Two Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Positions, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Posted July 23, 2015
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Rank
School of Information Science & Learning Technologies
iSchool at University of Missouri
As part of our recently developed Strategic Plan and our enhanced commitment to research as an AAU member institution, the University of Missouri (MU) College of Education is committed to strengthening its focus on Library & Information Science. We are searching for two individuals to fill tenured or tenure-track, nine month, faculty positions who share the College’s commitment to quality research, excellent teaching, exceptional service to students and the profession, and to continuous quality improvement in an environment of civility and respect.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate in Library and Information Science or related field, by the time of appointment
Candidates will be evaluated on the following factors:
- Demonstrated research productivity or strong potential for research productivity
- Demonstrated ability or potential for seeking external funding
- Professional experience in libraries or other information organizations
- Ability to teach both foundational and a variety of elective courses in a curriculum aligned with American Library Association (ALA) accreditation Standards
About SISLT: The School offers the Master of Arts in Library Science, Master of Education and Education Specialist degrees in Educational Technology, and a Ph.D. degree in Information Science and Learning Technologies. SISLT faculty maintain active research programs across a spectrum of areas: social and cultural institutions (including libraries), digital humanities and digital libraries, information needs and uses, human-centered computing, social computing, and designing games for learning and other immersive technologies. LIS faculty emphasize public librarianship, youth services, metadata and information organization, digital humanities, user experience and usability, big data and analytics, and educational technologies.
The mission of SISLT is to improve the professional practice of information specialists and learning technologists; advance research on information, learning, and performance; disseminate knowledge, products, and services to improve the quality of life for all; and advance the economic well-being of Missouri and the Nation. As a member of the iSchool consortium (http://ischools.org), SISLT faculty share the common fundamental interest of all iSchools in investigating and disseminating knowledge about the relationship between information, people, and technology. This fundamental interest is reflected in the number and depth of collaborations among the SISLT faculty, and with other academic and administrative units at the University of Missouri.
Many of our projects are housed within the Allen Institute (http://alleninstitute.
About the College: The College of Education (COE) is ranked among the top doctoral granting colleges of education in the country. Today, the College of Education has a student population of approximately 1,300 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students with 87 tenured/tenure-track and 25 full-time non-tenure track faculty members. The COE recently completed a new strategic plan and is financially well positioned to invest in opportunities for innovative ideas in support of the plan. Annual expenditures for externally funded projects are approximately $15 million with funded projects in research, instruction and public service. Our research portfolio has increased significantly in recent years, and is poised for continued significant strategic growth. The College is a leader on the campus and is nationally recognized for its distance and online education programs.
About MU and the Surrounding Community: MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System. In 1848, MU became the first public university in the nation to open a college specific to teacher preparation. Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the Division, College, and MU. More information is available on the web at: education.missouri.edu.
MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 130,000 which has been rated by Money Magazine, Men’s Journal and MSN.COM as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over 34,000, and is designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University Extensive. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine and law on the same campus. As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation.
This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of life. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community. Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a 90-minute drive offering the shopping and cultural opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Columbia has a very high quality public school system and provides many opportunities for art, culture and music enthusiasts.
Appointment: Tenure-track, nine-month appointment beginning January 1, 2016 or September 1, 2016.
To Apply
Apply on-line at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-
Please contact Dr. Denice Adkins, Search Committee Chair, [email protected], for questions about the position.
Beginning Review Date: Formal review of applications will begin August 1,
2015 and continue until the positions are filled.
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran
Employer
Women, minorities and disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. To request ADA accommodations, please contact the Dean’s Office at 573-884-7717.