Search Results

Florida State University, College of Communication and Information (CCI) Application Deadline: March 31, 2023. Florida State University invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications for the position of Dean in the College of Communication and Information (CCI). The University seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader and scholar who will support the mission of the College and continue its proud history of academic achievement, research, and service by faculty, students, and alumni. CCI is made up of three schools – the School of Communication, the School of Communication Science and Disorders, and the School of Information – which work together closely on a research portfolio that is vibrant, resilient, and diverse and seeks to solve society-wide issues in communication and information. The envisioned successful candidate will have national distinction as a scholar, researcher/practitioner, and educator with the accomplishments expected for appointment as a tenured full professor in one of the academic disciplines in the College. The next Dean must also exhibit substantial administrative leadership experience at a research university or comparable setting. To access the complete position profile, including a list of qualifications and information on how to apply, please visit https://www.spaexec.com/pd/FSUDCCI.pdf.

Strathclyde University, Computer and Information Sciences Application Deadline: March 26, 2023. We seek to recruit energetic, highly motivated scholars who will contribute to the research, teaching, and administrative activities of the school in the MSc and PhD programs. The successful applicant will have primary research interests and expertise in information behaviour or information retrieval. The appointee will be expected to teach on the Department’s masters programmes, with a particular focus on data science and information retrieval.

Strathclyde University, Computer and Information Sciences Application Deadline: March 26, 2023. We seek to recruit energetic, highly motivated scholars who will contribute to the research, teaching, and administrative activities of the school in the MSc and PhD programs. The successful applicant will have primary research interests and expertise in information behaviour or information retrieval. The appointee will be expected to teach on the Department's masters programmes. We particularly encourage applicants with practical library experience for the position in Information Behaviour.

Hosted by the Consortium for the Science of Sociotechnical Systems (CSST) When: 26–30 June 2023 Where: YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO Organizers: Amy Voida & Stephen Voida Deadline: Apply by 20 March, notifications by mid-April. The CSST Summer Research Institute supports emerging scholars in sociotechnical systems research, including the following: Doctoral students are expected to graduate by the end of December 2024 Post-doctoral scholars (or any other position en route to faculty or industrial research positions) Those in their first two years as research-oriented university faculty (start date on or after Aug 2021) Those in their first two years as an industry researcher (and focused on publishing in peer-reviewed literature) (start date on or after Aug 2021) In order to accommodate the largest possible number of participants from across the sociotechnical research community, individuals who have previously attended a CSST Summer Research Institute are ineligible to apply. The Summer Research Institute has been an activity of the Consortium for the Science of Sociotechnical Systems Research (CSST) since 2008. Topics and problem domains of focus in socio-technical systems research include (but are not limited to): personal health and well-being; eScience, and citizen science; co-production, open source/innovation, and new forms of work; cultural heritage and information access; social informatics; civic hacking, engagement and government; human-robot interaction; disaster response; cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy; education and learning; information systems; platforms. This is a wide area of coverage, so if your interests are in people/organizations/society together with tech/systems/data and you are (or hope to be) part of intellectual communities such as CSCW, HCI, social computing, organization studies, information visualization, social informatics, sociology, information systems, social media and society, medical informatics, computer science, ICT for development, education, learning science, journalism, and political science, then you fit well with this program and you should apply! And if we’ve missed your topic/community, please apply and tell us about it! This year, we are delighted to have the following outstanding cohort of scholars joining us as mentors: Sheena Erete (University of Maryland, College Park) Elizabeth Gerber (Northwestern University) Mary Gray (Microsoft Research) Neha Kumar (Georgia Tech) David McDonald (University of Washington) Christena Nippert-Eng (Indiana University) Madhu Reddy (University of California, Irvine) Dan Russell (Stanford University / Xoogler / Free Range Researcher) Michael Twidale (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) Additional mentors may include members of the CSST Steering Committee—Morgan Ames (University of California Berkeley), James Howison (University of Texas Austin), Andrea Forte (Drexel University), David Ribes (University of Washington), Katie Shilton (University of Maryland), Jaime Snyder (University of Washington) and Jenn Thom (Code for America)—and/or other members of the research community whose expertise aligns with our institute participants. Participants will engage in peer networking, roundtable discussion of individual and group research interests, and skill-building tutorials to help participants identify substantive ways that the theories, approaches, and tools within the larger community can advance their work with the design and study of sociotechnical systems.

