<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear Colleagues,</div><div>San José State University's School of Information is hiring! <br></div><div>The school is looking for an assistant professor for the fall of 2024 who can teach in the <a href="https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=10&poid=3603&returnto=741" target="_blank">BS in Information Science and Data Analytics degree program</a> and can contribute to the <a href="https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/531302/assistant-professor-school-of-information" target="_blank">School of Information's research areas</a>. <br></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div>Applications are due soon! <u>November 8th</u>, so don't waste any time. More details are below.<br></div><div><br></div></div><div>Next year we will also be looking for adjunct faculty to <a href="https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=10&poid=3603&returnto=741">teach classes</a> on-campus at SJSU (and maybe online as well). Please feel free to have colleagues reach out about adjunct faculty positions to me as well.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div>Regards,<br></div><div><br></div><div>- Dan<br></div><div><br></div><div><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div></div><div>_______________________<br><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/DrDanNR" target="_blank">Dan Nathan-Roberts</a>, Ph.D., CHFP <span>(he / him / his) </span><br></div><div>Associate Professor, Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, San José State University</div><div>Academic Coordinator: On-Campus BSISDA Program</div>One Washington Square, San Jos<span style="font-size:12.8px">é</span>, CA 95192-0085<div><span>office: +1(408) 924-7501</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,"Times New Roman",Times,serif;font-size:medium"></span><span> e-mail: <a href="mailto:dan.nathan-roberts@sjsu.edu" target="_blank">dan.nathan-roberts@sjsu.edu</a></span><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><u>For people who might be interested:</u><br></div><div>I strongly encourage anyone who would like to work in a collegial, cooperative, 21st-century department to apply to join our faculty. The position is in the School of Information, but the community of faculty researchers includes a wonderful group of colleagues in the departments of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Psychology, Kinesiology, and Industrial Design as well. <br></div><div><br></div><div>I can easily say that I feel supported by my chair, dean, and colleagues in other departments/colleges. It has been a pleasure working here. Depending on their research interests, etc., new faculty will have the opportunity to save a lot of time by using some of our already-build research facilities and have the opportunity to help shape others that are being built now.<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div>The opening is at the assistant professor level. The application closes on November 8th.<br></div><div><br></div><div>The department is a great fit for faculty who care about teaching, research, and having an impact. SJSU has strong collaborations with NASA, Silicon Valley industry, startups, local hospitals, and has a strong track record of federal grants.</div><div><br></div><div>The SJSU School of Information has a hybrid work environment that offers in-person and online opportunities for faculty, but this position includes in-person teaching. The university is home to one of the oldest HF/E programs on the West Coast, and the only HFES accredited MS program in the San Francisco Bay Area / Silicon Valley. SJSU as an institution continually tops the nation for upward mobility of our students and its impact on Silicon Valley. <br></div><div><br></div>Responsibilities include teaching in-person, advising students, and developing a research program.<br><div><br></div>Further details are below and available at <a href="https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/531302/assistant-professor-school-of-information" target="_blank">https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/531302/assistant-professor-school-of-information</a></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div>Regards,</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div>Position announcement: <a href="https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/531302/assistant-professor-school-of-information">https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/531302/assistant-professor-school-of-information</a></div><div dir="ltr"><h2>Assistant Professor - School of Information</h2>
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<b>Job no:</b> <span>531302</span><br>
<b>Work type:</b> <span>Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track</span><br>
<b>Location:</b> <span>San José</span><br>
<b>Categories:</b> <span>Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Education/Library Science</span><br>
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<p><b>Position Rank and Title:</b> Assistant Professor</p>
<p><b>School/Department Name:</b> School of Information</p>
<p><b>Compensation: </b>Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the <a href="https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx" target="_blank">CSU Salary Schedule</a>. Anticipated hiring academic year salary range: $95,000-$100,000. See <a href="https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf" target="_blank">Benefits Summary</a> for details about the CSU’s excellent employment benefits.</p>
<p><b>Target Start Date:</b> August 2024</p>
<p><b>Application Deadline: </b>November 8th, 2023 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)<br><br></p>
<p><b>Position Description</b></p>
<p>The <a href="https://streaklinks.com/BPtsV1dSkhHLTibEwArIazMl/http%3A%2F%2Fischool.sjsu.edu%2F" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">School of Information </a>at San Jose State University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position to teach in the School’s <a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/bachelor-science-information-science-and-data-analytics" target="_blank">BS in Information Science and Data Analytics</a>
