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Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Application Deadline: November 17, 2022 The course's main objective is relational databases, from their creation and querying (including stored procedures and triggers) to access to databases from programs (JDBC). The problems arising from concurrent access to databases and alternative models to the relational model (and their database management systems) are also studied. 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 Final Project of the Bachelor's degree in Techniques for Software Development. In this course, you will supervise students as they plan and execute a project for the development of a web-based application. 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 , 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.

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Application Deadline: November 17, 2022 Course instructor for the Final Project of the Bachelor's degree in Techniques for Software Development. In this course, you will supervise students as they plan and execute a project for the development of a mobile app. 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, 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.

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Application Deadline: November 17, 2022 Course instructor for a mobile app development course, presenting the fundamentals of app development and targeting the Android platform. 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.

Michigan State University, Media and Information Application Deadline: January 15, 2023 The Department of Media and Information (M&I) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member to serve as Director of our Serious Games Certificate (SGC) program while continuing their research, publication, and teaching efforts. We welcome applications from emerging and established scholars at the Assistant or Associate rank who have sufficient relevant experience in Game Studies with terminal degrees from a related discipline, such as anthropology, communication, computer science, design, engineering, history, human-computer interaction, human-machine communication, information science, psychology, science & technology studies, sociology, or socio-technical systems. Scholars who examine socially-relevant topics (e.g., diversity, equity, inclusion, race, class, gender, sexuality, age, education, health, and disability) and their relationship to games are especially encouraged to apply. Expected start date is August 15, 2023. The SGC is a three-course, transcriptable, graduate certificate that can be completed either in a hybrid (in-classroom/online) or fully online format. The SGC Director is expected to lead the program’s recruitment, teaching, and long-term strategy with the administrative support of the M&I staff and other associated faculty. Candidates will be expected to continue to gain visibility through peer-reviewed academic publications or a combination of peer-reviewed publications and juried creative works. Candidates are expected to pursue external funding to support their research and/or creative activity. In addition, candidates will teach in our undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as advise graduate students. We welcome applications from individuals from a diverse range of disciplinary and methodological traditions who thrive in a vibrant academic environment. M&I is part of a communication program ranked #3 in the world in the Shanghai Ranking, and #9 in Communication & Media Studies in the QS World University Rankings. The undergraduate Game Design and Development program at M&I was rated #6 (#1 among public universities) and the graduate program was rated #12 by Princeton Review in 2022. Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2022 and continue through January 15th. Please direct any questions to both Associate Professor Casey O'Donnell and Associate Professor Rabindra Ratan, Search Committee Co-Chairs, Department of Media and Information at Michigan State University.

Drexel University, College of Computing and Informatics Application Deadline: November 30, 2022 for full consideration The Department of Information Science in Drexel University's College of Computing and Informatics invites applications for multiple tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at the Assistant Professor and Associate Professor levels in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science (DS). While all competitive applications in these areas will be considered, the IS Department particularly encourages: AI applicants focused on use-inspired research, human-AI teaming, neuro-symbolic methods, and human language technologies; and DS applicants focused on research in scalability, cloud-based technologies and crowd work, deep learning frameworks, and on data engineering for and with machine learning. Applications are encouraged from candidates with interest in using their focus area(s) to solve socially relevant problems at the intersection of computer, data, and information sciences that are synergistic, mutually supportive, and leverage the strengths of our College, University, and greater geographic region. Within cover letters, candidates should justify how their research interests are complementary to current research of the department. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV/resume, list of references, and statements describing their research program and teaching interests. Applicants are encouraged to use teaching and research statements to reflect on their experiences in promoting diversity and inclusion. To be considered, applications must be submitted online through Drexel Careers. Evaluation of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Applicants should apply by November 30th, 2022, for full consideration. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Jake Ryland Williams.

Rochester Institute of Technology, School of Information Application Deadline: December 15, 2022 (or until filled) Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking a strategic and visionary leader to serve as the Director of the School of Information (the iSchool), an academic unit within the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at RIT. We are seeking a proven leader with experience in information technology, artificial intelligence, data science, human-computer interaction, application development technologies, health informatics, or other related areas of computing and information sciences; a track record of funded research; a commitment to interdisciplinary and collaborative work; and demonstrated ability to manage an academic unit. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education, as well as the ability to provide leadership and support for faculty research, scholarship, and curriculum development.

The School of Information Studies (SOIS) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is pleased to share recent news. A New Home and a Vist from the Vice President In August, SOIS moved to its new facilities in the Northwest Quadrant on the UWM campus. The new spaces provide state-of-the-art classrooms, computer labs and common spaces for gatherings. In late September, the School was selected to host a visit by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris who met with UWM students and Milwaukee Latinx leaders. New Faculty and New Programs SOIS is pleased to welcome Dr. Hyerin Bak, who recently joined the iSchool as a Teaching Faculty member to support the Information Science and Technology and Master of Library & Information Science program. Dr. Bak joins Assistant Professor Dr. Wan-Chen Lee, who teaches knowledge organization and data curation and conducts research in knowledge organization, and Visiting Assistant Professor Dr. Julaine Clunis, who brings expertise in knowledge organization and information technology areas, who both joined SOIS last academic year. This fall, SOIS launched a new BS program in Data Analytics, co-hosted with the College of Letters and Science. The School also recently began to offer graduate certificates as part of the Master of Science in Information Science and Technology program, or as stand-alone certificates. The new graduate certificate programs include: Cyber Crime Forensics, Graduate Certificate, co-hosted by the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology. Data Curation, Graduate Certificate Information Security, Graduate Certificate An undergraduate certificate in Cybersecurity will be starting in January. News submitted by Rebecca J. Hall, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

National Taiwan University, Dept. of Library and Information Science Application Deadline: January 10, 2023 The Department of Library and Information Science of National Taiwan University is seeking to employ two full-time faculty.

Université de Montreal, École de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l’information Application Deadline: November 28, 2022 The École de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l’information (EBSI) of the Université de Montréal invites applications for the full-time, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Archival Science, with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following aspects: Community archives (e.g., artistic, Aboriginal, immigrant, LGBTQ+, minority, religious, sports, etc.) Dissemination and usage of archives EBSI, which offers a Master’s of Information Science degree accredited by the American Library Association, is a leader in the field of information science in the Francophonie (French-speaking world) and in North America, both in terms of research and teaching.

University of South Florida, School of Information Application Deadline: November 15, 2022 The University of South Florida School of Information seeks qualified candidates to begin August 2023. This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track), and we encourage applications from current doctoral candidates who will successfully defend their dissertation by Aug 2023. The successful candidate will join our faculty in a collegial environment that promotes collaboration amongst faculty within the school and across the university community.

University of Washington, College of Engineering Application Deadline: November 15, 2022 The Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) at the University of Washington is hiring an Assistant Professor to demonstrate excellence in teaching and research programs in our dynamic, interdisciplinary intellectual community in Autumn 2023.