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.
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.
University at Buffalo, The State University of New YorkApplication Deadline:Sep 15, 2026We 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 appointmentSeeking external grant fundingTeaching a total of four courses each yearAdvising Information Science doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate studentsParticipating in professional activities and serving on department, school, and university committeesMinimum QualificationsA doctorate degree at the time of appointment in Information Science, or a related field. Preferred QualificationsResearch agenda with potential for acquiring external fundingPublished research or scholarshipOnline teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level or interestExperience or interest in multidisciplinary collaborationExperience working effectively with minoritized students