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Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Science The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001 Job Posting: 0001438 Apply at: https://jobs.usm.edu/ Teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level, participate in the development and delivery of courses both face to face and via Internet; be contributing member of the library and information science community locally and nationally; and serve on faculty and university committees. A PhD in library and information science or closely allied discipline; demonstrated skills with current information technology and evidence of potential excellence in teaching and research. Competence with and interest in information and communications technologies, services to multicultural populations, and interdisciplinary approaches to information problems. Minimum: Expertise and ability to teach in one or more of the traditional library science core, including but not limited to: technical services, information storage and retrieval, database design and management, instructional design, school library media centers, and services to children. Preferred: Demonstrated expertise and ability to teach in one or more of the traditional library science core, including but not limited to: technical services, information storage and retrieval, database design and management, instructional design, school library media centers, and services to children. Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-extensive university fulfilling its mission of being a leading university in engaging and empowering individuals to transform lives and communities. The University of Southern Mississippi, which enrolls nearly 16,000 students each year, is the only dual-campus university in Mississippi with campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach. Six additional research sites are located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Meridian. Learn more at www.usm.edu. Information about the School of Library and Information Science is found at www.usm.edu/slis. Work hours will vary depending on teaching schedule and office hours. Onsite as well as online office hours are expected. Contact: Melanie J. Norton, Ph.D. 601-266-4228 [log in to unmask]