Assistant Professor, Library and Information Science

Position Summary

The School of Information (SI) at Pratt Institute seeks to hire one full-time tenure-track faculty member at the assistant professor level. We seek a full-time faculty who can contribute notably to our M.S. Library and Information Science program.

We are open to a wide range of interests from the field of Library and Information Science. Potential areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Academic librarianship and scholarly communication
• Reference and Instruction
• Archives and preservation
• Misinformation and disinformation studies
• Connections between LIS and art, design, and architecture
• Activism and advocacy
• Civic/community engagement
• Special collections and ephemera
• Sustainability and LIS
• Engagement with users/stakeholders and UX librarianship
• Data literacy and Data librarianship
• Information ethics, policy and justice
• Makerspaces and other emerging models of instruction in libraries

About the Role

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in the MSLIS program, conduct research, and engage in professional development activities that support the mission of the School of Information.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in the MSLIS program

Conduct research and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals

Engage in professional development activities that support the mission of the School of Information

Requirements

A Ph.D. in Library and Information Science or a related field by the start date of the appointment

Strong record of scholarship and teaching

Experience in academic librarianship and/or relevant field

Qualifications

Passion for teaching and mentoring students

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students

Interest in contributing to the mission of the School of Information

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience with digital tools and platforms

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible work schedule

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time, nine-month appointment