Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor in Information, Culture & Society- School of Information Sciences

Overview

The School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks to hire outstanding faculty members to join our dynamic and collegial iSchool. We invite applications for at least one faculty position in information, culture, and society at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.

The iSchool welcomes scholars who share our interest in how information and its practices have shaped, and continue to shape, society through time – from ancient techniques of visualization to early modern technologies of difference-making to the recent datafication of human life. We seek candidates who explore the cultural and political practices of information from a humanistic perspective.

• Areas of investigation could include but are not limited to: observing, describing, and representing; the visual organization of information; and strategies of abstracting, encoding, measuring, naming, classifying, and disseminating, as well as their consequences.
• Experimental and interdisciplinary approaches are welcomed.
• Candidates with backgrounds in history, the history of science & technology, philosophy, art history, and visual/material culture are especially encouraged to apply.
• Time period and area of specialization are open. Stronger candidates will address contemporary issues and the evolving relationship of information, culture, and society.

• A typical teaching load is three courses per year (2:1) across undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Successful candidates must exhibit potential to conduct world-class research, teach undergraduate, professional, and doctoral students, and contribute to service and community engagement.
• The iSchool employs methods from across the disciplines to address society’s urgent challenges related to information, its practices, and technologies. Faculty backgrounds include information science, philosophy, history, psychology, political science, cognitive science, engineering, computer science, library science, literature, medieval studies, and sociology.

The iSchool has four active research centers and many labs for collaborative research. More information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). It is home to the top-ranked professional master’s program in library and information science, online options, joint degrees, and professional master’s programs in information management and bioinformatics. The doctoral program, established in 1948, is the oldest of its kind. More information: .

• Full-time, tenure-track faculty positions on a 9-month service basis paid over 12 months. Anticipated start date: 16 August 2026.
• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent by the time of appointment.
• Salary ranges (dependent on rank):
  Assistant $105,000-$130,000;
  Associate $115,000-$145,000;
  Professor $140,000-$200,000. Salary negotiable based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

• To apply, submit a cover letter (about two pages), a CV, statements of research and teaching (about two pages each), and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be solicited for candidates invited to campus for an interview.
• Applications received by December 15, 2025 will receive full consideration. Interviews may occur on a rolling basis. Review will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Applications must be submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board: .
• For further information, contact the chair of the committee, Bonnie Mak (bmak) with "search" in the subject line. Questions about the application process should be directed to the iSchool’s Office of Human Resources (ischool-hr or ).

The University of Illinois must comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations. The University reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status, and complies with all applicable employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008).

Accommodations may also be requested for pregnancy, childbirth, religion, or related conditions. Further information on required notices and background checks is available via the university site in the original posting.

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