Assistant Professor in School of Library and Information Studies, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Posted December 15, 2014
Texas Woman’s University is seeking an assistant professor in the School of Library and Information Studies (tenure-track). The successful candidate will serve as a leader in curricular development in the areas of information and communication technology, specifically innovative applications of technology in informatics and other areas of Library and Information Studies including metadata, data mining, and digital curation.
Review of applications will begin in January 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. The position starting date is August, 2015.
Qualifications include:
(a) An earned doctorate in Library and Information Studies, or a related discipline (ABD considered);
(b) potential for excellence in graduate instruction;
(c) strong potential for teaching on-line courses and the use of technology;
(d) strong potential for research and scholarship; and
(e) willingness to participate in service activities of the program, department, college, university, and community.
Responsibilities include:
(a) Teaching courses in the areas of Library Science at the master’s level;
(b) advising students;
(c) maintaining an active research agenda and a sustained scholarly productivity;
(d) actively serve on department, college, and university committees;
(e) serving as the leader in curricular development in the areas of information and communication technology, specifically innovative applications of technology in informatics and other areas of Library and Information Studies including metadata, data mining, and digital curation; and
(f) working collaboratively with colleagues on campus and in the community.
Additional Information
Texas Woman’s University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation’s largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. The College of Arts and Sciences, with over thirty-five percent of TWU’s graduate and undergraduate population of over 15,000, prepares students for success in a global world. Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu. Information about the School of Library and Information Studies is found at http://www.twu.edu/slis.
Texas Woman’s University, an AA/EEO/VEVRAA employer, supports diversity. Men and women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate’s ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. All positions at Texas Woman’s University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.
To Apply:
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 [email protected]. Your e-mail Header or Subject line must include job title and job code number – 15PE-SLIS01.
Questions about the position may be directed to: Dr. Ling Hwey Jeng, SLIS Director, at [email protected] or 940-898-2607.