Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction or Practice, 2026

College/School/Unit: School of Information

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Deadline: Reviews will begin on March 23, 2026 and continue until the positions are filled.

The School of Information (iSchool) at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for full-time professional 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.

Qualified candidates will also be considered for joint appointments in the University of Texas Libraries and other appropriate units. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with professional experience in Libraries and Librarianship, Archives, or Health Informatics.

Qualifications

Candidates for the Instruction or Practice tracks should hold a graduate degree in a relevant field. Applicants for the Practice track should have at least three years of professional experience. Applicants for the Instruction track should hold a doctoral degree and/or have a record of successful teaching experience in higher education.

Compensation

Salaries for candidates hired at the Assistant rank will be determined based on experience, starting at a minimum of $90,000+ for a nine-month contract, while those at the Associate rank will begin at a minimum of $100,000+ for a nine-month renewable contract.

Application Instructions

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Required application materials should include: Current CV, Cover letter, Teaching statement, Sample course syllabus, Names and contact details of 3 references.

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