Institution

University of South Florida

Job Title

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor / William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Endowed Professorship in Library and Information Science

Department/College

School of Information

Dates

Opening Date: 11/16/2023
Closing Date:  03/01/2024

Job Description

USF School of Information is hiring for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor as part of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Endowed Professorship in Library and Information Science. Review of applications will begin immediately with a a priority deadline of Feb 1, 2024. All qualified candidates are invited to apply, but we are particularly interested in a candidate who has a well-developed research agenda that emphasizes community-engaged library and information science research (broadly interpreted).

Job Duties

This position, housed out of USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, expands the School of Information across One USF and opens up exciting research opportunities in the Sarasota-Manatee geographic region. The position, funded partially from an endowment left by William W. & Judith A. Gaunt, will begin August 2024 at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The successful candidate will join our faculty in a collegial environment that promotes collaboration amongst faculty within the School and across the university community.

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills

Required:
  • Holds a doctoral degree in a field that is relevant to the candidate’s area of research and teaching
  • Evidence of productive scholarship in the candidate’s area of specialization, including presentations, publications, and similar forms of scholarly engagement, as well as the demonstrated ability to conduct independent and collaborative research
Preferred:
  • MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution or an internationally equivalent institution
  • Evidence of having developed, taught, and/or integrated emerging distance learning technology into online courses
  • Research interests that connect to program objectives and extend current faculty interests and capabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to secure external funding
  • Articulation of how research might use the rich resources of the Sarasota-Manatee region (the “cultural coast” of Florida)

Supplemental Information

About USF:

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

How to Apply

Application reviews will begin immediately, with preference for applicants submitting by February 1, 2024. The review process will continue until the position is filled. Appointment is expected to begin August 2024 (Fall 2024 semester). Applicants who wish to apply for this position should submit their application online at Careers@USF: https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/ and follow the links and instructions for applying for the faculty line (job #35725).

Each applicant should submit a statement of interest (not more than 1500 words) that includes information about teaching philosophy, research objectives, professional service experience, and evidence of commitment to diversity; CV; and a list of the names and contact information for three references. Optional material may be included with a URL for online portfolio materials. Additional questions about this position should be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Natalie Taylor, [email protected].



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