Non-Tenure Track (Open Rank) Specialized Faculty Positions (Full-Time And Part-Time) - Ischool

Non-tenure Track (Open Rank) Specialized Faculty Positions (full-time and part-time) - iSchool

School of Information Sciences

Job Summary

Job Details: School of Information Sciences:

Non-tenure Track (Open Rank) Specialized Faculty Positions (full-time and part-time) The School of Information Sciences (iSchool) seeks to hire outstanding full-time, specialized faculty members at the rank of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, or Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor to join our dynamic and collegial school. In addition, part-time positions are available at the rank of Adjunct Lecturer. The iSchool contributes to several campus wide Data Science efforts on campus where we emphasize the social impact of data science and that building a model is just one step within the broader information lifecycle that includes data ethics, policy, and governance.

Other areas of teaching need include discrete mathematics, database design and prototyping, leadership, management, consulting, human centered artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. The ideal candidate will teach primarily on campus. • IS 467 Ethics & Policy for Data Science • IS 457 Data Storytelling • IS 477 Data Management, Curation & Reproducibility • IS 524 Data Governance • IS 206 Introduction to Database Concepts and Applications • IS 445 Data Visualization • IS 534 Information Consulting • IS 380 Consulting for Information Professionals • IS 455 Database Design and Prototyping • IS 203 Analytical Foundations for Information Problems • IS 401 Introduction to Network Information Systems • IS 407 Introduction to Data Science • IS 430 Foundations of Information Processing • IS 446 Systems Analysis and Design In addition to teaching formal courses (see https://ischool.illinois.edu/degrees-programs/courses), full-time faculty • advise iSchool student projects, • participate in faculty governance through service committees, and • perform other related duties and service as assigned to further the mission of the unit

Minimum Qualifications

• Requirements (at any level) include teaching experience
• experience with a variety of teaching tools and technologies
• deep knowledge of a subject domain related to areas described above
• and excellence in classroom teaching with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

For a full-time Lecturer position:

• an M.S. in Information Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field is required.

For a Teaching Assistant Professor position:

• a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Information Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field is required.

• Teaching Assistant Professors teach two courses per semester (fall and spring) and Lecturers/Senior Lecturers teach three courses per semester (fall and spring).

Black, Latina/o/x, Native American, and other historically underrepresented candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Highly experienced candidates in areas of curricular need may be considered for the rank of Teaching Associate Professor. All part-time positions are at the rank of Adjunct Lecturer and must have at least an M.S. in Information Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field to be considered.

Appointment Information

The are 100% full-time Specialized Faculty position are appointed on a 9-month basis. The expected start date is 8/16/24.

Salaries are commensurate with qualifications, but the minimum salary for full-time positions is $75,000. The minimum salary for Adjunct Lecturer positions is $6,800 per course taught.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu/faculty-positions?start=1&per=5000 and upload your letter of application (which should indicate the courses applicants are able to teach), CV, and a list of three professional references, including contact information.

Full consideration is guaranteed for all applications received by June 10th, 2024, but we strongly encourage candidates to apply earlier. Application review will begin immediately and applications will continue to be reviewed until qualified candidates have been identified for all openings. Interviews may take place and offers may be made before the full consideration date but all candidates applying by the close date will be considered for a position.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on June 10th, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting.

Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Ischool-HR@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1024450

Job Category: Faculty

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu