Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Library & Information Science Focus o

Overview

Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Library & Information Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence.

Department : CIC School of Information Science

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Advertised Salary Range : Commensurate with experience

Advertised Job Summary

The library and information science profession is rapidly changing, and future information professionals will need expertise in data science, machine learning, and 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 various information organizations including libraries, museums, government organizations, and private corporations. Recognizing the transformative potential of AI to society and the significant impact on libraries and information organizations, the iSchool at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant / Associate / Full Professor focused on AI related to library and information science to begin on August 16, 2026.

We seek scholars whose research, teaching, and impact in the field will advance one or more dimensions of AI in libraries and information organizations, including but not limited to :

• 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.

The successful candidate will join a team of faculty and will be expected to : (1) establish / continue a strong and ongoing agenda for research; (2) teach in both face-to-face and online environments, primarily at the graduate level, with opportunities to teach in the undergraduate program; (3) develop courses focused on AI, especially AI and libraries; and (4) mentor graduate students.

About the School and College

The School of Information Science

The iSchool at the University of South Carolina currently offers a Bachelor of Science in Information Science, an online Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), and a PhD in Library and Information Science. Our active faculty are members, scholars, and leaders within the American Library Association (ALA), Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T), and Association of Library and Information Science Educators (ALISE). The MLIS program and school library program are nationally ranked in the top 20 by U.S. News & World Report.

The College of Information and Communications

The College of Information and Communications (CIC) is home to two internationally recognized schools, the School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SJMC) and the School of Information Science, along with the new interdisciplinary unit of Information and Communication Studies. Together these entities advance research, teaching, and outreach across a wide spectrum of communication and information domains. The CIC is distinctive in combining communication, information science, and interdisciplinary study under one umbrella, uniting rapidly evolving fields around the belief that information access and effective communication are cornerstones of self-governance and civic life. The college enrolls approximately 2,200 undergraduates and 500 graduate students and is supported by more than 150 faculty and staff members. Faculty and students benefit from state-of-the-art resources such as the Social Media Insights Lab and the Biometric and User Experience Lab, which support the study of media, data, and their influence on society. The new unit, Information and Communication Studies, further expands the college’s programs through undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates in communication, data and communication, health communication, and information security and cyber leadership.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

How to Apply

Applications are due by October 27, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates should be prepared to upload the following documents : Letter of application with 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 (including name, phone number, and email); Three letters of recommendation signed and on letterhead (only for candidates selected as finalists) should be emailed directly to the Search Committee Chair. Inquiries about this posting should be directed to the Search Committee Chair. The position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary. To apply, please visit USCJobs (note : no hyperlink provided in this refined description).

EEO Statement : The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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