Faculty Position in School Library Media, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Posted December 18, 2015
University of Maryland, College of Information Studies (Maryland’s iSchool)
Full-time, Professional Track Faculty Position in School Library Media
The iSchool at the University of Maryland (http://ischool.umd.edu) seeks an energetic, creative, and forward-thinking individual for a professional track faculty position in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment where teaching, service, and research are highly valued and colleagues collaborate in all aspects of their academic work. We seek a colleague who will be a leader and teacher in the school library specialization of our Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program.
The School Library specialization within the MLIS program at the University of Maryland is consistently ranked among the top programs in the nation, and our new specialization in Y(outh) eX(perience) (YX) offers a unique educational path for students seeking to specialize in youth learning and technologies in informal settings.
The responsibilities of this position will include:
- Serving as the administrator of the School Library specialization, including:
- Recruiting students for the specialization,
- Working with school districts,
- Overseeing internships,
- Representing the specialization as needed in college committees, and
- Managing the certification and accreditation requirements of the specialization, including collection of learning outcomes data;
- Teaching courses in the school library and related specializations, including YX and Diversity & Inclusion, as applicable.
The iSchool enrolls over 500 students in four degree programs: Ph.D., a Master of Library Science (MLS), a Master of Information Management (MIM), and a Master of Human Computer Interaction (HCI). Faculty members across these programs teach as well as conduct collaborative research that takes advantage of this interdisciplinary environment. The iSchool is internationally known for its vibrant programs in archives, records management, and library and information studies. Members of the faculty hold joint appointments in Business, Education, English, the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies, and the Information Policy and Access Center. This is a 9-month appointment, with possible opportunities for summer teaching and research and collaboration with other faculty in the College. Salary and benefits are competitive based upon qualifications and experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Record of teaching excellence and innovation;
- Experience teaching online;
- Experience working with school library programs, either via partnership with an academic or other program, or as a school library media specialist;
- PhD in Library & Information Studies, Education, or a related field; or PhD in an unrelated field with commensurate experience to establish expertise in school library media.
Preferences
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience with program administration;
- Familiarity with processes for complying with accreditation requirements;
- A record of scholarship, professional experience, and/or outreach in the area of school library media.
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
To apply, please go to https://ejobs.umd.edu/
- A letter of interest that clearly describes your background and expertise in the area, and the specific contributions you would make to the iSchool and the School Library specialization;
- Your CV or resume;
- A list of 3 professional references. For each reference, please include the person’s name, title, institution, contact information (including telephone number and email address), the capacity in which you know (or have known) this person (e.g., instructor, advisor, employer), and how long you have known this person.
- A statement of your teaching philosophy and a small sample of teaching artifacts that represents you as a teacher.