Assistant Professor School of Information

Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor

School/Department Name: School of Information

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications experience and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $100000- $110000.

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSUs excellent benefits package.

Target Start Date: August 17 2026

Application Deadline: January 31 2025 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

Position Description

The School of Information at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for a tenure-track Assistant Professor - Information Science beginning in August 2026. The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach and contribute to the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) addition we will strongly prefer faculty whose expertise aligns with and supports multiple programs such as the BS in Information Science and Data Analytics (BSISDA) or the MS in Informatics (MSI) MARA and/or MSIDT. We are especially interested in faculty with interdisciplinary teaching and research strengths that bridge traditional LIS domains with emerging areas in data science information technology and human-centered computing.

San José State Universitys School of Information (SJSU - School of Information - Information Science School) prepares individuals for careers as information professionals offering a variety of bachelors and masters degrees programs doctoral partnership programs certification and credentials programs. Graduates work in diverse areas of the information profession such as user experience design digital asset management information architecture electronic records management information governance digital preservation and librarianship. Our school has awarded graduate degrees to information professionals for more than 55 years. Based in Silicon Valley our vibrant community continues to inspire innovation in the library and information science field worldwide.

The School of Information housed within the College of Information Data and Society at San José State University values inclusive excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research teaching and service. We enroll nearly 40000 students many of whom are historically underserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant addition we are both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SJSU aspires to create holistic learning environments that facilitate both individual and collective transformation. We seek teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive empowering spaces for mutual learning skill-building and knowledge exchange for all students. Our commitment to lifelong learning supports meaningful connections among faculty staff students alumni and the broader communities we serve.

We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Institutional Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU communityparticularly in relation to student success and inclusive education. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Institutional Excellence Statement Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in the field: Ph.D. Ed.D. or equivalent in Library and Information Science or related field.
• An earned doctorate by the start of appointment.
• A record of scholarly and professional achievement.
• Evidence of potential for teaching effectiveness.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study training teaching and other comparable experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

• Online teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to teach and conduct research in at least one of the following areas:
  • Information Policy Civic Technology Sociocultural Perspectives and Public Interest Informatics
  • Metadata Ontologies and Semantic Approaches to Artificial Intelligence
  • Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence Knowledge Organization and Emerging Technologies (e.g. Agentic AI XR immersive storytelling etc.)
  • Community Archives Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Equity
  • Youth Services Multilingual Outreach and Inclusive Design
  • School Library and Learning Technologies
• Collegial faculty with a track record of research or curricular collaboration.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and conduct research in the areas listed above.
• Participate in state national and international professional organizations.
• Build a collegial relationship with fellow faculty members in the iSchool and across campus.
• The candidate will participate in shared governance usually in department college and university committees and other service assignments.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity in age abilities cultural background ethnicity religion economic background primary language sexual orientation gender identity and academic preparation through inclusive course materials teaching strategies and advisement.
  
  

Other Duties

Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g. Data Security FERPA Preventing Discrimination and Harassment Title IX Health and Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents departments may specify length of items below (e.g. 2 pages):

• letter of interest
• curriculum vitae
• Inclusive excellence statement (dedicated statement or addressed in letter of interest)
• statement of teaching interests/philosophy
• research plans
• three references with contact information

Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Darra Hofman

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

San José State University: Silicon Valleys Public University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley one of the most innovative regions in the world San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution San José State is an essential partner in the technological economic cultural and social development of Silicon Valley the Bay Area and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research world-class scholarship student-centered learning diverse communities and commitment to social justice allow SJSU to provide life-changing opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age Ancestry Caste Color Disability Ethnicity Gender Gender Expression Gender Identity Genetic Information Marital Status Medical Condition Military Status Nationality Race Religion Religious Creed Sex Sexual Orientation Sex Stereotype and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San José State University students faculty and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Campus Security and Fire Safety Notification

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