Assistant Professor - School of Information - Youth Information Ecosystems, Critical Technology Studies, and AI

ion Ecosystems, Critical Technology Studies, and AI Careers Listings Applicant Login Set up Job Alerts Filter Your Search Work type Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1 Locations Northern California San José 1 Categories Appointment Type Tenured/Tenure-Track 1 Bargaining Unit Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association 1 Job Search Category/Discipline Information Systems & Technology 1 Time Basis Full Time 1 Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac) On-site (work in-person at business location) 1 NOTE: The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13116180/latest/ and questions may be sent to [email protected] . Assistant Professor - School of Information - Youth Information Ecosystems, Critical Technology Studies, and AI Job no: 562676 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 - Youth Information Ecosystems, Critical Technology Studies, and AI Literacy School/Department Name: School of Information Compensation: 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, 2027 Application Deadline: November 19th, 2026 (Applications accepted until filled or closed) Position Description The School of Information at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for Assistant Professor of Youth Information Ecosystems, Critical Technology Studies, and AI Literacy beginning in August 2027. We seek a scholar and educator whose work examines how children, adolescents, and emerging adults engage with information, digital technologies, social media, artificial intelligence, and networked environments, particularly in relation to issues of equity, access, identity, learning, participation, and well-being.

The successful candidate will contribute to the School's mission of preparing information professionals to serve diverse communities in an increasingly complex information landscape. In addition to advancing scholarship and teaching related to youth, information, media, and technology, the successful candidate will provide curricular leadership and strategic vision for the Teacher Librarian Program, strengthening its relevance in a rapidly changing educational and technological environment while expanding its national and international reach. The School of Information (iSchool - SJSU - School of Information - Information Science School ) prepares professionals who organize, preserve, analyze, protect, teach, and improve access to information across communities and institutions. Our new faculty member will join a scholarly community with: thousands of students and a broad global alumni community one of the largest and most diverse schools in the information field fully online graduate programs that support working professionals an ALA-accredited MLIS program an emphasis on access, equity, community service, digital literacy, and ethical technology working on problems connected to information access, AI literacy, digital preservation, cybersecurity, and social justice.

The School of Information and San José State University value institutional excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. We enroll more than 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. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Institutional Excellence Statement Guidelines .

Required Qualifications

Earned doctorate in Library and Information Science, Information Science, Informatics, Information Studies, Instructional Design, Education, or a closely related field. Demonstrated expertise in several of the following: youth information behavior/practices media/digital literacies emerging technologies teacher/school librarianship critical technology/social media studies. Ability to provide curricular thought leadership for the Teacher Librarian Program. Evidence of the capacity to develop and maintain an active program of research, scholarship, and/or professional engagement focused on youth and information, media, technology, and learning.

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 Qualifications

Professional experience as a school librarian, teacher librarian, school library coordinator, educational technology specialist, or related educational leader. Evidence of scholarship, research, or professional leadership related to artificial intelligence, critical technology studies, youth and technology, digital citizenship, platform studies, information ethics, educational technology, or the future of school libraries. Experience developing partnerships with schools, districts, educational agencies, professional associations, libraries, community organizations, or international educational institutions. Potential to contribute to interdisciplinary research and teaching initiatives related to AI, information science, education, ethics, technology policy, or human-centered technology design.

Demonstrated expertise needed to shape the future of teacher librarianship at a time of significant technological and social change. Key Responsibilities Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in areas related to critical technology studies, multiliteracies, teacher librarianship, and information practices. Provide curricular thought leadership for the Teacher Librarian Program. Develop and maintain an active program of research, scholarship, and/or professional engagement.

Mentor and advise students from diverse professional and academic backgrounds. Teach and collaborate across the School of Information's programs and certificates. Participate in service activities that support the School, University, profession, and broader community. 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 of 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. Other Duties Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution. Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue. Application Procedure Click to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: letter of interest (2 pages max) curriculum vitae institutional excellence statement (dedicated statement or addressed in letter of interest) statement of teaching interests/philosophy (2 pages max) research plans (2 pages max) three references with contact information Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair or Search Committee Chair: Dr.

Kristen Radsliff; [email protected] . Pursuant to California Education Code 89521, applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. Conditional Offer The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on-campus presence.

Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of background and reference checks (including criminal records and prior employment) are required. SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background and reference checks reveal disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background and reference checks may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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