DLIS Adjunct Faculty Professor Spring 2027

St.-John; New York (NY); On-site; USD 1,800 - 2,200; Part time

Job summary

St. John's University seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach graduate courses in library and information science.

The immediate need is for a Spring 2027 course addressing social justice in the information professions, with potential topics including programs and services for diverse populations and related LIS areas. The instructor will teach an assigned graduate course, assess student work, provide feedback, and align with program objectives and university policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science or closely related field is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social justice issues and diverse populations relevant to information professions.
• Experience teaching or practicing in library and information science.

Responsibilities

• Teach an assigned graduate course in LIS for Spring 2027.
• Facilitate student learning and engagement, evaluate work, and provide timely feedback.
• Communicate regularly with students and follow course objectives and university policies.

Skills

Teaching experience in LIS

Knowledge of social justice issues

Online instruction experience

Education

Master's degree in library and information science or closely related field

Tools

Canvas

Learning Management System

Job description

Adjunct Faculty in Library and Information Science

St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Division of Library and Information Science

Position description

The Division of Library and Information Science at St. John's University seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach graduate courses in library and information science. The immediate teaching need is for a Spring 2027 course addressing social justice in the information professions. Potential teaching areas include social justice, programs and services for diverse populations, public and academic librarianship, and related areas of library and information science.

Responsibilities

The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for teaching an assigned graduate course, facilitating student learning and engagement, evaluating student work, providing timely feedback, and communicating regularly with students. The instructor will follow established course and program learning objectives and University policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information science or a closely related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of social justice issues and programs and services for diverse populations relevant to the information professions
• Teaching or professional experience in library and information science

Preferred qualifications

• Experience teaching graduate students
• Experience teaching in an online environment
• Experience using Canvas or a comparable learning management system for online instruction

Application process

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae or résumé to the Department Chair, Dr. James Vorbach ([e-mail]), along with any other materials requested in the posting.

Compensation

For the 2026-2027 academic year, compensation for newly hired adjunct faculty ranges from $1,803 to $2,215 per credit hour, depending on adjunct rank. For a three-credit course, the corresponding compensation range is $5,409 to $6,645. Adjunct rank will be determined through the University's appointment process.