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*University of Maryland, College Park* *Maryland's iSchool, College of Information Studies* *Open Rank, Tenure-track faculty position* We seek a colleague whose research and teaching interests focus on the transformative role of information in communities; the transformative impact of information on individuals, institutions, and organizations within communities; and/or the ways in which information transforms and is transformed by communities. Communities are broadly defined and may be virtual. They could include people who are in the same geographic region; who share a common culture, occupation, interests, practices, or needs; or who engage with particular institutions such as government or education or libraries. Areas of research/teaching may include (but are not limited to): - Understanding information, communication, and technologies in community contexts; Information and/or technology use by groups and communities to address their needs; - Solving problems and promoting or managing change in communities through the use of information and/or technologies; - The study and practice of community, social, and/or policy informatics; - The role of information and/or technologies in community leadership, outreach, advocacy, and activism; - Promoting equity, inclusion, and justice in communities through information and/or technologies; - The roles of information and/or technologies in processes of community formation, development, and dissolution; - The influence of information and/or technologies on community perceptions. *Minimum Qualifications:* Ph.D. or equivalent in a related area at time of appointment; demonstrated research excellence; a research agenda with the potential to attract external support; interest in developing effective and innovative teaching. *Preferences: *The ideal candidate will: - Conduct cutting edge, high impact research that shapes the information field; - Craft exceptional educational experiences for students; - Aspire to leadership roles in relevant professional service; and - Thrive in an diverse, interdisciplinary environment. The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. To apply please use this link: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/39358