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University of Washington, The Information School Application Deadline: December 2, 2022 The University of Washington Information School is at an exciting juncture, as we broaden and deepen the teaching profile of our Master of Information Management (MSIM) Program by offering two new positions. These positions will contribute to excellence in teachings and service in a diverse, intellectually stimulating, multi-disciplinary environment with an emphasis on social impact. Information Management is an emerging field with the purpose of designing, developing, managing, and using information with insight and innovation to support decision making and create value for individuals, organizations, communities, and societies.  Within this space, we are seeking two faculty members who can complement iSchool expertise in Business Intelligence/Business Analytics and Program and Product Management. Business Intelligence/Analytics is an area of study concerned with managing the process of transforming data into information for organizational insight. This specialization has a managerial/strategic focus, but also incorporates modern analytics and data warehousing toolsets to provide a foundational exposure to key technologies. Program and Product Management is an area of study that prepares current and aspiring program and product managers, and consultants to lead organizations of all sizes and sectors in developing and managing strategic and operational information-related initiatives. The UW Information School is dedicated to hiring faculty who will enhance our inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and sovereignty (IDEAS) mission and vision 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. The successful candidates will join a broad-based, inclusive Information School, whose faculty members pursue their scholarship, teaching, and service across multiple degree programs and are committed to the values of leadership, innovation, and diversity. 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. Applicants may find further information about the Information School at: ischool.uw.edu. The positions are full-time 9-month non-tenure track appointments at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2023. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. Please visit this link for more information and to apply for this position.

University of Washington, The Information School Application Deadline: December 15, 2022 The University of Washington Information School (iSchool) is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level starting September 1, 2023, contingent upon funding approval. The successful candidate will be a creative, collaborative, and forward-thinking scholar of Library and Information Science, who demonstrates excellence in research and education, and joins the rest of our faculty in forging a more just and sustainable future. As an interdisciplinary unit, we encourage our faculty to explore information-based approaches to understand and address systemic challenges and to make social impact. This search is specifically focused on attracting candidates that can contribute to our research and teaching portfolio in Library and Information Science (LIS). Research areas of interest include knowledge organization and representation, intellectual freedom and community engagement in libraries and archives, and the design, delivery, and assessment of ethically-informed information systems sensitive to the needs of diverse communities. These topics may have applications in a variety of settings such as digital humanities, cultural analytics, digital repositories or public information infrastructures, and informational justice through libraries and archives. The position will be an Assistant Professor whose expertise and strong research trajectory in these areas can contribute to fostering a more informed, just, and equitable society through libraries, archives, and the wider information world. The successful candidate will be encouraged to augment the educational mission of the iSchool’s highly-ranked MLIS degree program in preparing future information professionals to responsibly develop and use information technologies. The iSchool is committed to the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, tribal sovereignty, and accessibility. We welcome individuals who are excited by, able to thrive in, and eager to contribute to our interdisciplinary environment that respects a wide variety of research and practice traditions, and that embraces innovation in research and methods. The position is a full-time 9-month tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2023. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. This position will be expected to: Conduct high-quality research Seek and acquire extramural funding for research Engage with the University of Washington Information School’s strategic commitments to one or more of the following areas: (1) promote equity in health & wellbeing (2) encourage environmental sustainability and resilience (3) foster a more informed, just, and equitable democratic society. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of specialization, as well as advance our Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS) curriculum. Perform service that furthers the mission of the Information School and the University of Washington more broadly. Please visit this link for more information and to apply for this position.

IU School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI Application Deadline: 01/01/2023 The Department of BioHealth Informatics, Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI, invites applicants for a Lecturer appointment in the Health Informatics Program. Exceptional instructors are being sought to join our fast-growing department. The responsibilities of the position include teaching in the Health Informatics Program, developing courses for the traditional classroom setting, computer labs, and for online education; help setting program goals, developing and continually updating the curriculum and training activities; contributing to the recruitment and marketing of the program; interviewing, evaluating and advising students; engaging in scholarly activity; serving as a member of the school and departmental committees; maintaining current knowledge in the field through active participation in professional organizations, collaboration, practice and research; and serving on professional committees. The appointment can begin immediately on the IUPUI campus but will remain open until filled.

