University of North Texas

College of Information

Department of Library and Information Sciences

Faculty Position: Information Organization

The Department of Library and Information Sciences in the College of Information at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a tenure-track position in information organization at the rank of assistant professor.  

Responsibilities: Applicant will be expected to teach the required master’s level information organization course, to teach and develop courses in the information organization program of study, deliver instruction in both residential and distributed learning environments, and play a substantial role in the Interdisciplinary Information Science PhD Program. The successful candidate will be expected to seek external funding to support his/her research efforts and to develop a record of scholarly research necessary to earn tenure.

Qualifications: The minimum requirement for appointment is an earned doctorate in library or information science or related field by the time of appointment. Preferred qualifications include a focus in traditional and emerging information organization theories and practices across information environments, including but not limited to cataloging and classification,  metadata and encoding standards, indexing and abstracting,  thesauri, ontologies, semantic web technologies, and communal information organization, (i.e., folksonomies, social tagging).  The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of effective teaching, research, and scholarship with experience/expertise in the area of information organization. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated record of funded scholarly research and publication.

Salary and benefits: Faculty appointments are for nine months with opportunities for summer teaching. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include a choice of retirement systems (including TIAA/CREF) and employer-funded health insurance.

Applications: Applicants must apply online at http://facultyjobs.unt.edu or use the direct link

( facultyjobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50795 )  

Attach the following application materials:

1)     Cover letter of application

2)     Complete curriculum vita

3)     List of three professional references with full contact information

4)     Unofficial transcripts

For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Shawne Miksa, Chair of the Information Organization Faculty Search Committee at [log in to unmask].

Review of applicants will begin in January 2010 and continue until the search is closed. Background check, letters of recommendation, and official transcripts are required prior to employment. 

The University of North Texas is an AA/ADA/EOE Institution, and is committed to an ethnically and culturally diverse community.

About North Texas: UNT is located in Denton, Texas at the apex of the Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton Metroplex triangle, with a metropolitan population of 7 million people, the fourth largest in the U.S. The Metroplex features a high-technology environment, conveniently located international airport, and a strong collaborative spirit. Texas has no state income tax, and Denton residents enjoy a moderate cost of living.