Urgently Require Open Rank Faculty in Information and Library Science (Social Informatics and Knowledge Infrastructure) in Bloomington, IN
Posted 2025-03-15Job title: Open Rank Faculty in Information and Library Science (Social Informatics and Knowledge Infrastructure)
Company: Indiana University
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Position Details
Title Open Rank Faculty in Information and Library Science (Social Informatics and Knowledge Infrastructure)
Appointment Status Tenure
Department IU Bloomington Information and Library Science
Location Bloomington
Position Summary
The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University (IU) in Bloomington, Indiana invites applications for two open rank tenure track / tenured professor positions to begin August 1, 2024 in the Department of Information and Library Science (ILS). Faculty research areas in ILS include social informatics, digital humanities, documentation, digital libraries, data curation, information retrieval, music informatics, text mining, computer-mediated communication, and more. We are particularly interested in hiring in the following two areas:
Social informatics - including social impacts of computing, social analysis of computing, studies of computer-mediated communication, information policy, computers and society, organizational informatics, and social media analysis.
Knowledge infrastructure - including information architecture, open access, open science, information retrieval, and media preservation and archives.
U.S. News & World Report ranked the Bloomington Information and Library Science program ninth nationally in its most recent rankings. The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering is the first of its kind and among the largest in the country, with over 140 faculty and 2800 students. We seek candidates prepared to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education, especially those with experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations. Duties will include research, teaching, and service.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Information Science, or a related field expected before August 2024. For junior-level appointments, applicants should demonstrate potential for excellence in research and teaching. For senior-level appointments, applicants should have an established record of excellence in research and teaching.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Indiana University provides a comprehensive benefits program for full-time appointed employees. Coverage for core benefit plans, such as basic life insurance and a base retirement plan, are entirely paid by the University. For detailed benefit options please visit:
https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/neweeo/prof-index.html
Located in the wooded rolling hills of southern Indiana, Bloomington is a culturally thriving college town with a moderate cost of living and the amenities for an active lifestyle. IU is renowned for its top-ranked music school, innovative library system and special collections, high performance computing and networking facilities, the Kinsey Institute, and performing and fine arts.
Applications received by December 1, 2023 will be assured full consideration; however, the search will remain open until suitable candidates are found. Candidates should review the application requirements; learn about IU, the Luddy School, and benefits, and apply online at:
https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/20249
Questions may be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee, Susan Herring ([email protected]).
Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate's eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
Links to additional information which may be of interest:
https://luddy.indiana.edu/
https://luddy.indiana.edu/about/faculty-openings.html
https://www.indiana.edu/
https://vpfaa.indiana.edu/index.html
https://www.indiana.edu/hoosier-life/index.html
https://www.visitbloomington.com/
Basic Qualifications
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Information Science, or a related field expected before August 2024. For junior-level appointments, applicants should demonstrate potential for excellence in research and teaching. For senior-level appointments, applicants should have an established record of excellence in research and teaching.
Department Contact for Questions
Informal and confidential inquiries may be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee, Susan Herring ([email protected]).
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
Applications received by December 1, 2023 will be assured full consideration; However, the search will remain open until suitable candidates are found.
To apply, please click the ? for this job? link at the top of this page and upload in PDF format:
1. a letter of application - please note in your letter if your primary area of interest is Social Informatics or Knowledge Infrastructure
2. a current CV
3. a research agenda/statement
4. a teaching statement (please include types of classes you can teach)
5. a diversity and inclusion statement about your experience with and commitment to inclusion and teaching or working with diverse student populations.
You will also need to fill out in the application the names and contact information for three references we may solicit for letters of recommendation.
For Best Consideration Date 12/01/2023
Expected Start Date 08/01/2024
Posting/OAA # IU-100548-2023
Expected salary:
Location: Bloomington, IN