NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Assistant Professor - MA Library & Info Science
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yrSan José State University's School of Information is seeking two tenure-track Assistant Professors with specializations in AI and AI Education, and AI, Privacy, and Emerging Topics in Information Science. The role involves teaching, conducting research, and contributing to various programs while fostering inclusive learning environments.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Teach and conduct research in the areas listed above
Participate in state, national, and international professional organizations
Build a collegial relationship with fellow faculty members in the iSchool and across campus
The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments
Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS)
The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population with great diversity in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation, through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement
Qualification
Required
Terminal degree in the field: Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent in AI or related field
An earned doctorate by the start of the appointment
A record of scholarly and professional achievement
Evidence of potential for teaching effectiveness
Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience
Preferred
In-person, hybrid, and online teaching experience is strongly preferred
Ability to teach and conduct research in one or more areas of Artificial Intelligence, including but not limited to the following: Foundational and Applied AI for the Information Professions (search and recommendation; conversational systems; knowledge organization), Human-Centered, Participatory, and Ethical AI (co-design with communities; evaluation in real-world settings; algorithmic accountability, bias/fairness, data justice; Indigenous data sovereignty; global and cross-cultural perspectives), AI Literacy, Pedagogy, and Instructional Design (AI-supported teaching and learning; assessment with/for AI; academic integrity and faculty development), Privacy, Law, and Governance of Data and AI (GDPR/EU AI Act/CCPA/FERPA/HIPAA contexts; platform governance and surveillance studies; privacy-by-design, de-identification, and risk/impact assessments), Semantic and Knowledge-Based Approaches to AI and Trust (ontologies, taxonomies, knowledge graphs, metadata standards, provenance, and transparency), Emerging Technologies in Information (agentic AI and automation of knowledge work; extended reality/XR and immersive storytelling)
Track record of research or curricular collaboration
Benefits
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.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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