University of Alabama Libraries is hiring: Assistant Professor, Library Science,

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

Department: School of Information Science

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Type of Position: Faculty

Position Time Status: Full‑Time

Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track Required

Education Required: 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.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• Teach a 2-2 teaching load at the graduate level with opportunities to teach across the School’s programs.
• Distribution of effort: 50% research, 45% teaching, 5% service.
• Maintain a personal research program and participate in professional activities.
• Serve on university committees and advise students.
• 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 is an interdisciplinary community of scholars and professionals. Students learn to leverage knowledge and skills to become critical and informed members of varied communities. The School models and fosters ethical and human‑centered approaches to problem solving, innovative research, information access and synthesis, and responsible leadership.

The School offers two online master’s degrees (library science and information communication technology), an undergraduate major in information communication technology (including an online degree completion component), and an online minor in information studies. Additionally, the School of Information Science includes the Instructional Communication and Research group, which teaches university core courses in multi‑modal communication to incoming students.

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. More than 100 full‑time faculty lead nearly 2,300 undergraduate majors and 400 graduate students while also teaching in the university’s core curriculum and serving students pursuing minors and certificates in the college.

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. The campus is home to 35,000 students, more than 2,500 faculty members, and nearly 14,000 staff members.

About Lexington

Lexington is a great place to live, work, and study. With a population of roughly 320,000, the city offers both the warmth and lower cost of living of a small city and the amenities of a larger city, including arts, cultural events, and a thriving dining scene.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Specific Request 1 (brief research statement)
4. Specific Request 2 (brief teaching statement)

Preferred documents (optional):

Professional references, teaching evaluations, research proposals, and additional supporting materials.

Application review will begin November 3, 2025, and continue until positions are filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Maria Cahill at maria.cahill@uky.edu.

Applicants may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, including a national background check and/or drug screen.

For benefits information visit https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits

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