of AI for Science and Society. We are particularly interested in candidates building and applying novel AI approaches (e.g., generative models) in transformative research of science and society. This includes areas such as education, behavioral sciences, healthcare, future of work, digital humanities, public policy, social sciences, and other disciplines that are aligned with UMSI’s research landscape. Candidates are expected to be able to teach residential and/or online courses related to applied data science and generative AI. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong potential for research in generative AI and funding from external funding agencies. The candidate is also expected to have a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds. Job Expectations and Responsibilities: Job duties include research, teaching, and service. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conduct world-class research in generative AI, with a focus on developing new models and applications that have the potential to transform science and society. Seek external funding to support their research program. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in their research. Serve on UMSI committees and contribute to the school’s mission of teaching, research, and service. Each contributing member of the UMSI faculty is expected to have teaching effort equivalent to three semester-long courses per year. About UMSI and UM The mission of the School of Information is to create and share knowledge to help people use information -- with technology -- to build a better world. A successful candidate will be committed to, and will directly contribute to, our goal of being the best research and teaching institution for the understanding and design of information and its technologies in service of people and society. The School is home to vibrant research and teaching programs, with 74 FTE professors, and over 1,803 students. We offer five degrees: a Ph.D., a Master of Science in Information, a Master of Health Informatics, a Bachelor of Science in Information, and an online Master of Applied Data Science. Founded in 1817, the University of Michigan has a long and distinguished history as one of the first public universities in the nation. It is one of only two public institutions consistently ranked among the nation's top ten universities. The University has one of the largest health care complexes in the world and one of the best library systems in the United States. With more than $1.53 billion in research expenditures annually, the University has the second largest research expenditure among all universities in the nation. The University has an annual general fund budget of more than $2.3 billion and an endowment valued at more than $12.5 billion. For more information about UMSI, please visit: www.si.umich.edu. Minimum Qualifications PhD in Computer Science, Information Science, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field. How to Apply: All applicants for this tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Accessibility should submit a cover letter, a vita, three representative publications, evidence of teaching excellence if available, a research statement, a teaching statement, a diversity statement. Applicants at the assistant professor level must submit three letters of recommendation; applicants at the associate and full professor level must submit the names of three recommenders. All application materials must be submitted electronically to : https://apply.interfolio.com/135664 Please direct inquiries about this position to the chair of our faculty search committee, Qiaozhu Mei (qmei@umich.edu). Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2023, for consideration as the job posting will close for review. Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

