Job Description

Full Time

The School of Library and Information Science at the University of Iowa (SLIS) invites applications for an academic-year instructional track faculty at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The position will begin August 20, 2025.

This is a full-time academic-year (9 month) instructional track faculty position with an initial three-year appointment. Renewal is possible, dependent on recurrent funding and performance. We seek an individual with expertise in public libraries, community engagement, leadership, and management. The successful applicant will be expected to teach three courses during the fall and spring semesters, coordinate practicum experiences for students in the SLIS Program, and serve SLIS in recruiting, advising, and program coordination for the Undergraduate to Graduate students.

Responsibilites

The successful candidate will work with faculty, staff, and students to implement the mission of the University of Iowa and the School of Library and Information Science through the following:

Teach and mentor Undergraduate to Graduate and graduate students.

Service through participation in department, college, and university committees.

Leadership and service in support of the School’s and University’s mission.

Appointment

This is a 9-month academic year instructional track position at the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor. The initial three-year appointment is anticipated to start August 20, 2025.

About the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS)

The School of Library and Information Science offers MA programs at the main campus in Iowa City and distance programs online. The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) was granted continued accreditation status by the American Library Association in July 2024.

SLIS offers classes synchronously, asynchronously, and hybrid. Synchronous and hybrid classes meet one day a week for 2.5 hours. Distance students may participate in live hybrid classes with campus students, increasing opportunities to collaborate, build collegial relationships, and learn from practicing experts in the field.

SLIS has a strong history of interdisciplinary projects and partnerships, including the UI Center for the Book, the English Ph.D. program, the College of Law, and the College of Education. All SLIS faculty have collaborative relationships with other units on campus, with such collaboration actively encouraged by both SLIS and College leadership.

About the Graduate College

Founded in 1900, the University of Iowa (UI) Graduate College manages the enrollment and degree progress for nearly 5,000 students from over 100 graduate programs in 10 different colleges which span the Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Engineering, Education, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, and Business.

The Graduate College has a history of innovation, which serves as a strong foundation for our contemporary initiatives in graduate education. The UI was among the first universities to offer MFA and DMA degrees, to accept and foster interdisciplinary research by faculty and students, and to embrace professional degrees at the doctoral level (DPT, DNP, and AUD).

The mission of the UI Graduate College is to foster an intellectual environment conducive to exemplary research, scholarship, and creativity among graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty. The College makes every effort to ensure that the graduate programs offered by the University are of high quality and stimulate the creation of new knowledge and information, and that these efforts simultaneously benefit both graduate and undergraduate student learning. The Graduate College serves as an advocate for graduate education, allocates resources that support graduate students and programs, manages policies and procedures to establish and assess graduate programs, and fosters interdisciplinary programs.

The Graduate College promotes excellence in the academic community. The Graduate College is regularly reviewed by the Office of the Provost and conducts periodic review of graduate programs, ensuring high quality programs that continue to prepare students to become part of the highly skilled workforce needed to solve the complex social and economic problems locally, nationally, and globally in the 21st century.

About the University and Surrounding Community

The University of Iowa (UI) is world-renowned for its commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. UI has been a member of the Big Ten conference since 1899 and the Association of American Universities since 1909. UI ranks #28 among the nation’s 629 public universities (U. S. News & World Report). More than 33,000 students earn bachelor’s, graduate, and professional degrees from UI’s 12 colleges.

The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a UNESCO City of Literature that is widely recognized as one of the country’s most livable communities. With 70,000 residents, Iowa City is an attractive haven for scholars, scientists, artists, writers, and professionals of all kinds. Highlights of living in Iowa City include outstanding affordable health care, excellent libraries and schools, historic neighborhoods, and a lively downtown. Chicago, St. Louis, and Minneapolis/St. Paul are a short car or bus trip away, and nearby Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) connects travelers to the world. The relationship between Iowa City and the UI is very cooperative and supportive. The University of Iowa is a founding member of the Central Midwest Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) and is committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented faculty and staff and assisting dual-career couples.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

An MLIS from an ALA-accredited program and professional experience in a LIS setting.

Demonstrated teaching experience, preferably at the Master’s level.

Experience or familiarity with online instruction.

Three years of experience in a leadership role, preferably at a public library, museum, or other GLAM organization. A Ph.D. in LIS or related discipline may be substituted.

Capacity to work with students specializing in areas across the LIS disciplines.

Strong record of service to the profession.

Evidence of excellent teaching skills in online education in higher education.

Experience with program coordination, recruiting, and advising.

Experience in management, leadership, community engagement, and working in public libraries.

Experience in teaching and mentoring.

Successful experience in grants or external research funding.

Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
Supporting Attachments

Number of References:3

Letters of Recommendation are required as part of the application process. Upon submission, references selected will be notified by e-mail with directions on how to electronically submit letters to the University of Iowa.

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