degree program. The successful applicant will teach both on campus in
San Jose and online and must be willing to relocate to the San Jose
area. We are looking for faculty with expertise in at least one of the
following teaching and research areas:</p>
<p><a href="https://streaklinks.com/BPtsV1htrR-YJ9Ct1QVisdZs/https%3A%2F%2Fischool.sjsu.edu%2Fpost%2Fisda-111-information-and-data-science" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information and Data Science</a></p>
<p><a href="https://streaklinks.com/BPtsV1ZsbFlsdEF8QQkf61g8/https%3A%2F%2Fischool.sjsu.edu%2Fpost%2Fisda-120-information-security" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information Security</a></p>
<p><a href="https://streaklinks.com/BPtsV1pIiGvqR93rTAMSuY5V/https%3A%2F%2Fischool.sjsu.edu%2Fpost%2Fisda-121-human-centered-cybersecurity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Human Centered Cybersecurity</a></p>
<p><a href="https://streaklinks.com/BPtsV1hR0R_STm7ZzghWJHdO/https%3A%2F%2Fischool.sjsu.edu%2Fpost%2Fisda-130-user-centered-interface-architecture-and-prototyping" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">User Centered Interface Architecture and Prototyping</a></p>
<p><a href="https://streaklinks.com/BPtsV1VLi8psN87fDwQMHMI1/https%3A%2F%2Fischool.sjsu.edu%2Fpost%2Fisda-140-big-data-analytics-and-management" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Big Data Analytics and Management</a></p>
<p><a href="https://streaklinks.com/BPtsV1VPTz82UluxGgrw0XoJ/https%3A%2F%2Fischool.sjsu.edu%2Fpost%2Fisda-141-information-visualization" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information Visualization</a></p>
<p>We are also interested in faculty with a Sports Analytics background.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/" target="_blank">School of Information</a> (SOI) offers three master’s degree programs (<a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/master-library-and-information-science" target="_blank">MLIS</a>, <a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/master-archives-and-records-administration" target="_blank">MARA</a>, <a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/ms-informatics" target="_blank">Informatics</a>), the undergraduate degree in <a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/bachelor-science-information-science-and-data-analytics" target="_blank">Information Science and Data Analytics</a>, a <a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/gateway-phd-program" target="_blank">Gateway PhD</a> program with Manchester Metropolitan University, a <a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/post-masters-certificate" target="_blank">post-master’s certificate program in library and information science</a>, an <a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/digital-assets-certificate" target="_blank">advanced certificate in the strategic management of digital assets and services</a>, and a <a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/teacher-librarian" target="_blank">Teacher Librarian credential</a>
program. The programs serve over 2,300 students drawn from most of the
50 states, as well as Canada, Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Middle
East. All graduate degrees and certificates are delivered 100% online.</p>
<p>The School of Information and San José State University value
diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research,
teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty, students,
and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more
than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved, and
around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a
Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native
American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The
university’s commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant,
inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As
such, San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its
faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from
multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.</p>
<p>Effective recruiting practices have resulted in an extremely diverse
student body In the School of Information. In support of equity,
inclusion, diversity, the School of Information has:</p>
<ul><li>produced an important <a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/demand-webcasts-diversity" target="_blank">Webinar series</a> on diversity and inclusion topics in the LIS workplace, organized by the <a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/post/inclusion-diversity-equity-and-accessibility-idea-committee" target="_blank">IDEA</a> committee</li><li>formed a student group focused on serving Latino and Spanish speaking communities. The <a href="https://ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu/reforma/" target="_blank">REFORMA Student Group</a> is only the second student group of the REFORMA National Association. </li><li>an active <a href="https://ischoolblogs.sjsu.edu/firstgen/" target="_blank">First</a> <a href="https://ischoolblogs.sjsu.edu/firstgen/" target="_blank">Generation student group</a></li><li>students who in general are very engaged in equity, diversity and
inclusion. In 2021 the School’s ALA Student Chapter obtained a grant
for a book giveaway followed by a <a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/news/alasc-wins-grant-develop-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-programming" target="_blank">virtual book circle</a> to discuss Sophia Thakur’s first book of poetry, <i>Somebody Give This Heart a Pen</i> (Candlewick, 2020).</li><li>As part of a college initiative developed an <i>Achieving Equitable Student Outcomes Certificate </i>for
faculty This sixteen-week online program is for College faculty
interested in developing course materials around principles of equity
and inclusion. Content includes principles of equity, inclusion and
social justice, equitable and inclusive course design, student support
mechanisms, and approaches to equity-based assessment.</li></ul>
<p>Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to
equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service.
