Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction or Practice, 2023

Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction or Practice, 2023

College/School/Unit: School of Information
Department:
Posted: Oct 18, 2022
Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The School of Information (iSchool) at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for full-time non-tenure track positions (Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction and Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice). We seek candidates qualified to teach a range of courses in the iSchool's new undergraduate degree programs, the B.S.I. and B.A. in Informatics as well as the Master of Science in Information Studies (MSIS) program. Thus, the ideal candidates will have broad professional experience in one or more core areas of information studies and informatics.

We invite candidates who could teach in one or more of the following areas:

• Programming (Python)
• Statistics
• Human-Centered Data Science (e.g., database design, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, text mining, data engineering, data analytics, network analysis, data visualization, deep learning, machine learning with graphs, big data analysis, information retrieval, robotics, explainable artificial intelligence)
• User-Experience Design (e.g., human-computer interaction, user-experience research, user interface design, interaction design, accessibility, information visualization, information architecture, experimental design and analysis, user-centered agile development, rapid prototyping of interactive systems, product management, human-robot interaction, value-sensitive design)
• Cultural Heritage Informatics (e.g., archives, digital archiving, preservation, digital curation, digital humanities, digital museums, museum studies, metadata)
• Libraries and Librarianship (e.g., information literacy, library instruction, assessment and user research in libraries, management and leadership in information organizations, digital libraries, information organization and access, design and management of information services, collection development and management, school libraries, academic libraries, public libraries, youth services)
• Health Informatics (e.g., consumer health informatics, AI in health, health information for underserved populations, eHealth, mobile health, electronic health records, patient portals, self-tracking)
• Social Justice Informatics (e.g., information and civil rights, information and human rights, serving and working with communities, environmental justice, race and information technology, gender and information technology, information and communication technologies and development, technology for social good)
• Social Informatics (e.g., information technology and society, public interest technology, information technology and organizations, future of work, computer-supported cooperative work, cybersecurity, information security and privacy)

Qualifications

Candidates for the Instruction or Practice tracks should hold a graduate degree in a relevant field, broadly defined. Applicants for the Practice track should have at least two years of professional experience in a field relevant to the subject(s) in which they teach. Applicants for the Instruction track should either hold a doctoral degree or have a record of successful teaching experience in higher education.

Candidates who currently or will potentially make outstanding contributions to the diversification of their scholarly fields and/or institutions of higher education are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Required materials include:

1. Current CV
2. Cover letter (1 page suggested)
3. Teaching statement (2-3 pages suggested)
4. Diversity statement (A statement about your previous and planned contributions to diversity and inclusion (1-2 pages suggested). The purpose of the diversity statement is to identify candidates who have professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance campus diversity and equity efforts
5. A sample course syllabus
6. Names and contact details of 3 references who have agreed to provide a reference letter (we will solicit reference letters, if needed, later in the process).

Questions about the positions may be sent to Dr. Soo Young Rieh, Associate Dean for Education, at rieh@ischool.utexas.edu.

About the UT Austin iSchool

The UT Austin iSchool is a premier research and education program for the 21st century field of information, where we are changing the future by engaging the present and preserving the past. Research and teaching at the iSchool changes the ways that we interact with information and technology, changes how information can make the world a better and fairer place for everyone, and changes the ways we protect and preserve our collective memory. For more information about the iSchool, see https://www.ischool.utexas.edu/about-the-ischool.

The UT Austin iSchool is a founding member of the international iSchools organization (https://ischools.org/), and has a long history of interdisciplinary scholarship and research focused on the human, social, cultural, and technical aspects of information. Our program is consistently ranked among the top programs in information internationally. We are a stand-alone school with strong connections across the university and with other institutions nationally and internationally; we are particularly interested in applicants who will further strengthen and extend our collaborative network. We offer an ALA-accredited Master of Science in Information Studies as well as degrees at the undergraduate and PhD levels. Our Master of Science degree in Information Security and Privacy is offered jointly with the UT Center for Identity. For more details on our current degree offerings, see https://www.ischool.utexas.edu/programs.

UT Austin has an internationally distinguished faculty making it one of the world's leading research universities. UT Austin embraces interdisciplinary research, is the home to more the 200 dedicated research units and centers. For more information on UT Austin, see https://www.ischool.utexas.edu/about/about_ut_austin.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The University of Texas at Austin, through its action plan: “You Belong Here”, aspires to “Empower our students, staff and faculty to individually thrive and to collectively build an inclusive, equitable campus community that embraces diversity of backgrounds and ideas”. The University of Texas obtained the Seal of Excelencia for Commitment to Latino Student Success in 2020, and has earned a 7-time Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. The iSchool positions Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice as core values.

About Austin

Austin is a city bursting with entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for discovery. Austin has a vibrant, internationally renowned music, film, and art scene, along with a thriving economy that leads the way in the technology, engineering, and health care sectors. It is a city with natural beauty in abundance, with a glittering river that runs through the center of the city, year-round sunshine, and a location in the picturesque Hill Country of central Texas. Austin is a creative center that attracts the best and the brightest from around the world. Often referred to as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin hosts major annual events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival and South by Southwest (SXSW), which includes Education, Film, Music, and Interactive Festivals. Austin serves as the home for corporate headquarters and research and development centers for many Fortune 500 companies and new startups providing opportunities for collaboration and student placements for internships and careers. It is the capital city of Texas, and home to many cultural heritage institutions and opportunities in the public sector. Austin is a regular among top places to live and work lists, and has many highly rated public schools. More information on Austin can be found at https://www.ischool.utexas.edu/about/about_austin.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/105113



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