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Inside Higher Ed · 11 hours ago

Assistant Professor of Information, Library, & Research Sciences

Greensboro, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$73K/yr - $76K/yr

UNC Greensboro is a diverse university recognized for its academic excellence and value. They are seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Information, Library, & Research Sciences, focusing on teaching, research, and service in various areas including collection development and digital resource management.

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Responsibilities

Participate in instruction, research, publication, and other scholarly activities

Teach in synchronous, online environments primarily at the graduate level, with opportunities to teach face-to-face in the undergraduate program as well

Mentor and advise graduate students

Provide service to the department, school, university, profession, and community

Qualification

Doctorate in Library ScienceMaster’s in Library ScienceCollection DevelopmentDigital Resource ManagementInformation Access IssuesEmerging TechnologiesAdvocacyCommunity EngagementLeadershipSoft Skills

Required

Earned doctorate in library/information science, education, or related field, by start date of employment. Consideration will be given to candidates who have not yet earned their doctorate at the time of application, but who anticipate earning their doctorate in the near future

Master's degree in Library & Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent degree

Capacity to teach and mentor at the graduate level

A record of, or the potential for: Active engagement with the theories and methodologies currently informing the field, Developing a program of research and scholarship in their specialty area, Instructional expertise in the teaching of librarianship

Preferred

Candidates with a specialization in collection development and collection management are preferred

A commitment to research and scholarship that advances the needs of wide-ranging communities within the profession, the state, and the campus of UNC Greensboro

A record of work and leadership experience in information organizations

Experience with tools, technologies, and standards used in developing and managing collections across library types and information organization settings

Experience and expertise in communicative soft skills, with a people-first approach to the teaching and research of librarianship

Working knowledge of social, political, and economic issues shaping information organizations