Arizona's iSchool is hiring an Assistant Professor (non-tenure eligible) with January 2018 start date! Job DescriptionThe School of Information invites applications for a one-year contracted position of Career Track (Non-tenure Eligible) Assistant Professor beginning spring 2018, teaching a 4-4 load. This position will require both online and face-to-face teaching, that includes repeated courses and and other strategies meant to manage faculty workload. This position provides health insurance, tuition reduction and other benefits. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Appointment of this NTE Assistant Professor position will be recommended largely on evidence of teaching skills and training, depth of knowledge in a particular specialty, and capacity to undertake high quality teaching and service. This NTE Assistant Professor appointment qualifies for renewal and promotion through a university managed system of promotion for continuing faculty. Renewal of this one-year contract is possible and planned, though not guaranteed to occur, dependent on curricular need, faculty consideration, and enrollment figures. The School of Information is an academic unit in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona, Arizona’s only public land grant university. The School’s mission: “As Arizona’s iSchool, we collaborate across disciplines, drive critical research and development, and educate the information intellectuals and professionals of tomorrow to further positive social change that is rooted in the places where we live and that impacts the world.” Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been listed by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers in the United States and WorldatWork and the Arizona Department of Health Services have recognized us for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona, please click here. Duties & Responsibilities Teaching (80%): The incumbent will be asked to teach undergraduate courses primarily, though may be assigned graduate courses as needed. Courses taught may include those focused on research methods, social media use, and online collaborative work. (4 courses per semester). Service (20%): This position involves School of Information marketing and recruiting as a primary service responsibility (in lieu of other departmental committees). This will involve meeting with Directors and marking/recruiting staff about events, materials, and new ideas. Though not required to attend all recruiting events, there will be some expectation for representing School of Information faculty at a few yearly events like the spring Tucson Festival of Books or the campus ‘meet your major’ fairs. Other expected service-related roles will include the creation of innovative teaching materials, attending faculty meetings, etc. Additional duties may be assigned. Minimum Qualifications PhD or EdD in Information Science, Communication, Education, or related fields of study. Preferred Qualifications Evidence of experience teaching courses in research methods, social media, mediated communication in organizational contexts, or Internet studies. Experience or familiarity with faculty service and/or departmental administration. Commitment to preparing undergraduate students for good citizenship, work, and life in a diverse, multicultural, and interconnected society. At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage diverse candidates to apply, including people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. Quick Link: Assistant Professor CT | | | | | | | | | | | Assistant Professor CT The School of Information invites applications for a one-year contracted position of Career Track (Non-tenure El... | | | | Catherine F. Brooks, PhD, Associate Professor of Communication and InformationDirector, Center for Digital Society and Data Studies (CDSDS)https://cdsds.arizona.edu/Associate Director, Arizona's iSchool, School of Information at UAhttps://ischool.arizona.edu/ Faculty, Social, Cultural, and Critical Theory, and SLAT Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs