Jobs Posted on the Whova Community Board of ASIST 2024 Annual Meeting
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Assistant Archivist for Records
Dartmouth Libraries Managing the day-to-day operations of Dartmouth’s Records Management program by overseeing policies, procedures and workflows related to the lifecycle of Dartmouth Records. The po... sition manages and works with the Records Analyst to promote good record keeping practices across the institution and ensures the proper retention and disposition of records.The person in this role works to create and foster a supportive learning culture, and to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and practices into their work whenever appropriate.
Link:https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/75930See More >>
Associate Director for Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries
Dartmouth Libraries Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the public services areas of the Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries, which includes outreach and engagement, planning p... rograms and services, and creating programs to support initiatives at the Geisel School of Medicine and Dartmouth Health (DH). This position is responsible for Education and Information Services, and the public services provided to the Geisel, Dartmouth Health (DH), and Dartmouth College communities, in support of research, scholarship, education, and patient care in the health and life sciences. Participates as a member of the management team of the Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries.
Link:https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/75896See More >>
Assistant/Associate Professor, College of Information Science (Multiple Positions)
University of Arizona, College of Information Sciences (iSchool) The College of Information Science at the University of Arizona seeks multiple tenure-track Assistant and Associate Professors who conduct research in the multidisciplinary fields... of science of science, scholarly communication, and science and technology policy. Broadly construed, these research areas include innovation studies, scientific collaboration studies, biblio/sciento/infometrics, knowledge infrastructures, open science, data governance, policy impact research and more.
Review will begin on December 1, 2024. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
Open rank faculty - digital archives and curation (iSchool)
University of Michigan The University of Michigan’s School of Information (UMSI) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position specializing in digital archives and digital curation. This hire... aims to further integrate our established expertise in archival and library science with our leadership in data science. Potential research areas include:
Critical digital archival and data studies Computational approaches to archives, broadly construed Data technologies and infrastructure Artificial intelligence and archives Infrastructures, tools, and policies for digital archives Records creation, curation, and preservation technologies, including data security mechanisms Data documentation, search, discovery, and reuse Building and managing large-scale digital data archives
University of California, Riverside A permanent staff position (UC system job title: CMPTL AND DATA SCI RSCH SPEC 3) in the UCR library starting from up to $115k, requires 4-7 years of relevant experience. Cannot s... ponsor work visa.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Research Services, this position will be the driving force of the library's Data Science Initiative to support campus research through interdisciplinary collaboration on cutting-edge projects in STEM, Liberal Arts, and Social Sciences
Seeks opportunities to embed themselves in campus research teams to directly address UCR researchers' data and AI related needs through activities including but are not limited to: designing, developing and implementing infrastructure, systems, software and solutions; directly answering compute- and data- intensive research questions; contributing novel ideas, expertise, and methods to the teams' intellectual discourse and advancement; providing data/AI related consultation and instruction
In partnership with other library colleagues as well as UCR colleges, academic programs, and Research and Economic Development, Information Technology Services, and Research Computing, will continuously develop specialized and sought-after data science and AI expertise synergistic with UCR faculty's research agendas
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Media Law and Technology
University of Oregon The University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) seeks a tenure-track faculty member at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank with research and ... teaching expertise in the use, adoption, and regulation of new and emerging information and communication technologies, such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), forms of immersive media (VR/AR/XR), and/or digital platforms (including, but not limited to, social media and/or digital games). Applications are especially welcome from more senior scholars with First Amendment/press freedom expertise.
Link:https://careers.pageuppeople.com/726/cw/en-us/job/533945/assistantassociatefull-professor-of-media-law-and-technologySee More >>
Assistant Professor in Cultural Heritage Informatics
University of Texas at Austin The Universiity of Texas at Austin School of Information is seeking innovative scholars in the work, structure, and especially the social impact of cultural heritage institutions ... broadly understood. We are seeking scholars who will deepen understanding and drive innovation to advance institutions such as libraries, museums, and archives, among other cultural heritage contexts of information. Candidates will be expected to conduct innovative and impactful research and to teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Tenure-track faculty in our iSchool normally have a 2/1 teaching load, with various opportunities for course release. Salaries are competitive.
