Information Science Tenured Faculty Position

Information Science Tenured Faculty Position

The College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) at the Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an open-rank tenured faculty position focused on social and organizational informatics and located in State College, Pennsylvania. The appointment is at the associate or full professor rank and begins in July of 2025 at the University Park campus.

We seek scholars who study the complex interactions between the human, social, cultural, political, organizational, economic, and/or technical factors fundamental to the use of information technologies. We invite humanistic and/or empirical approaches using qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods that generate impact for theory and practice.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in residential, online, and/or hybrid modes; conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research; supervise and mentor graduate students; actively pursue external funding to support research activities; engage in service activities at the college and university levels; and collaborate with faculty across the university and industry partners.

Candidates will possess a PhD in a discipline related to information sciences and technology such as informatics, social sciences, philosophy, business, or a related field before their appointment start date at Penn State. Applicants seeking the rank of Associate Professor should have a strong record of scholarly achievement, external funding, and demonstrated success in teaching and service. Candidates for full Professor should have the same qualifications as the Associate Professor, as well as a record that distinguishes them, nationally or internationally, as leaders in IST broadly defined.

The College of Information Sciences and Technology is strongly committed to a diverse community and to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students of all races, genders, and backgrounds. The college is committed to making good faith efforts to recruit, hire, retain, and promote qualified individuals from underrepresented minority groups including women, persons of color, diverse gender identities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Applicants will attach documentation during their application process and should include a cover letter with information about their interests and qualifications for the position. They will also include descriptions of their i) research accomplishments and plans, ii) approach to teaching, and iii) commitment to inclusion and belonging. Provide the iv) applicant's curriculum vitae and v) contact information for at least three professional references. Candidates may combine their descriptions into one cover letter and combine all file(s) into one document prior to uploading, or they may upload separate files.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to facultyrecruiting@ist.psu.edu.

Applications received before December 31, 2024, will receive full consideration and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The review of applications will continue until the position is filled.


Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Information-Science-Tenured-Faculty-Position_REQ_0000061267

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