Associate or Full Professor with Focus on Social and Organizational Informatics

About the role

The College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) at the Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an open-rank tenured faculty position focused on social and organizational informatics and located in State College, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in residential, online, and/or hybrid modes
• Conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research
• Supervise and mentor graduate students
• Actively pursue external funding to support research activities
• Engage in service activities at the college and university levels
• Collaborate with faculty across the university and industry partners

Requirements

• PhD in Information Science, Computer Science, or related field
• Research expertise in social and organizational informatics
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Strong record of scholarly achievement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Skills

• Proficiency in qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods research
• Ability to integrate humanistic and empirical approaches
• Experience with information technology and its societal impacts

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities

Pay

• Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually

Schedule

• Full-time, nine-month appointment

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter addressing your qualifications and how they align with the position, and three letters of recommendation through the Penn State employment portal. Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.