The School of Library and Information Studies at Texas Woman’s University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position. The faculty vacancy is a 9-month position; with optional summer employment. The school seeks outstanding applicants to teach in library science, with specialty in the areas of school librarianship and information technology. The school supports curricula for students in the College of Professional Education, College of Health Sciences and the College of Nursing, including a dual master's degree in Library Science and Health Studies and a minor in Library Science for doctoral students in other disciplines.

The School of Library and Information Studies, one of four departments in the College of Professional Education, is committed to excellence in graduate education. Currently, there are 13 FTE faculty lines. The Master's degree programs are accredited by the American Library Association and available entirely online.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

(a) Teach courses in the areas of Library Science at the master's; (b) advise students; (c) maintain an active research agenda and publish in journals relevant to the discipline; (d) actively serve on department, college, and university committees; and (e) work collaboratively with colleagues on campus and in the community.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:

(a) Earned doctorate (ABD considered) in Library and Information Studies or related discipline; (b) current certification in school librarianship; (c) experience with instructional design and integrating technology into K-12 curriculum as a school librarian; (d) strong potential for excellence in using technology and teaching graduate courses online; (e) strong potential for research and scholarship; and (f) willingness to participate in service activities of the program, department, college, university, and professional community.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcripts, and names with email address and phone numbers of three references via email to [log in to unmask] (e-mail Header or Subject line must include job title and job code number - IRC3075).

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Kathryn Masten, Assistant Professor

Texas Woman’s University

School of Library & Information Studies

Stoddard Hall, Room 407

P.O. Box 425438

Denton, TX 76204-5438

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940-898-2613 (office)

940-898-2611 (fax)