[Sigdl-l] two teaching assistant professor positions - School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

[Lee, Cal]

The Faculty at the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seek interdisciplinary colleagues who are interested in joining our sustained and creative efforts to advance the scholarship and practice of information and library science. Those with fresh and innovative ideas, a commitment to professional engagement, and an appreciation for cultural diversity are encouraged to apply for a fixed-term lecturer position.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach nine credit hours per semester to graduate and undergraduate students. Ability to teach online, as well as residential sections, is required. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

- Librarianship and communities, human-information interaction, digital librarianship, research methods.

- Archives and records management, metadata strategies and systems, digital curation, research methods.

For descriptions of SILS course offerings, see http://sils.unc.edu/courses. The individual in this position will also be expected to advise students, serve on committees, and participate in faculty activities.

The initial appointment is for one year with potential renewal for three-year appointments.

The School of Information and Library Science (SILS) seeks to advance the profession and practice of information science and librarianship; to prepare students for careers in the field of information and library science, and to make significant contributions to the study of information. Faculty members further these goals by teaching and advisory work; by research and scholarly publishing; and by service to the School, the university, the state, and the professional community.

The School's programs are among the top-ranked by the US News and World Report and internationally known for its outstanding research, teaching, and service. The School offers the Bachelor of Science in Information Science, Master of Science in Information Science, Master of Science in Library Science, a new Master of Professional Science Master's degree in Digital Curation, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Library Science. The School also offers an undergraduate minor in information science, a Post-Master's Certificate in Data Curation, and a variety of graduate certificates and dual degrees (see http://sils.unc.edu for details).

Educational Requirements:

Candidates are required to have earned a Master's degree in information/library science or related field. Additionally, having an earned PhD in information/library science or a related field is an asset.

Qualifications and Experience:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/135719