Instructor - Information Science

Job Summary

The Department of Information Science in the College of Media, Communication and Information seeks an outstanding candidate for a non-tenure track, open-rank instructor position starting in Spring 2025 or Fall 2025.

Applicants with a background in quantitative and computational methods in information science and related areas are encouraged to apply.

With a faculty with strengths in both computer science and the social sciences, the Department takes a progressive approach to the discipline of Information Science, focusing on human data interaction in all its diverse forms and contexts.

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Who We Are

The Department of Information Science has a faculty with a diversity of backgrounds and interests that constitutes a shared dedication to progressive visions of Information Science.

We offer degrees at the undergraduate, masters and PhD levels, and a new campus-wide minor in Data Science. For more information about our programs, see .

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The primary responsibility for this position will be to teach 6 courses per year in computing and quantitative methods, particularly in support of our existing BS curriculum in Information Science and a new, cross-disciplinary Data Science minor.

Opportunities may be available for a candidate with skills and qualifications in other areas of information science to propose and teach additional courses, including at the graduate level.

What You Should Know

The candidate filling the position will be rostered with the department faculty and is expected to participate in the governance of the department especially in relation to curricular matters.

What We Can Offer

$85,000 - 90,000 academic year salary plus benefits.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass.

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What We Require

Candidates must have earned a graduate degree in a field relevant to the study of information science and have at least one year experience in classroom teaching of undergraduate students in computing- and / or information science-related topics, especially to novices.

What You Will Need

Candidates must show evidence of commitment to high-quality teaching and to creating an educational environment that is welcoming to a diverse body of students.

What We Would Like You to Have

• PhD or other terminal degree in a relevant field, including Information Science, Computer Science, and others.
• Several years experience in classroom teaching of undergraduate students in computing- and / or information science-related topics.
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