Assistant Professor of Youth Information & AI Literacy

San José State University; San Jose (CA); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

San José State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Youth Information Ecosystems, Critical Technology Studies, and AI Literacy starting August 2027. The successful candidate will explore how youth engage with information and technology, emphasizing equity, access, identity, and well-being across digital environments.

The role includes curricular leadership for the Teacher Librarian Program, teaching in graduate and undergraduate programs, and contributing to a diverse, inclusive

Qualifikationen

• Earned doctorate in Library and Information Science or closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in youth information behavior, media literacies, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to provide curricular thought leadership for the Teacher Librarian Program.
• Commitment to equity and serving diverse student populations.

Aufgaben

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in critical technology studies and information practices.
• Provide curricular 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 backgrounds.
• Collaborate across the School of Information's programs and certificates.
• Participate in service activities for the School, University, and community.
• Engage in shared governance and committee work.
• Organize classes within the Canvas LMS.
• Embrace inclusive teaching materials and practices for a diverse student body.

Kenntnisse

Youth information behavior

Media literacies

Emerging technologies

Teacher librarianship

Critical technology studies

Curricular leadership

Research program

Diversity awareness

Ausbildung

Doctorate in Library and Information Science

Jobbeschreibung

San José State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Youth Information Ecosystems, Critical Technology Studies, and AI Literacy starting August 2027. The successful candidate will explore how youth engage with information and technology, emphasizing equity, access, identity, and well-being across digital environments.

The role includes curricular leadership for the Teacher Librarian Program, teaching in graduate and undergraduate programs, and contributing to a diverse, inclusive