Posting Details Position Information

Job Title Assistant Professor, GSLIS Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 22, 2024. Applications received after November 22, 2024 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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The Graduate School of Library and Information Studies in the Harrington School of Communication and Media at the University of Rhode Island is hiring an Assistant Professor specializing in information equity, diverse communities, and critical librarianship, beginning in Fall, 2025. This position is a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track appointment.

URI is committed to diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. Please provide a statement, with examples, that summarizes your contributions to diversity and inclusion in your discipline. These contributions may arise from scholarship, teaching/mentoring, service, or other activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching accelerated online graduate courses in information equity, diverse communities, and critical librarianship, including at least two courses in our existing information equity, diverse communities, and critical librarianship track, at least one required core course, and other elective courses in the MLIS program; coordinating our existing information equity, diverse communities, and critical librarianship program; advising students and contributing to departmental and university service; maintaining an active research agenda leading to a sustained record of publications; seeking external funding as appropriate; participating in state, regional, national, and international professional organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:

1. PhD in Library and Information Studies or equivalent doctoral degree by appointment date.

2. MLIS or equivalent professional degree.

3. Demonstrated ability to teach at least 1 required core course in the MLIS curriculum and elective courses.

4. Demonstrated ability to teach two or more of the following: reference; multiculturalism; critical disability approaches; immigrant and migrant information services; social justice in youth literature.

5. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

6. Evidence of a scholarly research agenda.

7. Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.

8. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.


PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated professional work experience in Library and Information Services or a related field.

2. Demonstrated experience in teaching online.

3. Demonstrated ability to secure external funding.

4. Demonstrated ability to participate in interdisciplinary research, teaching, and service.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors Status Academic Year, Full-time, Permanent End Date of Restriction or Limitation Department Information

Department Grad Library&Inform Studies Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email Campus Location Grant Funded Extension Contingent on Funding Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter/Letter of Application.

(#2) A current Curriculum Vitae that outlines accomplishments in research, teaching, and service.

(#3) Statement of Research Philosophy.

(#4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

(#5) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Posting Information

Position Number 108397 Posting Number F00443 Posting Date 10/25/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14212 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Research Statement Statement of Teaching Philosophy Other Document - References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have or will have a PhD in Library and Information Studies or equivalent doctoral degree by appointment date? Yes No * Do you have a MLIS or equivalent professional degree? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to teach at least 1 required core course in the MLIS curriculum and elective courses? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to teach two or more of the following: reference; multiculturalism; critical disability approaches; immigrant and migrant information services; social justice in youth literature? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations. Yes No * Do you have evidence of a scholarly research agenda? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated interpersonal communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other