Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science

Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science

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Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science

Chicago State University (CSU) is the oldest public university in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago State University is Illinois’ only four‑year U.S. Department of Education‑designated Predominantly Black Institution (PBI). CSU serves over 1,500 undergraduate students and nearly 900 graduate students. The university is nationally accredited with five colleges in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, and Pharmacy, and proudly supports a diverse and non‑traditional student population that hails from 28 countries and 36 states.

The Department of Computing, Information and Mathematical Sciences, and Technology (CIMST) at Chicago State University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Library and Information Science (LIS) beginning Fall 2026.

CIMST is a vibrant and diverse academic unit that emphasizes the intersections of people, computing, information, and technology. The department offers a Master of Science (MS) degree in Library and Information Science. Our faculty and students represent a wide range of backgrounds, contributing to a dynamic and inclusive academic community.

• Teaching in one of the following areas: archives, records management, digital libraries, public libraries.
• Faculty must also be able to teach one or more of the core courses: foundations, organization of information, reference and user services, information technology, and/or research methods.
• Teach effectively in an online environment and participate actively in assessment activities.
• All faculty positions are governed by a collective bargaining agreement. Primary duties include teaching, research/creative activities, and service.
• Faculty are expected to teach 3–4 courses per semester, develop syllabi and teaching materials, collaborate with faculty, participate in professional development, and engage in assessment activities related to accreditation and program evaluation.
• Research expectations include scholarly work resulting in refereed publications, external grant submissions, and conference presentations.
• Service expectations include committee participation, program and community level service, and leadership roles as rank increases. Some service is campus‑based.

• Term: Full‑time, 9‑month appointment
• Start Date: Fall 2026

• Ph.D. in Library and Information Science or a closely related field; an ALA‑accredited master’s degree and/or professional library/archival experience.
• Evidence of potential for scholarly research and publications in LIS foundations, organization of information, reference and user services, information technology, research methods, archival studies, or related areas.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, advising graduate students, and mentoring research.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to supporting diverse student populations and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Ability and commitment to actively contribute to departmental, college, and university initiatives through high‑quality teaching, scholarly research, and professional service.

• Teaching and research experience in LIS foundations, organization of information, reference and user services, information technology, research methods, or archival studies.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability or interest in mentoring students in research or professional areas.
• Record of or potential for grant writing and external funding.
• Interest in departmental service, curriculum development, and program assessment.
• Experience at a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI), HBCU, or other minority‑serving institution.
• Prior experience delivering graduate courses online using learning management systems such as Brightspace.

Doctoral and master’s degree transcripts are required.