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Assistant Professor, Library and Information Science Job at The University Of De

Assistant Professor, Library and Information Science Job at The University Of De

MediabistroDenver, CO, United States
8 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Assistant Professor, Library and Information Science

The Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor position in the Library and Information Science program. We seek a candidate with knowledge of the library and information science field, committed to engaged scholarship and inclusive pedagogy, and contributing to DU’s mission of public good.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and advise Master’s LIS students in our online and onsite programs. The ALA-accredited MLIS program enrolls over 250 students and offers onsite and online program options.

Essential Functions

  • Pursue a strong research agenda grounded in Library and Information Science and related fields.
  • Teach the equivalent of two courses per quarter each academic year, including courses in the LIS in-person and online programs.
  • Teach one or more core courses in the LIS program.
  • Advise and mentor graduate students in the LIS program.
  • Contribute to program, department, College, and University service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with a varied population of graduate students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.
  • Advanced scholarly expertise in the field of library and information science.
  • Excellent teaching skills in both in-person and online settings.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in information science, library science, or other related fields; ABD will be considered, but a doctorate must be earned by the start of employment.
  • Salary and Benefits

    The salary range for this position is $76,000-$85,000. The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO pass.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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