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Assistant Professor of Information, Library, & Research Sciences
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Assistant Professor of Information, Library, & Research Sciences Position Number : 001358 Position Type : Tenure Stream Position Eclass : FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn University Information : UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNCG has 20,000+ students and 3,000+ faculty and staff from 90+ nationalities. The university offers 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, and 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs. For more information, visit uncg.edu. Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit The Department of Information, Library, & Research Sciences (ILRS) at the UNC Greensboro School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 1, 2026. This is a 9-month appointment on the main Greensboro campus with promotion and tenure possibilities. Tenure-track faculty have responsibilities in three areas: teaching, research, and service. Salary is $73,000-$76,000, commensurate with qualifications. ILRS offers Bachelors, Master’s, and Ph.D. programs in information, library, and research & evaluation sciences, including an MLIS degree accredited by the American Library Association. The program includes online and in-person/hybrid offerings. This position has a 9-month appointment with promotion and tenure opportunities. Tenure-track faculty responsibilities include teaching, research, and service. Position Summary Preferred : Candidates with a specialization in collection development and collection management are preferred. Other areas of interest include: Digital resource management Contracting, licensing, budgeting, and vendor relations Information access issues related to digital collections Partnerships, collaboration, and outreach with information organizations Intellectual Freedom and Intellectual Property Special libraries Leadership and advocacy Emerging technologies and digital equity Community engagement with wide range of user communities Other areas related to collection development and collection management Responsibilities Participate in instruction, research, publication, and other scholarly activities. Teach in synchronous, online environments primarily at the graduate level, with opportunities to teach face-to-face in the undergraduate program. Mentor and advise graduate students. Provide service to the department, school, university, profession, and community. Minimum Qualifications Required Education and Qualifications Earned doctorate in library/information science, education, or related field by start date of employment. Consideration given to candidates who anticipate earning a doctorate soon. Master’s degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent. Capacity to teach and mentor at the graduate level. A record of, or potential for: Active engagement with current theories and methodologies in the field Developing a program of research and scholarship Instructional expertise in teaching librarianship Preferred Qualifications Commitment to research and scholarship serving diverse communities within the profession, state, and UNC Greensboro campus Leadership experience in information organizations Experience with tools, technologies, and standards used in developing and managing collections across library types Strong communication and people-focused teaching/research approach Understanding of social, political, and economic issues shaping information organizations Salary is determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations if no applicants meet required qualifications. Tenure Status : Tenure Track Special Instructions To Applicants Application Deadline and Procedures : Review of applications will begin September 22, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Materials to upload via the UNCG job search system include: (1) letter of application with teaching philosophy, research agenda, and service/community engagement, (2) current vitae, (3) list of three references with contact information. Applicants should provide at least three references with contact details in the References section; references will be contacted via email for confidential letters of recommendation when being considered for an interview. More Information : For questions about this position, contact the search committee chair: Dr. Fatih Oguzf_oguz@uncg.edu Open Dates and Salary : Recruitment Range $73,000 - $76,000; Job Open Date 07/15/2025; Best Consideration Date 09/22/2025; Open Until Filled: Yes; FTE: 1.000; Type of Appointment: Permanent; Months per Year: 9; FLSA: Exempt Note : Physical effort includes reading, writing, hearing, talking, standing, and sitting. Seniority level
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Assistant Professor of Information, Library, & Research Sciences Position Number : 001358 Position Type : Tenure Stream Position Eclass : FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn University Information : UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNCG has 20,000+ students and 3,000+ faculty and staff from 90+ nationalities. The university offers 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, and 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs. For more information, visit uncg.edu. Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit The Department of Information, Library, & Research Sciences (ILRS) at the UNC Greensboro School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 1, 2026. This is a 9-month appointment on the main Greensboro campus with promotion and tenure possibilities. Tenure-track faculty have responsibilities in three areas: teaching, research, and service. Salary is $73,000-$76,000, commensurate with qualifications. ILRS offers Bachelors, Master’s, and Ph.D. programs in information, library, and research & evaluation sciences, including an MLIS degree accredited by the American Library Association. The program includes online and in-person/hybrid offerings. This position has a 9-month appointment with promotion and tenure opportunities. Tenure-track faculty responsibilities include teaching, research, and service. Position Summary Preferred : Candidates with a specialization in collection development and collection management are preferred. Other areas of interest include: Digital resource management Contracting, licensing, budgeting, and vendor relations Information access issues related to digital collections Partnerships, collaboration, and outreach with information organizations Intellectual Freedom and Intellectual Property Special libraries Leadership and advocacy Emerging technologies and digital equity Community engagement with wide range of user communities Other areas related to collection development and collection management Responsibilities Participate in instruction, research, publication, and other scholarly activities. Teach in synchronous, online environments primarily at the graduate level, with opportunities to teach face-to-face in the undergraduate program. Mentor and advise graduate students. Provide service to the department, school, university, profession, and community. Minimum Qualifications Required Education and Qualifications Earned doctorate in library/information science, education, or related field by start date of employment. Consideration given to candidates who anticipate earning a doctorate soon. Master’s degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent. Capacity to teach and mentor at the graduate level. A record of, or potential for: Active engagement with current theories and methodologies in the field Developing a program of research and scholarship Instructional expertise in teaching librarianship Preferred Qualifications Commitment to research and scholarship serving diverse communities within the profession, state, and UNC Greensboro campus Leadership experience in information organizations Experience with tools, technologies, and standards used in developing and managing collections across library types Strong communication and people-focused teaching/research approach Understanding of social, political, and economic issues shaping information organizations Salary is determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations if no applicants meet required qualifications. Tenure Status : Tenure Track Special Instructions To Applicants Application Deadline and Procedures : Review of applications will begin September 22, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Materials to upload via the UNCG job search system include: (1) letter of application with teaching philosophy, research agenda, and service/community engagement, (2) current vitae, (3) list of three references with contact information. Applicants should provide at least three references with contact details in the References section; references will be contacted via email for confidential letters of recommendation when being considered for an interview. More Information : For questions about this position, contact the search committee chair: Dr. Fatih Oguzf_oguz@uncg.edu Open Dates and Salary : Recruitment Range $73,000 - $76,000; Job Open Date 07/15/2025; Best Consideration Date 09/22/2025; Open Until Filled: Yes; FTE: 1.000; Type of Appointment: Permanent; Months per Year: 9; FLSA: Exempt Note : Physical effort includes reading, writing, hearing, talking, standing, and sitting. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries: Online Audio and Video Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Inside Higher Ed. Get notified about new Information Assistant jobs in Greensboro, NC. Greensboro, NC — postings and other related job listings may appear below.
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