University of South Florida, School of Information Application Deadline: January 10, 2023 The School of Information at the University of South Florida seeks to fill two nine-month, full-time, non-tenure-earning, instructional faculty positions. A Ph.D. in Information Science or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience that meet national and/or regional accreditation standards is required. Applications from individuals who are ABD will be accepted. The degree must be conferred, prior to Aug 7, 2023. Review of applications will begin immediately upon receipt. Appointment is expected to begin August 7, 2023 (Fall 2023 semester). Please visit USF Careers and search Job ID 32562.

The University of Sheffield Information School has announced a new undergraduate course, the BSc in Data Science. The new course has sustainability, equality, diversity and ethical practice at its core and takes a social sciences approach to responsible data science alongside giving students the practical and technical skills to analyse, critically evaluate, and solve a wide range of real-life problems. Expert industry partners involved in the design of the programme were clear that the data scientists of the future will need not just the technical skills but also the ability to contextualise the work they are undertaking. This degree will give students the skills they will need to be able to not only develop ethically and socially responsible data-driven solutions but also translate what the data means for a variety of stakeholders. The course is taught by researchers with expertise in a wide range of data science-related research areas, and was developed with input from industry experts to enhance student employability. The course aims to train a new generation of data scientists, who will develop data-driven solutions that have a positive impact on organisations and society. The Information School is ranked number 1 in the World in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 and has many years of experience teaching Data Science at Postgraduate level. News submitted by Richard Spencer, University of Sheffield

The University of British Columbia, School of Information Application Deadline: December 1, 2022 The University of British Columbia’s School of Information, one of the world’s leading iSchools, invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Archival Studies. The position is expected to commence on July 1, 2023. We are seeking a new faculty member for our Master of Archival Studies (MAS) program, the first, and one of the only standalone archival programs in North America. The program has an international reputation for academic leadership and strong connections with local and international communities. As our new archival studies colleague, you will have the potential to contribute to the ongoing vision and future direction of the MAS program and the school. You will join a distinguished, multi-disciplinary, and growing group of faculty and become part of a unit that hosts top-ranked professional graduate programs, including in Library and Information Studies, as well as an MA in Children’s Literature, a Doctoral Program, and a new undergraduate program in Informatics. Located in beautiful Vancouver, Canada, on the Traditional, Ancestral and Unceded Territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, the University of British Columbia is consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world, and was recently lauded as the Most International University in North America. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an active program of original research, publication, and other knowledge mobilization; to teach courses and undertake student supervision in archival and recordkeeping studies at the graduate and potentially undergraduate level; and contribute to leadership and service initiatives within the School of Information. Other activities include student advising and membership of administrative committees as assigned by the director. Additional responsibilities may include participation in ongoing revision of the MAS curriculum. As member of a small archival faculty contingent, you will have the opportunity to develop your own specialized courses as well as to teach in one or more of the following areas: Digital preservation; Digital archives; Archival diplomatics; Archival appraisal; Archival and recordkeeping systems; Indigenous and non-Western recordkeeping models and practices; Reference, advocacy and outreach; Non-textual archives and records; Histories of recordkeeping; Community archives. This is a tenure-track position in the Research Professoriate Stream and the successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The University of British Columbia, School of Information Application Deadline: December 1, 2022 The University of British Columbia’s School of Information, one of the world’s leading iSchools, invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Teaching in Library and Information Studies. The position is expected to commence on July 1, 2023. We are seeking an outstanding educator to join our distinguished, multi-disciplinary, and growing faculty. The School of Information hosts top-ranked professional graduate programs in Library and Information Studies and Archival Studies, as well as an MA in Children’s Literature, a Doctoral Program, and a new undergraduate program in Informatics. The school is a key partner in several cross-disciplinary Research Clusters, including Designing for People (DFP) and Blockchain@UBC. Located in beautiful Vancouver, Canada, on the Traditional, Ancestral and Unceded Territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, the University of British Columbia is consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world, and was recently lauded as the Most International University in North America. We seek an exceptional teacher with a track record of employing innovative pedagogies, such as community-based learning, lab-based teaching, and course/curriculum design. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of teaching, educational leadership, and to contribute to the delivery and development of undergraduate courses in information studies. Other activities include student advising and membership of administrative committees as assigned by the director. This is a tenure-track position in the Educational Leadership Stream and the successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The University of Oklahoma, School of Library & Information Studies Application Deadline: Open until filled The University of Oklahoma (OU) School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) invites applications for Director of the School. SLIS seeks a visionary leader that can continue the transformation that the School has been undergoing for the past several years. This has included the expansion of the curriculum and the launching of several new degree programs including a new Bachelor of Science, a Ph.D. program, and three graduate certificates (in addition to the long-standing MLIS and Bachelor of Arts programs). In support of university, college, and SLIS strategic goals and priorities, top candidates will have strong and productive research records including externally funded research and will understand the importance of research and scholarship to a Carnegie R1 university. The ideal candidate will have an extensive history and commitment to the Library and Information Science field. The School of Library and Information Studies is located within the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences. The Director will be appointed at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, depending upon qualifications. The start date will be summer 2023.

