Job Title: Assistant Professor, Univ. of RI GSLIS

The Graduate School of Library and Information Studies in the Harrington School of Communication and Media at the University of Rhode Island is hiring an Assistant Professor specializing in School Library Media, beginning in Fall, 2017. This position is a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track appointment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Teaching graduate courses in library media, including the required School Library Media Pre-Practicum and Practicum courses, and other electives and core courses in the School both in person and online; coordinating our existing NCATE/CAEP and ALA Accredited School Library Media Program; collaborating with and serving as liaison to the School of Education; advising students and supervising practicum; maintaining an active research agenda leading to a sustained record of publications; seeking external funding as appropriate; participating in state, regional, national, and international professional organizations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. PhD in Library and Information Studies or equivalent doctoral degree by appointment date August 2017;
2. Master's degree leading to licensure as all-grades library media specialist
3. Experience as a public school library media specialist
4. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
5. Evidence of a scholarly research agenda.
6. Experience teaching diverse populations and a commitment to working with non-traditional students

1. Demonstrated experience in teaching online.
2. Demonstrated ability to secure external funding
3. Demonstrated ability to participate in interdisciplinary research, teaching, and service  

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Please attach 4 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Profile Application: (#1) cover letter, (#2) Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact information of 3 references, (#3) statement of teaching philosophy, and (#4) statement of research agenda.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Search is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2016. Second consideration may be given to applications received by January 15, 2017. Applications received subsequent to second consideration date may not be given full consideration.