University of Michigan, School of Information Application Deadline: December 01, 2023. The University of Michigan School of Information seeks qualified tenure-track faculty candidates (open rank) to broaden existing scholarship within the school and the U-M community in the multidisciplinary area of archives and digital curation. Broadly construed, research in this area includes: understanding the application of digital curation technologies and methods in data repositories, archives, libraries, museums, and other knowledge organizations; the representation and interpretation of heterogeneous digital content and collections; interoperability, integrity and trustworthiness of archives and legacy data; leveraging digitized archives for community-oriented work; and data curation and digital preservation. Ideal candidates for this position will demonstrate a national profile and research portfolio that contributes to the socio-technical aspects of archives and digital curation and intersects with, and contributes to, community archives and data practices that address decolonial, anti-racist, and social justice work. We seek candidates with strong research interest and expertise in areas such as: Critical archival studies that examine the representation and management of digital collections for underserved communities; Decolonial approaches to support community information services, relationships, usability, and accessibility of digital collections; Tools, techniques, and policies that leverage archival data and legacy collections to promote digital equity and address racial, political, economic, and other social inequalities; Data preservation and trustworthiness over the long term, and corresponding issues regarding data uses and reuses; Incentives for data sharing and models for reuse of digital data; Ontologies and models (general and domain-specific) that make it possible to conceptualize, act, and reason about data in automated ways; Models and methods to extract and trace data provenance, and correspondingly, methods to use provenance in analysis, quality assessment, and reasoning about, linking, and retrieving data; and Ethical, policy, algorithmic, organizational, and practice-based methods to mitigate privacy and security concerns with digital legacy data. The successful candidate should demonstrate potential for, or experience with, publication and research funding, collaborative and interdisciplinary initiatives, and working with students from diverse backgrounds. We anticipate the successful candidate will start in Fall 2024. Job Expectations and Responsibilities: Job duties include research, teaching, and service. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conduct scholarly research resulting in publications in peer reviewed journals, book chapters, edited books, books, and conference proceedings Seek outside funding to support their research program Teach in UMSI’s five academic programs Mentor students for independent studies, master’s projects and theses, and doctoral dissertations Provide service to the school, University, and the broader academic community by way of committee work, journal editing, community engagement, and other various opportunities Each contributing member of the UMSI faculty is expected to have teaching effort equivalent to three semester-long courses per year. About UMSI and UM The mission of the School of Information is to create and share knowledge to help people use information -- with technology -- to build a better world. A successful candidate will be committed to, and will directly contribute to, our goal of being the best research and teaching institution for the understanding and design of information and its technologies in service of people and society. The School is home to vibrant research and teaching programs, with 74 FTE professors, and over 1,803 students. We offer five degrees: a Ph.D., a Master of Science in Information, a Master of Health Informatics, a Bachelor of Science in Information, and an online Master of Applied Data Science. Founded in 1817, the University of Michigan has a long and distinguished history as one of the first public universities in the nation. It is one of only two public institutions consistently ranked among the nation's top ten universities. The University has one of the largest health care complexes in the world and one of the best library systems in the United States. With more than $1.53 billion in research expenditures annually, the University has the second largest research expenditure among all universities in the nation. The University has an annual general fund budget of more than $2.3 billion and an endowment valued at more than $12.5 billion. For more information about UMSI, please visit: www.si.umich.edu. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in an area such as information, library and information science, race and/or ethnic studies, science and technology studies, social or computer science, or a related discipline Potential for or demonstrated ability for exemplary teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels A strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and cultural diversity Desired Qualifications A record in teaching and research How to Apply: All applicants for this position should submit a cover letter, a vita, three representative publications, evidence of teaching excellence if available, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a diversity statement. Applicants at the assistant professor level must submit three letters of recommendation; applicants at the associate and full professor level must submit the names of three recommenders. All application materials must be submitted electronically to:http://apply.interfolio.com/135331 Please direct inquiries about this position to the chair of our faculty search committee, Ricky Punzalan (ricpunz@umich.edu). Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2023, for consideration as the job posting will close for review. Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Indiana University, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering at IU Indianapolis Application Deadline: January 02, 2024. The Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering at IU Indianapolis (formerly IUPUI) invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the Department of BioHealth Informatics (BHI). The appointment will begin August 1, 2024 on the IU Indianapolis campus, or earlier. Exceptional faculty candidates are being sought to join our fast-growing department. We welcome applications from established researchers with collaborative research teams. Candidates will be considered from all areas in health and biomedical informatics and technologies, including health informatics, clinical informatics, medical informatics, biomedical engineering and other related informatics areas. Candidates should demonstrate a strong scholarly record of effective, well-reviewed teaching accompanied by a scholarly record of externally-funded research, exhibited by high-impact peer-reviewed publications and a forward-looking, research agenda. By strengthening or complementing the faculty research in the department, the ideal candidates will use creative, innovative approaches and technologies to address fundamental BHI challenges with broader societal impact, and have the potential to leverage the strengths of the Luddy School in Indianapolis, including the Polis Center, the Collaborative AI Institute established at the IUI Campus level, the unique location in downtown Indianapolis, interdisciplinary and collaborative environment and nation-wide leadership in the health and life sciences.

Rochester Institute of Technology, School of Information Application Deadline: Rolling. The School of Information at RIT invites applications for a Lecturer position, beginning August 2024. The successful candidate will be able to teach a range of courses in advanced web programming and server programming. In particular, we seek candidates who have experience in three or more of the following areas: Code performance analysis, including scaling considerations, algorithm analysis, and data structure selection Web performance and analysis tools Web-Client Programming Client libraries and frameworks Designing, implementing, and consuming RESTful services Application development tools and practices

Rochester Institute of Technology, School of Information Application Deadline: Rolling. The School of Information at RIT invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer position, beginning August 2024. The successful candidate will be able to teach a broad range of courses in data science and data management. In particular, we seek candidates who can demonstrate knowledge and experience in three or more of the following areas: Structured data storage, retrieval, and analysis Unstructured data storage, retrieval, and analysis Database management and administration Data warehousing Data analytics and machine learning, including supervised learning (e.g., classification and regression), unsupervised learning (e.g., clustering and feature extraction), association analysis, anomaly detection, and statistical testing Information retrieval, text mining, and natural language processing