University of Washington, The Information School Application Deadline: March 27, 2023. The University of Washington Information School seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Full Professor level to also serve as the Associate Dean for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Sovereignty (IDEAS) for at least one 3-year term. Exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level will also be considered and are encouraged to apply. As an interdisciplinary unit, we encourage applications from candidates from broad backgrounds, with emphasis for this search in research, teaching, and service expertise and experience related to inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and sovereignty (IDEAS). This position will conduct research that engages with one or more of the University of Washington Information School’s strategic commitments to (1) promote equity in health and wellbeing, (2) encourage environmental sustainability and resilience, and (3) foster a more informed, just, and equitable democratic society. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach courses in their area of specialization within one or more of the Information School’s academic programs. While serving as Associate Dean for IDEAS, the faculty member will carry out, track our progress on, and revise as needed, the IDEAS strategic plan to: Cultivate an accessible, inclusive and equitable climate Attract, retain and graduate a diverse and excellent student body Attract, retain, and promote diverse academic personnel Attract, retain, and promote a diverse staff, including positions of leadership Improve accountability, transparency and promotion of IDEAS work throughout the Information School Develop Place-Based education and engagement to advance IDEAS throughout the Information School, UW and beyond The Associate Dean supervises the staff within the Office of IDEAS, including the IDEAS Program Manager, the IDEAS Programs Advisor, and any student employees, who will assist in carrying out needed efforts as specified in the strategic plan. This position will be expected to contribute to our diverse interdisciplinary environment that respects a wide variety of research traditions and methods, and demonstrates openness to new areas and methods. The UW Information School is dedicated to hiring faculty who will enhance diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their research, teaching, and service. As information systems and institutions serve increasingly diverse and global constituencies, it is vital to understand the ways in which differences in gender, class, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, national and cultural boundaries, national origin, worldview, intellectual origin, ability, and other identities can both divide us and offer us better ways of thinking and working. The Information School faculty are committed to preparing professionals who work in an increasingly diverse and global society by promoting equity and justice for all individuals, actively working to eliminate barriers and obstacles created by institutional discrimination. Our new colleague will join a broad-based, inclusive information school, whose faculty members pursue their scholarship, teaching, and service across multiple degree programs. The University of Washington is an institution that encourages inclusive research and community outreach, situated between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington, in the city of Seattle, on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people. Seattle is a rapidly growing, dynamic, and diverse metropolitan area with a leading technology sector and vibrant civic sector. The position is a full-time, 9-month tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2023. While the faculty member serves as Associate Dean, 3 summer months of salary will also be covered. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. Applicants may find further information about the Information School at ischool.uw.edu. The base salary for the Associate Professor position will be $14,333 – $18,444 per month ($129,000 – $166,000 per 9-month academic year), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandate by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The base salary for the Professor position will be $17,222 - $23,333 per month ($155,000 – $210,000 per 9-month academic year), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandate by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Dominican University, College of Applied Social Sciences Application Deadline: May 23, 2023. The School of Information Studies in the College of Applied Social Sciences at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois, just west of Chicago, is inviting applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position that will begin in August 2023. The selected faculty member will join a diverse, collaborative, and cohesive core faculty committed to the university’s overarching mission to create a just and humane society. The School of Information Studies is a member of the iSchool Consortium with a range of degree options: PhD in Information Studies Master of Library and Information Science (ALA-accredited) Master of Science in Information Management Master of Arts in Youth Literature Master of Professional Studies sixteen master’s level certificate programs Bachelor of Science in Informatics

