Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Specialization(s): Information
and Library Science with expertise in information and communication
technologies and innovative library technology applications. Candidates
should have an excellent understanding of the role of the academic
library in higher education as well as current issues and emerging
trends in the field.
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:
The Department of Information and Library Science of Southern
Connecticut State University is seeking an outstanding, energetic, and
innovative colleague to help guide the growth of its rapidly expanding
online MLIS program and serve as the program’s internship coordinator.
The successful candidate for this 10-month, tenure-track position will
carry a 9.0- instructional load credit each semester with additional
intersession options available. The candidate will help lead the
development of an academic library track, which will include building a
strong framework for its assessment.
Other responsibilities include:
Research productivity/scholarly/creative activity. Contributing to the
development of the curriculum in partnership with ILS colleagues.
Student Advising. Participation in department/university/professional
committees.
There is an expectation that all ILS faculty
endeavor to develop connections across campus and the community to
advance the mission of the Department and University.
The ILS
Department is one of five departments in the College of Education and is
focused on providing quality graduate education, including the
development of in-service and post-graduate program offerings. The SCSU
MLIS program is the only one in Connecticut and as a fully online
program, it serves students from throughout New England, the country,
and the world. In addition to the MLIS, the Department offers
Connecticut school library media specialist certification.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in information and library science or doctoral degree in a
related area (impending graduation/defense will be considered). MLS or
MLIS. Evidence of scholarly, published peer-reviewed research. Excellent
written and verbal communication skills. Experience teaching
in/developing curriculum for an online environment. Demonstrated
commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate inclusive and equitable working
relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications: Established
research agenda that directly connects librarianship to issues of
information/media/digital literacy, equity, and the digital divide.
Graduate-level teaching experience. Familiarity with graduate internship
program administration. Professional library experience in an academic
library. Experience working with cutting-edge library technology
applications. Interest in multi-disciplinary research and programmatic
collaboration. Demonstrated experience developing externally funded
research and program initiatives. Familiarity with the ALA accreditation
process and related standards.
Application Process: For
full consideration please submit a letter of interest, current
curriculum vitae, copies of official graduate transcripts (unofficial
acceptable; official transcripts are required before hire), and a list
of three references with email and phone contact information. All
application materials should be submitted electronically to the ILS
Search Committee Chair, Dr. Cindy Schofield at ILSSearch1@southernct.edu by November 18, 2022.
Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled.
Southern Connecticut State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to
enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color,
women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged
to apply.
