Assistant Professor Applied Informatics

About the role

The University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) seeks a student-focused faculty member for a nine-month, non-tenure-track, renewable contract as an assistant professor in Applied Informatics, particularly analytics and design to begin August 16, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the growing Bachelor of Science in Informatics program
• Contribute to the online Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) curriculum
• Develop and refine the Informatics curriculum
• Assist in the design of new undergraduate offerings, including potential tracks or majors in data science and applied computing
• Engage in service to the School, College of Communication and Information Sciences, the University, and relevant professional communities

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Informatics, Data Science, HCI, Computer Science, Information Science or a closely related field (must be earned by the appointment start date)
• Evidence of successful instruction at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional development levels
• Commitment to working with students, colleagues, and partners with a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and levels of experience

Qualifications

• Passionate scholar and educator
• Research and scholarly publication relevant to area of expertise
• Passionate about teaching courses addressing technical and applied dimensions of informatics and information science
• Emphasis on one or more of the following areas: Data Analytics and Visualization, Web and Mobile System Design and Development, Ethical and Responsible Data Science, Applied Machine Learning and AI

Skills

• Ability to be an active and involved member of a highly collaborative faculty team

Benefits

• Opportunities for promotion within a three-year renewable contract cycle
• Standard teaching load of four courses per semester, with the option to teach during the summer for additional pay

Pay

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Schedule

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