Assistant Professor - School of Information

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The University of South Florida’s School of Information seeks a full-time, tenure-earning Assistant Professor for a 9-month appointment beginning August 7, 2027. Salary is negotiable. The successful candidate will have expertise in the critical evaluation and benchmarking of AI systems in applied use within information systems and human behavior. Candidates from any area of expertise are welcome, with particular interest in critical evaluation, benchmarking, and applied AI; algorithmic and socio-technical literacy; information and AI practices; socio-technical policy and ethics; AI in cultural heritage informatics; and AI theory development in information and educational sciences. The role involves developing a research program addressing AI and related topics, with particular preference for research on the critical evaluation and benchmarking of AI systems as applied to human behavior and information systems. The School especially welcomes scholars examining the socio-technical dimensions of AI and emerging computing systems and their effects on human capabilities, practices, organizations, and society. Candidates who develop innovative forms of human–computer interaction and rigorously investigate societal and theoretical impacts of these technologies are also welcome. Applicants should submit one combined PDF containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement and up to three selected publications, teaching statement, service statement, and names and contact information for three references. The position is open until filled; initial application review begins December 7, 2026. Appointment is subject to final budget approval. Applications and related meetings are open to the public under Florida law. The position may require a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Information Science or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution; applicants who are ABD may apply, but must have the degree conferred by the appointment start date.
Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Nice To Haves

Research emphasizing critical evaluation and benchmarking of AI systems as applied to human behavior and information systems.
Scholarship examining the socio-technical dimensions of AI and emerging computing systems, including effects on human capabilities, practices, organizations, and society.
Ability to develop innovative forms of human–computer interaction and rigorously investigate their societal and theoretical impacts.
A clearly articulated research agenda with potential for acquiring external funding.
Published research or scholarship.
University-level teaching experience, including experience with or interest in online teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on AI systems, particularly their critical evaluation and benchmarking in applied contexts involving information systems and human behavior.
Develop a research agenda examining socio-technical dimensions of AI and emerging computing systems and their impacts on people, practices, organizations, and society.
Develop innovative forms of human–computer interaction and investigate the societal and theoretical impacts of these technologies, where relevant.
Teach at the university level, including undergraduate or graduate courses; online teaching experience or interest is preferred.
Participate in university service.