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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Department of Information Science
Department
Information Science
Posting Number
F260055
Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62915
Employer
State
Faculty Appointment Term
Term
Position Type
UUP Faculty
Bargaining Unit
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year
2025-2026
Position Summary
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.
Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

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

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Executive Position
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 VanScoy
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Professor and Search Committee Chair
Contact's Email
vanscoy@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-645-1487
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