Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Posted December 8, 2020
Description:
The School of Library & Information Science at Louisiana State University announces the availability of a full-time Assistant Professor of Professional Practice position to teach graduate courses in library & information science with a focus in school librarianship and coordinate the Graduate Certificate in School Librarianship. The candidate will have a commitment to teaching excellence and service to the profession. This is a 12-month appointment starting May 2021 and may be renewed annually based on successful performance review. Relocation is not required. All courses are 100% online and asynchronous.
Responsibilities:
80% Teaching: Teach online graduate courses to support the school librarianship specialization and the Graduate Certificate in School Librarianship (CSLIB) and others for the Master of Library and Information Science degree. The teaching load is ten (10) courses per calendar year: eight (8) courses per academic year (4 per semester) and two (2) courses per summer term.
20% Service and Field Work: Organize, coordinate and supervise students participating in librarianship; advise students in school librarianship; conduct CSLIB program assessment and file necessary reports with the College of Human Sciences and Education; serve as SLIS liaison to the School of Education and the Louisiana Department of Education; supervise student engagement activities; serve on appropriate School, College, University, and Professional committees; attendance at Louisiana Association of School Librarians conferences; and fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Library & Information Sciences
- 3 years teaching experience or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Library & Information Science, Education, or equivalent;
- 5 years of increasingly responsible experience as a school librarian or equivalent;
- Experience teaching university graduate-level courses online
How to Apply:
The original job posting with full description can be found here. Apply using the job portal found there. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.