Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Department of Information
Science
Position Information
Position Title: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Department
of Information Science
Department: Information Science
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62915
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The
Department of
Information Science in the
Graduate School of
Education,
University at Buffalo, the State
University of New York (SUNY) invites applications for
a
tenure-track Assistant Professor position to
start in August 2027.
We are a collaborative and collegial department that values
research excellence, innovative teaching, inclusivity, and
belonging. We currently offer an ALA-accredited MS in Information
and Library Science, an MS in School Librarianship, an Advanced
Studies Certificate, and a PhD in Information Science. We have
collaborative agreements with the School of Law and the Department
of Music for joint master’s degrees and with the Department of
English and the Department of History for combined BA/MS-SL
degrees, as well as an anticipated undergraduate major in
information science.
We welcome candidates from any area of expertise, with particular
interest in those working in socio-technical policy and ethics,
HCI/human-AI interaction, information practices, cultural heritage
informatics, or theory development in information science.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining an active and productive research agenda
commensurate with a Research 1 tenure-track faculty
appointment
Seeking external grant funding
Teaching a total of four courses each year
Advising Information Science doctoral, master’s, and
undergraduate students
Participating in professional activities and serving on
department, school, and university committees
Appointments are for a ten-month academic year
beginning the Fall of 2027.
The Search Committee will accept applications until the
position is filled. For best consideration, please submit your
materials by September 15th, 2026
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee
that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining
work authorization.
The University at Buffalo is the most comprehensive university and
one of two officially designated flagship institutions in the SUNY
system. UB is a member of the Association of American Universities
(AAU). Recently, US News and World Report ranked UB among the top
50 of the best public national universities. UB has also been named
one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher
Education. The Department of Information Science is ranked 24th in
the
2026 US News & World Report Rankings for Library
and Information Studies programs. Being a part of the
University at Buffalo
community.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply
including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Learn more:
The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is
filled. For best consideration, please submit your materials by
September 15th, 2026
Minimum Qualifications
A doctorate degree at the time of appointment in Information
Science, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Research agenda with potential for acquiring external
funding
- Published research or scholarship
- Online teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate
level or interest
- Experience or interest in multidisciplinary collaboration
- Experience working effectively with minoritized students
Physical Demands
Salary Range
Competitive
Job Type
Full-Time
Special Instructions Summary
- A cover letter that includes (s) a description of your relevant
qualifications for the position and (b) a statement describing your
research/scholarship and teaching experiences
- A Curriculum Vitae
- A sample publication or other demonstrations of research
productivity
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Dr. Amy VanScoy
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Professor and Search Committee Chair
Contact's Email: vanscoy@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-1487
Posting Dates
Posted: 07/01/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled:
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