Faculty (Non-Tenure Track), Simmons College School of Library and Information Science, Boston, MA
Posted October 4, 2016
Full-time 10 month Contract Faculty (Non-Tenure Track)
Simmons College was chartered in 1899 and opened in 1902; the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) began with the College. Today, SLIS has nearly 800 students on two campuses and online, some 50 of whom are in our PhD program. A top-ten ranked program in U.S. News & World Report, SLIS attracts students from all over the United States and the world. Alumni hail from every state and over 80 countries. The program offers a dynamic environment for research and learning. Our faculty have received grants from a diverse array of federal agencies and private foundations.
Simmons SLIS invites applicants for an annual contract faculty appointment. Reappointment is possible based on performance and school needs. This is not a tenure-track appointment.
Responsibilities: Teach in the core curriculum and electives, as needed; contribute to developing curriculum; engage in appropriate scholarship and provide service to the School, the College, and the information professions.
Areas of Specialization: We seek faculty to support and contribute to a nationally ranked LIS program. We are specifically interested in candidates who have expertise in one or more of the following areas: public libraries, information services, business information, legal information, government information, digital libraries, assessment, and instruction. The faculty member will also teach in the core curriculum.
Requirements: Preference will be given to applicants who hold a doctoral degree in library and information science, or an appropriate related field. We seek applicants who can demonstrate excellence in teaching and leadership in professional service. Engagement in appropriate scholarly activities is also required. Experience in the area of designing and delivering online courses is highly desirable.
Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The faculty member will be expected to teach in both the face-to-face and online environments. Simmons College participates in TIAA/CREF and offers excellent benefits packages, including tuition reimbursement for dependents at Simmons and other institutions.
Simmons College is strongly committed to diversity, and values candidates who bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences to our community. Please visit us at http://www.simmons.edu/slis/.
For further information, please contact the Search Committee Chair Amy Pattee ([email protected])
To apply: Please apply online at https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayj
Applicants need to upload the following required documents: cover letter, C.V., statement of teaching philosophy, letter outlining areas of appropriate scholarship, and names and contact information for three references.
Consideration of applications will begin October 15, and will continue until the position is filled.