Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Library &

Open Rank Tenure‑Track Faculty Position in Library & Information Science – Focus on Artificial Intelligence Location: University of South Carolina, College of Information and Communications, Columbia, SC. Position: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week. Posting Number: FAC00192PO25. Job Summary The library and information science profession is rapidly changing, and future information professionals will need expertise in data science, machine learning, and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. The School of Information Science (iSchool) is expanding its faculty to address the growing need for information professionals trained to understand and apply AI technologies in libraries, museums, government organizations, and private corporations. We invite applications for a full‑time tenure‑track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor focused on AI in libraries and information organizations, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2026. Key Areas of Research Focus Design: Conceptualizing, creating, and evaluating AI‑based designs, such as innovative tools or curricula used in libraries, government, and other information organizations. Practice: Analyzing the potential and complexities of AI as it relates to libraries, librarianship, and teaching and learning. Ethical and Societal Implications: Interrogating the ethical, historical, and cultural impacts of AI, including considerations of privacy and bias. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to: Establish and continue a strong, ongoing research agenda. Teach in both face‑to‑face and online environments, primarily at the graduate level, with opportunities to teach in the undergraduate program. Develop courses focused on AI, especially AI and libraries. Mentor graduate students. Required Education and Experience Ph.D. in library and information studies or a related field, to be completed by the start of employment (or ABD with Ph.D. at appointment). For Associate Professor rank, at least 5 years of post‑doctoral experience; for Full Professor rank, at least 9 years. Evidence of a focused and established scholarly agenda in AI research (design, practice, ethical/societal implications). Record of research on AI that explores the above dimensions. Evidence of potential to develop extramural funding. Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary research. Preferred Qualifications Ability to teach online graduate courses. Ability to advise graduate students at master’s and doctoral levels. Desired Start Date August 16, 2026 Application Instructions Letter of application that includes a research statement demonstrating AI as a core area of emphasis. Curriculum vitae. Two sample publications or pieces of scholarly work. List of three references (name, phone number, email). For finalists: three letters of recommendation on letterhead, emailed directly to Rachel Rolli at rachelrolli@sc.edu. Applications are due by October 27, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries Contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Susan Rathbun‑Grubb at SRATHBUN@mailbox.sc.edu. EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr