Assistant Professor, Teaching Track, in Library and Information Science

About the role

The University of Washington Information School (iSchool) is seeking an Assistant Professor in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS). This position is expected to engage in creative, collaborative, and forward-thinking instruction, develop expertise in one or more of the domains of LIS, and incorporate LIS practices and theory in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Engage in excellent teaching and mentoring
• Develop expertise in one or more of the domains of library and information science listed below
• Develop facility with and support the Information School’s commitment to concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and justice in the context of their professional and teaching practice
• Fully participate within the Information School community
• Maintain active involvement in relevant professional and community venues
• Deliver courses to students in both residential (synchronous) and online (asynchronous) environments

Requirements

• Substantial experience in LIS practice
• A rich professional network to leverage in support of student learning experiences (e.g., directed fieldwork, capstones, internships)

Qualifications

• Knowledge Organization: cultural, social, and ideological politics and practices of knowledge organization, representation, metadata and categorization, and management of digital content and cultural heritage collections
• Youth Services: librarians as facilitators of literacy, the joy of reading and learning of all types with children and youth that leverages the strength of libraries and archives as learning institutions
• Archives and Special Collections: addressing research, preservation and technical aspects of digital and physical collections in academic, community and cultural heritage settings
• Intellectual Freedom: libraries and archives as catalysts and leaders for intellectual freedom, freedom to read, policy-making and legislation pertaining to censorship and information accessibility

Skills

• Ability to contribute to at least one of the Information School’s current strategic areas: climate change, health and wellness, healthy information environments, and responsibility in artificial intelligence

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Application Instructions

Applications are accepted until October 31, 2024.