We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement with their
application package. A guide to writing this statement can be found at <a href="https://www.sjsu.edu/provost/faculty-success/sjsu-diversity-statement-guidelines-for-faculty-applicants.php" target="_blank">SJSU Diversity Statement Guidelines</a>, along with information about how these statements will be evaluated.<br><br><b><br>Required Qualifications</b></p>
<ul><li>An earned doctorate by start of appointment. </li><li>Evidence of scholarly and professional achievement. </li><li>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.<br><br></li></ul>
<p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<p>Priority will be given to candidates who possess the following:</p>
<ul><li>Asynchronous online teaching experience.<br><br></li></ul>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul><li>Teach in at least one of the hiring areas listed above.</li><li>Conduct research in at least one of the hiring areas listed above.</li><li>Participate in state, national, and international professional organizations.</li><li>Participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.</li><li>Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).</li><li>Demonstrate awareness and experience 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.</li></ul>
<p><b><br>Other Duties</b></p>
<p>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. <br><br>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. <br><br></p>
<p><b>Application Procedure</b></p>
<p>Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents</p>
<ul><li>letter of interest</li><li>curriculum vitae</li><li><a href="https://www.sjsu.edu/provost/faculty-success/sjsu-diversity-statement-guidelines-for-faculty-applicants.php" target="_blank">diversity statement</a></li><li>statement of teaching interests/philosophy</li><li>research plans</li><li>three reference letters</li></ul>
<p>Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: <i>Dr. Linda Main. </i><a href="mailto:Linda.Main@sjsu.edu" target="_blank"><i>Linda.Main@sjsu.edu</i></a><i><br><br></i></p>
<p><b>Conditional Offer</b></p>
<p>The work for this faculty position is located in the State of
California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is
contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the
United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a
criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will make a
conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the
background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is
discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified
information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may
affect the continued employment of a current employee who was
conditionally offered the position. <br><br></p>
<p><b>San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public University</b></p>
<p>Located in the heart of Silicon Valley — one of the most innovative regions in the world — <a href="http://www.sjsu.edu/about/index.php" target="_blank">San José State University</a>
is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University
(CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a
leading transformative educational institution, San José State is an
essential partner in the technological, economic, cultural, and social
development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU is a
top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in
research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research,
world-class scholarship, student-centered learning, diverse communities,
and commitment to social justice, allow SJSU to provide life-changing
opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.<br><br></p>
<p><b>Equal Employment Statement</b></p>
<p>San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of
Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender
Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status,
Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion,
Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran
Status. This policy applies to all San José State University students,
faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities.
Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who
self-disclose. <br><br></p>
<p><b>Campus Security and Fire Safety Notification </b></p>
<p>Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also
now available for viewing at <a href="https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf</a>.
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy
statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime
prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information
about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains
statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for
the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is
available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by
phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at <a href="mailto:clerycompliance@sjsu.edu" target="_blank">clerycompliance@sjsu.edu</a>.</p>
<p>Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available at <a href="https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf</a>.
The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that
occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most
recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and
procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the
AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone
at 408-795-5600 or by email at <a href="mailto:uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu" target="_blank">uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu</a>.</p>
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<b>Advertised:</b> <span>August 28, 2023 (9:00 AM) </span> Pacific Daylight Time<br>
<b>Applications close:</b> <span>Open Until Filled</span>
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