Dominican University, College of Applied Social Sciences Application Deadline: May 23, 2023. The School of Information Studies in the College of Applied Social Sciences at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois, just west of Chicago, is inviting applications for a visiting faculty position that will begin in August 2023 for at least one academic year with the potential to convert to a full-time tenure track position. The selected faculty member will join a diverse, collaborative, and cohesive core faculty committed to the university’s overarching mission to create a just and humane society. The School of Information Studies is a member of the iSchool Consortium with a range of degree options: PhD in Information Studies Master of Library and Information Science (ALA-accredited) Master of Science in Information Management Master of Arts in Youth Literature Master of Professional Studies sixteen master’s level certificate programs Bachelor of Science in Informatics

Hybrid Conference Conference website: https://ethique-information.univ-lille.fr - Call for Papers closes 28th Feb - Dates: June 8th - 9th 2023 Conference venue : University of Lille, Campus Pont de bois, salle des conseils et salle Gérard Losfeld Keynote addresses FOX Melody, Milwaukee School of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA HAYNES David, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Conference website: https://ethique-information.univ-lille.fr Call for Papers Deadline: 28th February 2023 https://ethique-information.univ-lille.fr/en/submission Contributions are invited in the form of extended abstracts: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ethique-information2023 Registration will open in March 30th 2023 Registration fees are as follows: Full conference physical attendance Registration early bird till April 30th - 150€ ISKO members 120€ Students: 50 € From April 30th to May 30th - 175€ ISKO members 150€ Students: 50 € Online conference Registration early bird till April 30th 75 € ISKO members 50€ Students: 25 € From April 30th to May 30th 100€ ISKO members 50€ Students: 25 € Practical information and access to the conference venue and accommodation facilities will be provided at a later date. Visit Lille and its Homeland, the French Flanders

University of California, Berkeley Application Deadline: July 22, 2023. The School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a pool of part-time, non-tenure track lecturers to teach courses in the Master’s in Information and Cybersecurity (MICS) program. For more information about the position, including required qualifications and application materials go to: https://apptrkr.com/3853642 The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The School of Information is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching or other related areas. UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family, if applicable. Please direct questions to Peter Marchetti.

University of California, Berkeley Application Deadline: March 24, 2023. The School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a pool of part-time, non-tenure track lecturers to teach courses in the Master’s in Information and Data Science (MIDS) program. For more information about the position, including required qualifications and application materials go to https://apptrkr.com/3853602 The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The School of Information is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching or other related areas. UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family, if applicable. Please direct questions to Peter Marchetti.

Metro State University, Library and Information Services Department Application Deadline: Monday, March 13, 2023 by 11:59 PM. Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire an Electronic Resources Librarian. This is a full-time, probationary, 9-month position within the Library and Information Services Department. This position begins in August with the academic year, but there is potential for up to 30 summer duty days of work beginning in May 2023. The successful incumbent will manage the library’s subscription eresources, including access, evaluation, and assessment of resources. And establish access to new electronic resources, monitor platform changes, and work collaboratively to investigate, resolve, and communicate access issues. They will apply various methods and tools to perform collection analysis of electronic resources overlap and coverage by discipline to support decision making. They will also serve as point of contact for eresource authentication and other eresource management concerns. And manage and administer the library’s discovery service (Primo VE). This is a full-time, tenure-track academic appointment carrying full faculty status and responsibilities.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Information Studies Application Deadline: March 15, 2023. The School of Information Studies (SOIS), the iSchool at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), invites applications for a Lecturer position in Information Science & Technology. This is a 9-month instructional academic staff position (Teaching Faculty II). This position offers a competitive salary and full benefits. Optional summer teaching for additional compensation may be available. This appointment will be on a yearly renewable contract, based on satisfactory performance and SOIS instructional needs. The selected applicant will be expected to teach at the Bachelor’s and Master’s level in one or more of the following areas: networking web application development (e.g., PHP) information security data analysis project management machine learning applications Other relevant information technology-related areas also may be considered. The standard teaching load will be four classes per semester. It is expected that the incumbent must be able to start by Fall 2023.