InstitutionUniversity of Alabama Job TitleAssistant Professor - Information Systems DatesOpening Date: 06/10/2016 Job DescriptionThis is for a faculty, tenure-track position. Specializations of particular interest include any of the following:
Job DutiesThe University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies seeks a faculty member for a full-time, tenure-track position to begin August 16, 2017 at the rank of assistant professor. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to shape the character and direction of the School as it continues to integrate the traditions of librarianship, archives, and information studies in the context of new and emerging technologies. This faculty member will be expected to maintain an active role in advising master’s and doctoral students and to contribute to professional organizations at the state, national, and international levels. The school has nationally ranked on-campus and online degree programs with a teaching load of two graduate courses per semester with an option to teach during the summer. All faculty members are expected to maintain critical and ethical perspectives in library and information studies, work with diverse constituencies, teach in the core curriculum, and maintain a rigorous research agenda. Participation in interdisciplinary scholarship and community engagement initiatives are strongly encouraged. Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/SkillsIn regards to the areas of specialization listed in the position summary, candidates should be able to teach in one or more of these areas:
Supplemental InformationThe University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. How to ApplyAll applications must be received online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or until the end of the current job announcement period - whichever comes first. |