Inside Higher Ed
Assistant Professor, Library and Information Science
Inside Higher Ed, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Assistant Professor, Library and Information Science
The Morgridge College of Education (MCE) at the University of Denver (DU) invites applications for a full‑time, 9‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in the Library and Information Science (LIS) program. The candidate will teach and advise Master’s LIS students in our online and onsite programs and contribute to DU’s mission of public good.
Position Summary The role requires a candidate with knowledge of the library and information science field, committed to engaged scholarship and inclusive pedagogy. The position will involve teaching core courses, advising graduate students, and participating in program, department, college, and university service.
Essential Functions
Pursue a strong research agenda grounded in Library and Information Science and related fields.
Teach the equivalent of two courses per quarter each academic year (18‑20 credits), including both in‑person and online programs.
Teach core LIS courses such as Foundations of LIS, Research Methods, User & Access Services, Organization of Information, Management of Information Organizations, or Information Technology.
Advise and mentor graduate students in the LIS program.
Contribute to program, department, College, and University service.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with graduate students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.
Advanced scholarly expertise in library and information science, with interests in areas such as archives, cultural heritage curation, digitization, community‑centered practices, accessibility, sustainability, community informatics, metadata, ontologies, and linked data.
Excellent teaching skills in both in‑person and online settings.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in information science, library science, or a related field; ABD will be considered, but a doctorate must be earned by the start of employment.
Benefits The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.
Salary Range $76,000–$85,000.
Application Deadline and Requirements Job No. 498324 Submit application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 2, 2025. Candidates must apply online only (jobs.du.edu); only online applications will be accepted.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Denver is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
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Position Summary The role requires a candidate with knowledge of the library and information science field, committed to engaged scholarship and inclusive pedagogy. The position will involve teaching core courses, advising graduate students, and participating in program, department, college, and university service.
Essential Functions
Pursue a strong research agenda grounded in Library and Information Science and related fields.
Teach the equivalent of two courses per quarter each academic year (18‑20 credits), including both in‑person and online programs.
Teach core LIS courses such as Foundations of LIS, Research Methods, User & Access Services, Organization of Information, Management of Information Organizations, or Information Technology.
Advise and mentor graduate students in the LIS program.
Contribute to program, department, College, and University service.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with graduate students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.
Advanced scholarly expertise in library and information science, with interests in areas such as archives, cultural heritage curation, digitization, community‑centered practices, accessibility, sustainability, community informatics, metadata, ontologies, and linked data.
Excellent teaching skills in both in‑person and online settings.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in information science, library science, or a related field; ABD will be considered, but a doctorate must be earned by the start of employment.
Benefits The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.
Salary Range $76,000–$85,000.
Application Deadline and Requirements Job No. 498324 Submit application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 2, 2025. Candidates must apply online only (jobs.du.edu); only online applications will be accepted.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Denver is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
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