Assistant Professor - School of Information

Job no: 554006 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: San José Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Rank and

Title:

Assistant Professor

School/Department Name: School of Information

Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $100,000- $110,000.

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.

Target

Start Date:

August 17, 2026

Final date to receive applications: January 31, 2025 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

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.

• 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…