Instructor in 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 Instructor in Applied Informatics, particularly in analytics and design.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the growing Bachelor of Science in Informatics program and contribute to the online Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) curriculum.
• Support the expanding Bachelor of Science in Informatics program, offering courses in data analytics and visualization, web and mobile system design and development, ethical and responsible data science, applied machine learning and AI.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the Informatics curriculum, and 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 master’s degree in Informatics, Data Science, HCI, Computer Science, Information Science or a closely related field.
• Commitment to working with students, colleagues, and partners from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and levels of experience.

Qualifications

• Passionate scholar and educator with a strong interest in informatics and information science.
• Ability to develop and teach courses that address the technical and applied dimensions of informatics and information science.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in educational technology and online learning environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and students.

Benefits

• Opportunities for promotion within a 3-year renewable contract cycle.
• Active involvement in a highly collaborative faculty team.

Pay

• Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Standard teaching load of four courses per semester.
• Option to teach during the summer for additional pay.