Adjunct Non-Tenure Track Specialized Faculty, Open Rank Positions

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 6,400 - 8,600; Part time

Job summary

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, School of Information Sciences, invites applications for Adjunct Non-Tenure Track Specialized Faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in LIS, Information Management, Game Development, and related minors. On-campus instruction is required for many 200/300 level courses, with Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 start windows.

Applicants should hold MS/MA or PhD in relevant fields or significant industry experience for adjunct/informatics tracks; teaching

Qualifications

• MS/MA or PhD in information sciences or related field required.
• Teaching experience at advanced levels preferred.
• Ability to teach on campus for 200/300 level courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the School of Information Sciences.
• Contribute to programs including MS in LIS, MS in Information Management, BS in Information Science, MS in Game Development, and related minors.
• Support course development and on-campus instruction; engage in service activities as part of adjunct appointment.

Skills

MS/MA or PhD in Information Sciences

Teaching experience at advanced levels

On-campus teaching

Education

MS/MA or PhD in Information Sciences, Information Technology, Library and Information Science, Computer Science, Design, Art, Media or related fields

Bachelor's in Information Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science, Design, Art, Media or related fields

Significant industry experience

Job description

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

School of Information Sciences

Adjunct Non-Tenure Track Specialized Faculty, Open Rank Positions

The School of Information Sciences is accepting applications for adjunct faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in a range of areas supporting the MS in Library and Information Science, the MS in Information Management, BS in Information Science, MS in Game Development, and Minors in Informatics and Game Studies & Design. We are particularly interested in instructors who can teach on campus - required for 200 & 300 level courses.

We encourage early applications for the following courses.

Starting Spring 2027

• 202: Social Aspects of Information Technology
• 204: Research Design for Information Sciences
• 206: Intro to Database Concepts and Applications
• 236: User Research and Evaluation
• 308: Race, Gender, and Information Technology
• 310: Culture as Data
• 312: Reading and Writing Data (research writing course)
• 324: Social Network Analysis
• 340 Project Management
• 357: Intro to Data Storytelling
• 380 Consulting for Information Professionals
• 410 Storytelling
• 446 Systems Analysis and Design
• 426: Museum Informatics
• 496: Computer Networks
• 505: Information, Organization, and Access
• 510: Libraries, Information, and Society
• 515 Information Modeling
• 524: Data Governance
• 556: Internet of Things
• 567 Text Mining
• 582 IL - International Librarianship
• 582 LSW - Library Social Work
• 584 IE - Information Ethics
• 584 IF - Intellectual Freedom & Censorship
• 592 GW - Grant Writing for Libraries
• 594: Financial Management of Libraries
• 594 PJ - Project Management
• 594 PM - Personnel Management

Other areas include

• Prison Librarianship, Archives, Data storytelling, Law librarianship, Library outreach, community engagement, Library services with and for Indigenous peoples, Research methods, social sciences (empirical, theoretic, computational), stochastic modeling, Object-oriented and functional programming (all levels), HCI, UI/UX , Technical project management, Applications of Agentic AI, Programming Python for Data Science, Advanced Programming for Data Visualization, VR Game Development, Game Design, Game Music, Game Production,Game Programming, Social impact in data science, including ethics, policy, data management, curation, and reproducibility.

The University of Illinois offers an outstanding tradition of scholarship and a supportive environment for faculty development and excellence. The iSchool is one of 16 colleges at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - a world renowned, Research I institution - which educates more than 52,000 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The iSchool at Illinois makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals through teaching, research, and public engagement. Our mission is to lead the way in understanding the use of information in science, culture, society, commerce, and the diverse activities of our daily lives. We engage in inclusive community partnerships, working beyond geographic boundaries to benefit the social good. We believe in the power of information to change the world.

The iSchool is at the forefront of innovation, distinguished by leading academic programs and groundbreaking research. Our faculty enjoy a track record of success, securing grants from some of the nation's most prestigious funders. We collaborate with scholars around the world on interdisciplinary projects, and our vibrant research centers serve as incubators for emerging areas of research. We are interested in candidates who will bring excellence to campus via outstanding teaching and service. For more information about iSchool, visit https://ischool.illinois.edu/.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

For a Adjunct Lecturer title:

MS/MA or PhD in Information Sciences, Information Technology, Library and Information Science, Computer Science, Design, Art, Media or related fields.

Teaching experience at advanced levels.

For an Adjunct Instructor title (Informatics courses only):

Bachelor's in Information Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science, Design, Art, Media or a related field.

Significant industry experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic training and/or work experience in needed curricular areas.
• Relevant service in professional organizations (where applicable).

SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Candidates may be offered an affiliate, non-service appointment initially. When teaching need is determined an additional offer denoting courses, salary, and service will be commensurate with course load. The expected start date for Spring 2027 is January 16, 2027 and for Fall 2027 is August 16, 2027.

Eligibility for Spring semester appointments will be determined and communicated during the preceding November.

The budgeted salary for these positions is $7500 for each 4-credit hour semester long course.

Founded in 1867 as Illinois's flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university's legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career - along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fōster professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail].

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