Adjunct Specialized Faculty Positions (Open Rank) - School of Information Sciences (iSchool)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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, and the BS in Information Science. We are particularly interested in instructors who can teach on campus.
We encourage early applications for the following courses.
Starting Summer 2026
- 202: Social Aspects of Information Technology (large course)
- 204: Research Design for Inforomation Sciences
- 206: Intro to Database Concepts and Applications
- 236: User Research and Evaluation
- 310: Culture as Data
- 312: Reading and Writing Data (research writing course)
- 324: Social Network Analysis
- 327: Concepts of Machine Learning
- 357: Intro to Data Storytelling
- 426: Museum Informatics
- 496: Computer Networks
- 505: Information, Organization, and Access
- 510: Libraries, Information, and Society
- 524: Data Governance
- 556: Internet of Things
- 594: Financial Management of Libraries
Other areas include Prison Librarianship, Archives, Data storytelling, Law librarianship, Library outreach, community engagement, Library services with and for Indigenous peoples, Library social work, Research methods, social sciences (empirical, theoretic, computational), stochastic modeling, Object-oriented and functional programming (all levels), HCI, UI/UX , Technical project management.
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
- MS/MA or PhD in Information Sciences, Information Technology, Library and Information Science, Computer Science, or related fields.
- Teaching 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 salary and service will be commensurate with course load. The expected start date for Spring 2026 is January 16, 2026, and for Fall 2026 is August 16, 2026.
The budgeted salary for these positions is $7000 for each 4-credit hour semester long course. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
For full consideration, please upload your letter of application (including an indication of your expertise in needed curricular areas), curriculum vitae, contact information of three professional references, and evidence of past teaching success. For initial consideration, applications must be submitted by 6:00 pm Central Time on December, 5th 2025. Interviews may occur prior to the initial closing date and offers may be extended; however, the review of applications will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Applications and supplemental materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.illinois.edu. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.
For further information regarding this specific position, please contact the School of Information Sciences Human Resources at ischool-hr@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee 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. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.