Assistant Professor, Library Science & Information Science

About the role

The College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky invites applications for two assistant professor positions in LIS. This is a nine-month, tenure-track (regular title series) position reporting directly to the School Director. Tenure-eligible means candidates must first meet the prescribed criteria per Administrative Regulation 2:2-1 and statements of evidence to be granted tenure. The anticipated start date is August 16th, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to advancements in teaching, research, and service within the field of library and information science.
• Work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, engaging with colleagues, students, and community partners to impact the discipline.
• Bring fresh perspectives and demonstrate potential for leadership in scholarship and professional practice in areas such as community engagement and outreach, instruction and information literacy, archives and digital stewardship, as well as health and social information services.

Qualifications

• Hold an earned Ph.D. or be in ABD status in information science, computer science, library science, or a related field at the time of the interview.
• The Ph.D. is required by August 2026, for the successful candidate to hold the rank of assistant professor and begin the probationary period toward tenure.
• Teach a 2-2 teaching load at the graduate level with opportunities to teach across the School’s programs.
• Have a distribution of effort of 50% research, 45% teaching, and 5% service.
• Teach, advise students, maintain a personal research program, participate in professional activities, and serve on university committees.
• Opportunities exist to work with doctoral students in the College’s interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.

Application

Application deadline: review beginning November 3, 2025 and will continue until position is filled.