University of North Texas, College of Information Application Deadline: January 31, 2023 The Department of Information Science (DIS) in the College of Information of the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor position. We are seeking exceptional candidates with interests in a wide range of topics. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Health Informatics, Information Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Social Justice, and Business Analytics. We expect candidates to successfully teach both undergraduate and graduate courses and to design and deliver courses in various formats, including online and hybrid modalities. The position carries a typical teaching load of three courses during the Fall and Spring semesters. DIS is committed to creating a learning community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We encourage applicants who may enhance our representational diversity but especially whose teaching and community engagement will contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. Applications must include all required components to be considered. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled. For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Heejun Kim or Barbara Schultz-Jones, Co-Chairs of the Faculty Search Committee.

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Application Deadline: November 17, 2022 Teacher for the subjects related to Web Programming for different degrees and qualifications of the UOC. In an online learning environment, course instructors present, guide, plan, stimulate, focus, motivate, assess and tie together students' learning processes, with a proactive approach. It is the course instructor's job to provide teaching assistance to students (individually and collectively), monitoring their learning over the semester and proposing improvements to the course. Course instructors must settle doubts, offer examples and additional explanations that make it easier for the student to understand the subject matter, stimulate debate, encourage participation in forums, correct assessment tests, provide feedback to help students' learning processes, etc. In addition to these basic functions, those contracted as course instructors may perform other activities related with the preparation of learning resources.

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Application Deadline: November 17, 2022 Course instructor for the "Internship" course in the Bachelor's degree in Techniques for Software Development, where students develop a software project in the context of a real company. The course is taught completely in English. In an online learning environment, course instructors present, guide, plan, stimulate, focus, motivate, assess and tie together students' learning processes, with a proactive approach. It is the course instructor's job to provide teaching assistance to students (individually and collectively), monitoring their learning over the semester and proposing improvements to the course. Course instructors must settle doubts, offer examples and additional explanations that make it easier for the student to understand the subject matter, stimulate debate, encourage participation in forums, correct assessment tests, provide feedback to help students' learning processes, etc. In addition to these basic functions, those contracted as course instructors may perform other activities related with the preparation of learning resources.

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Application Deadline: November 17, 2022 This subject starts from an initial level of programming and introduces concepts related to formal specification, recursion, computational complexity and the rational use of memory. At a practical level, it is programmed in the C language, with special attention to dynamic memory management, the use of pointers and modularity. In an online learning environment, course instructors present, guide, plan, stimulate, focus, motivate, assess and tie together students' learning processes, with a proactive approach. It is the course instructor's job to provide teaching assistance to students (individually and collectively), monitoring their learning over the semester and proposing improvements to the course. Course instructors must settle doubts, offer examples and additional explanations that make it easier for the student to understand the subject matter, stimulate debate, encourage participation in forums, correct assessment tests, provide feedback to help students' learning processes, etc. In addition to these basic functions, those contracted as course instructors may perform other activities related with the preparation of learning resources.