Institution
University of South Carolina
Job Title
Assistant Professor - Public Library Position
Department/College
School of Information Science
Dates
Opening Date: 12/01/2021 Closing Date: 01/15/2022
Job Description
The School of Information Science (iSchool) at the University of South Carolina (UofSC) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant level to begin fall 2022.
Applicants must hold an earned doctoral degree in library and information science or a closely related field by the start date of employment; however, advanced ABDs may be considered with a set date of defense.
Applicants must demonstrate a record of, or the potential for:
- active engagement with the theories and methodologies currently informing the study of public libraries and librarianship;
- contributing instructional expertise to the school’s MLIS program; the Ph.D. program; and/or the information science undergraduate major and minor;
- mentoring graduate students; and
- developing a program of research and scholarship in their specialty area.
The School is particularly interested in a candidate with a specialization in Public Librarianship and one or more of the following:
- Youth Services and programming
- Adult services and programming
- Community outreach and library services to underserved populations
- Social justice issues
- Intellectual Freedom
- Emerging technologies
- Leadership and advocacy
- Collection development and management.
Applications received by January 15, 2022, will be given full consideration and the position will remain open until filled.
Job Duties
- Participate in instruction, research, publication, grant writing, and other scholarly activities
- Teach in both face-to-face and online environments primarily at the graduate level, with opportunities to teach in the undergraduate program as well
- Mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate students
- Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community.
Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills
- Earned doctorate in library and information studies or related field
- Capacity to teach in undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs
- Ability to conduct scholarly research in the field
- Capacity to teach and mentor at the graduate level
- Knowledge in creating educational materials for face-to-face and online instruction
Supplementation Information
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching experience at the collegiate level
- Teaching experience in an online or distance education environment
- Professional experience in public libraries
- Active involvement in one or more professional organizations appropriate to area of expertise
- Experience in procuring grants or external funding
- Experience working with doctoral programs
How to Apply
- A letter of application that addresses teaching philosophy, research agenda, service mission, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Current vitae
- List of three references (including name, phone number, and email)
For further information or questions about this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jenna Spiering ([email protected])
This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
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