Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Department of Information Science
About the role
The Department of Information Science in the Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo, the State University of New York (SUNY) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to start in August 2027. We are a collaborative and collegial department that values research excellence, innovative teaching, inclusivity, and belonging. We currently offer an ALA-accredited MS in Information and Library Science, an MS in School Librarianship, an Advanced Studies Certificate, and a PhD in Information Science. We have collaborative agreements with the School of Law and the Department of Music for joint master’s degrees and with the Department of English and the Department of History for combined BA/MS-SL degrees, as well as an anticipated undergraduate major in information science. We welcome candidates from any area of expertise, with particular interest in those working in socio-technical policy and ethics, HCI/human-AI interaction, information practices, cultural heritage informatics, or theory development in information science.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining an active and productive research agenda commensurate with a Research 1 tenure-track faculty appointment
- Seeking external grant funding
- Teaching a total of four courses each year
- Advising Information Science doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate students
- Participating in professional activities and serving on department, school, and university committees
Requirements
- A doctorate degree at the time of appointment in Information Science, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Research agenda with potential for acquiring external funding
- Published research or scholarship
- Online teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level or interest
- Experience or interest in multidisciplinary collaboration
- Experience working effectively with minoritized students
Physical Demands
N/A
Driving Requirements
This position does not drive a university owned vehicle
Salary Range
Competitive
Additional Salary Information
N/A
Job Type
Full-Time
Campus
South Campus
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Dr. Amy VanScoy
Contact's Pronouns: N/A
Contact's Title: Professor and Search Committee Chair
Contact's Email: vanscoy@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-1487