Assistant Professor of Information, Library, & Research Sciences Job at Universi
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, United States, 27497
Position Number
001358
Functional Title
Assistant Professor of Information, Library, & Research Sciences
Position Type
Tenure Stream
Position Eclass
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is one of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, and 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Department of Information, Library, & Research Sciences (ILRS) at the UNC Greensboro School of Education invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 1, 2026. This position is a 9‑month appointment on the main Greensboro campus with promotion and tenure possibilities. Tenure‑track faculty members have responsibilities in three areas: teaching, research, and service. Salary is $73,000‑$76,000, commensurate with qualifications. ILRS offers Bachelor, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in intersecting areas of information, library, and research & evaluation sciences, including a Master’s of Library & Information Science degree accredited by the American Library Association. According to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report, the MLIS program is ranked #2 in North Carolina and #22 across the United States. We offer a fully online, synchronous Master of Library & Information Science degree, as well as a variety of in‑person and hybrid programs.
Position Summary
Candidates with a specialization in collection development and collection management are preferred. Other areas of interest will also be considered, including the following:
- 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. Consideration will be given to candidates who have not yet earned their doctorate at the time of application, but who anticipate earning their doctorate in the near future.
- 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.
- A record of, or the 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
- A commitment to research and scholarship that advances the needs of wide‑ranging communities within the profession, the state, and the campus of UNC Greensboro.
- A 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.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training and experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application Deadline and Procedures: Review of applications will begin on September 22, 2025, and will continue until the position is successfully filled. Candidates should upload the following materials electronically via the https://jobsearch.uncg.edu system:
- A letter of application, including statements that articulate the candidate’s teaching philosophy, research agenda, and service/community engagement.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- List of three references (including name, phone number, and email).
For further information or questions about this position, please contact the search committee chair: Dr. Fatih Oguzf_oguz@uncg.edu
Recruitment Range
$73,000 - $76,000
Org #-Department
Info/Library/Research/Science - 12024
Job Open Date
07/15/2025
For Best Consideration Date
09/22/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
Number of Months per Year
9
FLSA
Exempt
Physical Effort
Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F