Assistant Professor - School of Information

CSU Careers • San José, CA

1d • $100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The School of Information at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for a tenure-track Assistant Professor - Information Science beginning in August 2026. The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach and contribute to the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program. In addition, we will strongly prefer faculty whose expertise aligns with and supports multiple programs such as the BS in Information Science and Data Analytics (BSISDA) or the MS in Informatics (MSI), MARA, and/or MSIDT. We are especially interested in faculty with interdisciplinary teaching and research strengths that bridge traditional LIS domains with emerging areas in data science, information technology, and human-centered computing. San José State University’s School of Information (SJSU - School of Information - Information Science School) prepares individuals for careers as information professionals, offering a variety of bachelor's and master's degrees programs, doctoral partnership programs, certification and credentials programs. Graduates work in diverse areas of the information profession, such as user experience design, digital asset management, information architecture, electronic records management, information governance, digital preservation, and librarianship. Our school has awarded graduate degrees to information professionals for more than 55 years. Based in Silicon Valley, our vibrant community continues to inspire innovation in the library and information science field worldwide. The School of Information, housed within the College of Information, Data and Society at San José State University, values inclusive excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. We enroll nearly 40,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant recipients. In addition, we are both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SJSU aspires to create holistic learning environments that facilitate both individual and collective transformation. We seek teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive, empowering spaces for mutual learning, skill-building, and knowledge exchange for all students. Our commitment to lifelong learning supports meaningful connections among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader communities we serve. We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Institutional Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community—particularly in relation to student success and inclusive education. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Institutional Excellence Statement Guidelines.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in the field: Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent in Library and Information Science or related field.
• An earned doctorate by the start of appointment.
• A record of scholarly and professional achievement.
• Evidence of potential for teaching effectiveness.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Nice To Haves

• Online teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to teach and conduct research in at least one of the following areas: Information Policy, Civic Technology, Sociocultural Perspectives, and Public Interest Informatics Metadata, Ontologies, and Semantic Approaches to Artificial Intelligence Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Organization, and Emerging Technologies (e.g., Agentic AI, XR, immersive storytelling, etc.) Community Archives, Cultural Heritage, and Knowledge Equity Youth Services, Multilingual Outreach, and Inclusive Design School Library and Learning Technologies
• Collegial faculty with a track record of research or curricular collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach and conduct research in the areas listed above.
• Participate in state, national, and international professional organizations.
• Build a collegial relationship with fellow faculty members in the iSchool and across campus.
• The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Benefits

• Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector.
• See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees