Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Department of Information Science

Position Title Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Department of Information Science Department Information Science Posting Number F260055 Posting Link https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Employer State Faculty Appointment Term Term Position Type UUP Faculty Our University Community

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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.

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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 Driving Requirements This position does not drive a university owned vehicle Salary Range Competitive Additional Salary Information Job Type Full-Time Campus South Campus Posting Alerts 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

Additional Information Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Dr. Amy Van Scoy Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Professor and Search Committee Chair Contact's Email vanscoy Contact's Phone

Posting Dates

Posted 07/01/2026 Deadline for Applicants Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant