[Asis-l] Faculty position: Instructor (non-tenure track), University of South Carolina

[LIU, JINGJING]

Forwarded on behalf of the search committee chair.

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The University of South Carolina School of Library andInformation Science in Columbia invites applications for a non-tenure track instructor position to begin Fall 2017.

Shape the future of library and information science. Pursue yourinterests in a diverse, intellectually stimulating, and multi-disciplinary environment that provides support andencouragement as part of a collaborative work culture. Anearned Masters in library and information science, information technology, or a related field is required, and doctoralcandidates who are ABD with a fixed graduation date are encouraged to apply. This position requires experience and enthusiasm for teaching in both online and face-to-face formats. Non-tenure track faculty at The University of South Carolina are engaged in research, service, instruction, and administration.

The School is particularly interested in candidates with aspecialization in one or more of the following:


·         library systems

·         web development

·         technology acquisitions

·         system implementation

Selected candidates will be expected to help with the school's commitment to diversity through research, teaching, and service.

The School of Library and Information Science has a growingBachelor of Science in Information Science program and a jointCertificate of Health Communications with Public Health andCommunication.  The School's MLIS degree program is fullyaccredited by the American Library Association.  The schoollibrary preparation program is part of the University'sProfessional Education Unit which is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  TheSchool also offers three programs of advanced study beyondthe Master's degree (the Certificate of Advanced GraduateStudy in Library and Information Science, the Specialist inLibrary and Information Science, and the Ph.D. in Library andInformation Science).

The School has a strong commitment to distance educationand is one of two Schools in the College of Information and Communications.

The second is the School of Journalism and MassCommunications. The School is located on the campus' historicHorseshoe. It has nationally recognized programs in schoollibrary media, youth services, and medical librarianship. Sinceits inception, the School has emphasized the use of informationtechnology as a vital component of library and informationservices.

Founded in 1801, the University of South Carolina-Columbia isthe flagship campus of an eight-campus, fully accredited, state-supported system. USC­ Columbia has strong undergraduateand graduate programs and other highly regarded professionalschools including: medicine, law, education, engineering, socialwork, pharmacy, public health, arts and sciences, nursing, andbusiness administration. The University is a Carnegie ResearchI institution. Approximately 33,000 students are enrolled on theColumbia campus and more than 44,000 throughout thesystem. The City of Columbia is the state capital with ametropolitan area population of almost half a million. It is a statecenter of financial, transportation, and industrial development,and it has a rich historical and cultural tradition.  It is locatedwithin easy driving distance of both mountains and coast.

Responsibilities:


·         Instruct undergraduate and graduate courses in both face-to-face as well as online environments

·         Remain current in developments and trends in subject and research areas

·         Establish a growing research agenda

·         Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community

Minimum Qualifications:


·         Masters in library and information science, information technology, or a related field is required,and doctoral candidates who are ABD with a fixedgraduation date are encouraged to apply

·         Ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level

·         Knowledge in creating educational materials for face-to-face and online instruction

Preferred Qualifications:


·         Teaching experience at the collegiate level

·         Teaching experience in an online or distance education environment

·         Experience in management or teaching management courses

  Applications and nominations are invited for this positionavailable in August
2017. Salary is fully competitive. The Committee will begin fullreview of applications and nominations October 31, 2016 andwill continue until the position is filled.

TO APPLY: Applicants should send a letter of application anda complete resume/CV including the names of threereferences to Ms. Angela Wright at slisadmn at mailbox.sc.edu<mailto:slisadmn at mailbox.sc.edu>or by mail to School of Library and Information Science,University of South Carolina, Davis College, 1501 GreeneStreet, Columbia, SC 29208.

For further information, questions, or to submitnominations, send an email to Dr. Heather Moorefield-Lang, Committee Chair atmoorefield-lang at sc.edu<mailto:moorefield-lang at sc.edu> or call at 803-777-0224<tel:803-777-0224>


School Information is available at http://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/cic/library_and_information_science

Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. TheUniversity of South Carolina is responsive to the needs of dualcareer couples.

The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunityinstitution.
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Jingjing Liu, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Library and Information Science
University of South Carolina
1501 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29208
Tel.: (803) 777-1136
Fax: (803) 777-7938
jingjing at sc.edu<mailto:jingjing at sc.edu>