Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction

The School of Library and Information Science at the University of Iowa (SLIS) invites applications for an academic-year instructional- track faculty at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. The position will begin August 09, 2027, with the possibility of a January 04, 2027 start date, if desired. This is a full-time academic-year (9 month) instructional track faculty position with an initial three-year appointment. Renewal is possible, dependent on recurrent funding and performance.We seek an individual with expertise and experience in special collections librarianship and archives, and/or academic librarianship, addressing research, preservation and technical aspects of work with both digital and physical collections in academic, community and cultural heritage settings. The successful applicant will be expected to teach four courses during the fall and spring semesters (one of which is fulfilled each semester by overseeing coordination of all practicum experiences for non-teacher librarian students in the SLIS Program) and serve SLIS in recruiting and advising. ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will work with faculty, staff, and students to implement the mission of the University of Iowa and the School of Library and Information Science through the following:Teach and mentor SLIS graduate students.Service through participation in department, college, and university committees.Leadership and service in support of the School’s and University’s mission.AppointmentThis is a 9-month academic year instructional track position at the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor. The initial three-year appointment is anticipated to start as early as January 04, 2027, or as late as August 09, 2027.Education Requirement: An MLIS from an ALA-Accredited ProgramThree years of LIS professional experience, preferably within special collections, archives, academic libraries, or other GLAM organizations. A PhD in LIS or a related discipline may be substitutedDesirable Qualifications: Capacity to work with students specializing in areas across LIS disciplinesDemonstrated teaching experience in K-12 or higher education settings, preferably at the master's levelAbout the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS)The School of Library and Information Science offers MA programs at the main campus in Iowa City as well as fully online. The School of Library and Information Science(SLIS) was granted continued accreditation status by the American Library Association in July 2024.SLIS offers classes synchronously, asynchronously, and synchronous hybrid. Synchronous online and hybrid classes meet one day a week for 2.5 hours. Distance students may participate in live hybrid classes with campus students, increasing opportunities to collaborate, build collegial relationships, and learn from practicing experts in the field.SLIS has a strong history of interdisciplinary projects and partnerships, including the UI Center for the Book, the English Ph.D. program, the College of Law, and the College of Education. All SLIS faculty have collaborative relationships with other units on campus, with such collaboration actively encouraged by both SLIS and College leadership.Please see the posting for full details and to apply: https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/75969Review of applications will commence in late August.