Link:https://apply.interfolio.com/156612See More >>
Assistant Professor in Building Human-Centered, Ethical, and Responsible AI Systems
University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Austin School of Information seek candidates who investigate human-centered artificial intelligence (AI) systems through designing, building, and techni... cally evaluating such systems. Our call is intended to be broadly inclusive of the range of AI subdisciplines and areas such as (but not limited to): machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), computer vision (CV), and generative AI and large language models (LLMs), etc. Candidates should develop AI systems in their research that advance support for human work or activities, e.g., by augmenting and amplifying the capabilities of individuals or groups of people.
Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science, University of Washington
University of Washington The University of Washington Information School (iSchool) is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level starting September 1, 2025... .
We are seeking a scholar of Library and Information Science (LIS). This position will be expected to engage in creative, collaborative, and forward-thinking research and education, to support the Information School’s goal of forging a more just and sustainable future.
As a highly interdisciplinary unit, we encourage our faculty to engage in information-based approaches to understand and to address systemic challenges and to make social impact. This position will be expected to contribute to our research and teaching portfolio in LIS. Duties include conducting original and innovative research that examines the critical roles and evolving landscape of libraries, archives, and other knowledge organizations in a diverse, networked, and information-rich world, in one or more of the Information School’s current strategic areas: climate change, health and wellness, healthy information environments, and responsibility in artificial intelligence.
The UW iSchool places an emphasis in research and teaching on a deep understanding of social and ethical dimensions and issues in LIS and to how we can use data and digital technologies to empower diverse communities and to advance informational justice. We also seek applicants who will contribute through LIS research to one or more of the iSchool’s strategic areas. Successful candidates will conduct research and teaching that either centers on or strongly aligns with libraries and archives.
Preference will be given to applications submitted by October 31, 2024.
Please contact Dr. Marika Cifor, Associate Professor, Information School and Chair, Library and Information Science Tenure Track Search
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Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Data Science/Cybersecurity at the School of Information, University of South Florida
University of South Florida 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, 202... 5. Salary is negotiable.
Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Information Science or a closely related discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science/Analytics, etc.) 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 focuses on the socio-technical aspects of Data Science/Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber/National Security, and who have some university-level teaching experience and a clearly articulated research agenda.
The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities.
If you’re interested in the position, please come find me (Ly Dinh) at the poster sessions. You can also email me directly at lydinh@usf.edu and we can set up a meeting.
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Chair of Department of Information Science (Associate or Full Professor)
University of North Texas The Department of Information Science at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with the additional responsibility as ... the Chair of Department of Information Science. The department chair holds a 12-month appointment. We seek candidates who are dynamic, enthusiastic, and visionary leaders with an internationally recognized research reputation in one or more core information science areas that complement existing departmental strengths in information and knowledge creation, use, communication, discovery, selection, retrieval, analysis, evaluation, and management. The candidates will be expected to foster a vibrant educational environment, promote innovative research, and enhance community engagement. The Chair is expected to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to advance the department’s mission and vision and bring a collaborative and forward-thinking approach to interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary education.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the search is closed.
Associate Professor of Information Science (School Librarianship)
University of North Texas The Department of Information Science at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a tenure/tenure-track Associate Professor position in Information Science wit... h a focus on School Librarianship to begin in Fall 2025. We are seeking excellent candidates with interests relating to school librarianship, school libraries, data literacy, information literacy, and library and information science education. We are particularly interested in candidates who can play a strong leadership role in further strengthening the Department’s school librarian certification program (https://informationscience.unt.edu/school-librarian-certification). The candidate is expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate (master’s and doctoral) level courses, recruit school library students, build partnerships with school library communities through regular outreach activities, conduct research, and provide service in an academic position in library and information sciences. The candidate must demonstrate a record of research accomplishments or preparation of forthcoming research and have the ability to design and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid modalities. The candidate is expected to work with doctoral students and to lead and serve on dissertation committees. This is a nine-month, full-time, tenured or tenure-track position. We seek a candidate who will provide inspiration and is motivated to be a leader in research and teaching, who can leverage the strengths of the department’s dynamic faculty and programs, and who will build collaborative relationships in the University and profession.
