Assistant or Associate Professor of Library

Tenure Status:
Tenure Track

Department:
Leadership, Library and Information Science, and Research - 260300

• ALA-accredited MLIS degree or equivalent advanced degree (Needto submit degree/official transcript by the first day of employment)
• A doctorate degree, or ABD with completion date by Sept. 1, atthe time of appointment in Library and Information Science, or arelated field
• Online teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level

• Capacity to work with students specializing in areas across LISdisciplines
• Defined research agenda
• Areas of interest might include the following: informationbehavior, information retrieval, human-information interaction,data science, artificial intelligence, human-centered computing,information management, knowledge organization, information visualization, digital scholarship, information policy, digitalstewardship, or related areas
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the abilityto communicate with a broad group of individuals
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Familiarity with current LMS platforms (preferably Canvas)
• Evidence of a current or emerging research agenda related tolibrary and information science
• Experience with assessment and accreditation
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative environment while fostering a welcoming and respectfulatmosphere
• Record of service to organization or profession
• Ability to teach Organization of Information
• Experience in information science

License/Certification

Required:

N/A

Department of Leadership, Library and Information Science, and Research

The Library and Information Science program at Appalachian State University prepares students to pursue careers in libraries or information fields. The Program has achieved Pre-Candidacy Accreditation status from the American Library Association (ALA):
View Program retention and graduation data. The Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) is a 36-credit hour online degree program that prepares students to foster digital and information literacies, assist underserved populations, andbridge the gap between people, information, and technology. The program's curriculum has been developed and is reviewed annually toensure that it enables students to successfully meet the program'sLearning Objectives.

• Granted Precandidacy Accreditation Status from the American Library Association
• Growing program

• Teach graduate courses in Library and Information Science at the master's level, 18 credit hours, which corresponds to six courses during the academic year.
• Curriculum and course development, especially in areas of information science.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of the MLIS programs.
• Advise and mentor graduate students.
• Engage in scholarly activity appropriate for tenure and promotion, including research, publication, and/or grant activityrelated to Library and Information Science.
• Contribute to accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts within the Library and Information Science Program.
• Participate in service through committee work, professionalengagement, and community partnerships.
• Connect the program with emerging information professions.
• Collaborate with faculty across academic units on interdisciplinary teaching, research, and grant initiatives.
• Engage in an active program of scholarship and professional service to the MLIS Program, the Department, the University, and/orthe public, including committee work as specified in the University's Faculty Handbook.

Proposed Date of Hire: 07/01/2027

Suggested Salary Range:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 10/15/2026

Appalachian State University is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate inaccess to its educational programs and activities, or with respectto hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basisof race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status,genetic information or sexual orientation.