Assistant Professor of Information, Library, & Research Sciences

Assistant Professor of Information, Library, & Research Sciences Tenure‑track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 1, 2026. 9‑month appointment with promotion and tenure possibilities. Salary $73,000–$76,000, commensurate with qualifications. Position Summary Candidates with a specialization in collection development and collection management are preferred. Other areas of interest include: Digital resource management Contracting, licensing, budgeting, and vendor relations Information access issues related to digital collections Partnerships, collaboration, and outreach with information organizations Intellectual Freedom and Intellectual Property Special libraries Leadership and advocacy Emerging technologies and digital equity Community engagement with a wide range of user communities Other areas of focus related to collection development and collection management Responsibilities Participate in instruction, research, publication, and other scholarly activities. Teach in synchronous, online environments primarily at the graduate level, with opportunities to teach face‑to‑face in the undergraduate program as well. Mentor and advise graduate students. Provide service to the department, school, university, profession, and community. Minimum Qualifications Earned doctorate in library/information science, education, or related field by start date of employment; candidates who have not yet earned their doctorate but anticipate doing so soon are considered. Master's degree in Library & Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent degree. Capacity to teach and mentor at the graduate level. Record of or potential for: active engagement with the theories and methodologies currently informing the field; developing a program of research and scholarship in their specialty area; instructional expertise in the teaching of librarianship. Preferred Qualifications Commitment to research and scholarship that advances the needs of wide‑ranging communities within the profession, the state, and the campus. Record of work and leadership experience in information organizations. Experience with tools, technologies, and standards used in developing and managing collections across library types and information organization settings. Experience and expertise in communicative soft skills, with a people‑first approach to the teaching and research of librarianship. Working knowledge of social, political, and economic issues shaping information organizations. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of North Carolina at Greensboro