Assistant Professor - Library Science

University of Nebraska at Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a tenure-track position in Library and Information Science. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate teaching, engage in scholarly activity, and collaborate with librarians, faculty, and community partners.

We seek candidates with a doctorate or ABD in LIS by the date of appointment, experience in libraries or allied information organizations, and a commitment to student success and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (or ABD) in Library and Information Science or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
• Professional experience in libraries, archives, museums, or related information organizations.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Evidence of an active or emerging scholarly agenda appropriate for a tenure-track appointment.
• Knowledge of current and emerging issues in Library and Information Science.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues, students, and community partners through effective communication.
• Commitment to student success, academic excellence, and community engagement.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Collaboration

Communication skills

Scholarly agenda planning

Knowledge of LIS issues

Education

PhD in Library and Information Science or related field

Job description

• An earned doctorate (or ABD ) in Library and Information Science or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
• Professional experience in public, academic, school, special, or digital libraries, archives, museums, or other information organizations.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Evidence of an active or emerging scholarly agenda appropriate for a tenure-track appointment.
• Knowledge of current and emerging issues in Library and Information Science.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues, students, and community partners through effective communication.
• Commitment to student success, academic excellence, and community engagement.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate (or ABD ) in Library and Information Science or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
• Professional experience in public, academic, school, special, or digital libraries, archives, museums, or other information organizations.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Evidence of an active or emerging scholarly agenda appropriate for a tenure-track appointment.
• Knowledge of current and emerging issues in Library and Information Science.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues, students, and community partners through effective communication.
• Commitment to student success, academic excellence, and community engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching online or in other technology-enhanced learning environments.
• Experience developing curriculum, certificates, or innovative educational programming.
• Demonstrated success in securing external funding or participating in grant-funded initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with libraries, archives, museums, or community organizations.
• Professional leadership within regional or national Library and Information Science organizations.