Posting Details Position Information

Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Studies (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 January 15, 2025. Applications received after January 15, 2025 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 Teaching Professor specializing in School Library Media, beginning in Fall 2025. This position is a full-time, non-tenure-track, academic year appointment through June 2026 with the possibility of renewal, annually, based on performance and the availability of funding.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach 18-24 credit hours per academic year, to include a minimum of one core course (LSC 502, 504, 505, 508, 595) and one SLM course (LSC 513, 530, 531, 520, 527) plus electives in the GSLIS curriculum and advising for the SLM Teacher Certification Program and MLIS with SLM certification, all online in the URI Online accelerated calendar; Assistant Teaching Professors are expected to participate in department service activities as they pertain to their normal instructional responsibilities. Teaching load varies depending on advising and other service loads but will not exceed 24 credit hours of work per academic year.


QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. MLIS or equivalent professional degree.

2. Master’s degree leading to licensure as all-grades library media specialist.

3. Experience as a certified school library media specialist.

4. Experience in teaching online.

5. Demonstrated ability to teach at least 1 required core course in the GSLIS curriculum, 1 SLM course, and elective courses.

6. Demonstrated excellence in oral communication skills.

7. Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills.

8. Demonstrated experience working with diverse groups/populations (not limited to race, ethnicity, and gender).


PREFERRED:

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

2. Experience as a public school library media specialist.

3. Experience teaching/advising in higher education.

4. Experience teaching or working with diverse populations and a commitment to working with non-traditional students.

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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, Non-tenure-track, Limited End Date of Restriction or Limitation Position is full-time, academic year, non-tenure track, limited to 06/27/2026 with the possibility of renewal.
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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 Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Letter of application.

(#2) A Current CV that outlines accomplishments in teaching and service.

(#3) A Statement of teaching philosophy.

(#4) A Diversity Statement that summarizes your contributions to diversity and inclusion in your discipline. These contributions may arise from scholarship, teaching/mentoring, service, or other activities.

(#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 109265 Posting Number F00459 Posting Date 12/17/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14507 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy Diversity Statement - (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) Other Document - References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have an MLIS or equivalent professional degree? Yes No * Do you have a Master’s degree leading to licensure as all-grades library media specialist? Yes No * Do you have experience as a certified school library media specialist? Yes No * Do you have experience in teaching online? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to teach at least 1 required core course in the GSLIS curriculum, 1 SLM course, and elective courses? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated excellence in oral communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated excellence in written communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience working with diverse groups/populations (not limited to race, ethnicity, and gender)? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other