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Job Description

1. Produce high quality research for publication in top-ranked journals;
2. Teach and develop graduate level, distance-education courses in librarianship and information studies;
3. Contribute to systematic planning and development of the library and information studies program;
4. Seek external funding opportunities to support scholarly activities, and;
5. Participate in the professional and intellectual community through professional and university service.

1. Strong potential or history of research and scholarly activities;
2. Demonstrated or potential ability to teach one or more of these MLIS Core classes: Knowledge Organization, Knowledge Resources, Library Management & Leadership.
3. Candidates interested in the senior faculty position must have the requisite scholarly record to warrant a tenured appointment in the department

Minimum Qualifications - Education or training

Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Preferred Qualifications

• An MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program;
• A record of service and leadership in the profession;
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity;
• The ability to work collaboratively;
• Experience with effective and innovative online, asynchronous instruction;
• A record of peer-reviewed publications and/or external grant experience;
• Interest and experience in research and teaching in new and emerging areas of library and information studies; and
• Professional and/or teaching experience in libraries, archives, or information organization.