Full-time Lecturer, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Posted June 21, 2016
The University of North Texas, Department of Library of Information Sciences, invites applications for a lecturer (non-tenure track) position in library and information sciences for Fall 2016 to be based in the greater Houston, Texas area. The successful applicant will be expected to teach Master’s level core courses (and other courses) in the one or more of following areas: information and knowledge professions, information access and knowledge inquiry, or information organization. Applicants should to be committed to teaching as their primary focus and be able to demonstrate strong, innovative, and varied teaching methods. Professional, university, college, and departmental service will be expected. There are no research expectations for this position. Some travel may be required.
Minimum qualifications:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in information sciences or a related field or be in candidacy stage at the time of appointment. Candidate must also have post-secondary teaching experience or a combination of teaching and professional experience.
Preferred qualifications:
Preference will be giving to candidates who have experience working with distance education and cohorts as well as experience in designing and delivering courses in a variety of formats, such as face-to-face, online, and blended. Evidence of teaching via distance or distributed learning methods is highly desirable. Candidates who have the ability to collaborate with the community of practitioners and colleagues are desirable. Evidence of service to his/her professional community is also preferred.
This is a 9-month position with optional summer teaching.
To apply for the position, visit facultyjobs.unt.edu/
Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Jodi Philbrick, Lecturer Search Committee Chair,[email protected] or 940-369-5880.