Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (School of Information) at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (School of Information)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 61019
Department

The School of Information | College of Communication & Information

Responsibilities

The School of Information (iSchool) at Florida State University seeks to fill one (1) nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.

We are seeking a faculty colleague to teach and conduct research in one or more innovative subject areas within librarianship, such as AI literacy, computational thinking, information programs and services, information organization, government information, information policy, youth services, digital humanities, museum informatics, and/or community engagement and outreach. Successful candidates will have strong technical and/or analytical skills. Candidates must be able to articulate a research agenda that aligns with the broader research interests of the iSchool and demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a highly interdisciplinary environment, actively seeking external funding.

Successful applicants will be expected to teach at all levels, including courses in the school’s bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. Experience teaching online, as well as face-to-face, is preferred. Faculty typically teach two courses per semester each academic year. All faculty members are expected to advise students, serve on School, College, and University committees, and be active in professional and academic organizations.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in information science, information technology, or a cognate field.

Other Information

The School of Information (iSchool) is one of three academic units within the College of Communication and Information at Florida State University. The FSU iSchool offers a Bachelor’s degree program with majors in Information Technology (IT) and Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT); Master’s degree programs in Information Technology and Information; a post-Master’s Specialist degree in Information; and a Ph.D. program in Information. The iSchool faculty also operates the eHealth Lab and iSensor Lab, and is a founding partner in FSU’s Innovation Hub, an innovation center and fab lab/maker-space for teaching and research that utilizes technologies including virtual/augmented reality, 3D printing, and 3D visualization. The School of Information, which was launched in 1926, was formally founded in 1947 and is nationally ranked among the top information science graduate schools in the country. The iSchool's Information Technology Masters' program is nationally ranked at #8 among IT programs, #5 among IT programs for veterans, and the ALA-accredited Master's in Information is ranked among U.S. News & World Report's “Best Graduate Programs in Library and Information Science” as 12th overall. The iSchool's faculty have been awarded over $50 million in federal, state, local, and foundation research grants, and maintain strong connections to the community through various information, literacy, and service initiatives. Funding has been received from NIH, IMLS, NSF, and the DOD as well as The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The McKnight Foundation, and others. The iSchool's faculty have strong collaborations with researchers in the College of Medicine, College of Social Work, College of Nursing, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, and College of Arts and Sciences.

The iSchool is a member of the College of Communication and Information, has a student population of approximately 390 undergraduates and 566 graduate students. The iSchool boasts 18 tenured/tenure-track and 10 full-time non-tenure-track faculty members. The College is a leader on campus and is nationally recognized for its distance and online education programs.

Contact Info

Inquiries should be directed to:

LaToya Brown

850-644-8807

[email protected]

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Applications must include a cover letter, CV, research statement, and teaching statement.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Review of applications will begin on September 10, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.