Assistant Professor, Library Science, Information Science Job at American Associ

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

• Job Title: Assistant Professor, Library Science, Information Science
• Requisition Number: FE04654
• Working Title:
• Department Name: 8M500:School of Information Science
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Type of Position: Faculty
• Position Time Status: Full‑Time
• Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track
• Required Education: Candidates are expected to 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.
• Required Related Experience: NA
• Required License/Registration/Certification: NA
• Job Summary: The College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky invites applications for two assistant professor positions. 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. We seek qualified faculty members to contribute to advancements in teaching, research, and service within the field of library and information science. Successful candidates will work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, engaging with colleagues, students, and community partners to impact the discipline. We are especially interested in individuals who 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 and Responsibilities

Candidates will be expected to teach a 2‑2 teaching load at the graduate level with opportunities to teach across the School's programs. This position is expected to have a distribution of effort of 50% research, 45% teaching, and 5% service. Faculty are expected to 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.

About the School

The University of Kentucky's School of Information Science, an interdisciplinary community of scholars and professionals, brings together communication, information, instruction, and technology. Students learn to leverage knowledge and skills to become critical and informed members of varied communities. We model and foster ethical and human‑centered approaches to problem solving, innovative research, information access and synthesis, and responsible leadership.

About the College

The College of Communication and Information is composed of two schools (School of Information Science and School of Journalism and Media), two departments (Department of Communication and Department of Integrated Strategic Communication), and interdisciplinary master’s and Ph.D. programs. It leads nearly 2,300 undergraduate majors and 400 graduate students while also teaching in the university's core curriculum.

About the University

Located in the vibrant city of Lexington, the University of Kentucky is a public, land‑grant institution that plays a critical leadership role in promoting wide access to education, economic development, and human well‑being. It offers a full spectrum of academic colleges and professional schools on one contiguous campus, fostering interdisciplinary research.

Application Materials

Application materials should include a letter of application that briefly summarizes background, qualifications, and interest in the position; a curriculum vitae; a brief research statement reviewing focus, expertise, accomplishments, and goals (attach as Specific Request 1); a brief teaching statement including philosophy of teaching and evidence of teaching excellence (attach as Specific Request 2); and contact information for three references when prompted in the application.

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter
3. Specific Request 1
4. Specific Request 2

Optional Documents

None requested.

Application review will begin November 3, 2025, and continue until positions are filled. Multiple positions available.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Maria Cahill at maria.cahill@uky.edu.

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Legal and Equal Opportunity Statements

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.