Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, Career Track - University of Arizona : Job Details

Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, Career Track Posting Number req19235 Department School of Information Department Website Link ischool.arizona.edu Medical Sub-Speciality Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The School of Information invites applications for a Career Track (Non-tenure Eligible) Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Game Studies, Game Management, Game Development, Media Ecosystems, Digital Content Management, Social Media/Internet Studies, Data Ethics, Data Science, Information Science, or Library Science position beginning August of 2024 or January of 2025. The teaching load is 3 undergraduate and/or graduate courses per semester (3-3 load), along with iSchool administrative work (e.g., managing capstones, internships, engaging in graduate student advising duties, etc.) and regular service (e.g., committees, disciplinary involvement). Teaching assignments will involve face-to-face classroom instruction and may, depending on faculty preference, involve online or hybrid course formats.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.Duties & Responsibilities

• We areseeking candidates with a vision for and engaging approaches to outreach andthe inclusion of underrepresented learners, as well as strong pedagogicalabilities for teaching diverse students.
• The School of Information is an academic department and a professional school at the University of Arizona, the state's only public land grant university. The School of Information aims to inspire interdisciplinary understanding, diverse interpretation, creation, and use of the emerging knowledge and information environments of the 21st century through innovative instruction and state-of-the-art technology. The School is a place for the interdisciplinary study of information, broadly conceived, and is focused on preparing students for living, thinking, and working in the digital age. The School of Information offers nine degree programs and other certificates, minors, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to preparing students for a diverse, multicultural, and interconnected society.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D.,terminal degree, or commensurate degree in any discipline related to GameStudies, Game Management, Game Development, Media Ecosystems, Digital ContentManagement, Social Media/Internet Studies, Data Ethics, Data Science,Information Science, Library Science, Game Communities, eSports, ComputerScience, Engineering, or Math.

Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience with teaching across differing modalities (e.g., online asynchronous, live online, hybrid, face-to-face).
• Experience with faculty service and/or departmental administration.
• Experience with curricular assessment, academic scheduling, advising students, or managing academic programs should be highlighted.

Rank To be Determined Tenure Information Career-Track (CT) FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Academic Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 8/19/2024 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Amy [email protected] Date 4/16/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant Please upload the following documents within your application:

Curriculum Vitae

Single-page Cover Letter

Reference Contact List with a minimum of three professional references and their contact information (in Additional Document slot)

Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.