Assistant​/Associate Professor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Final date to receive applications: 3 November 2025

The School of Information and Library Science (SILS) seeks a dedicated, innovative, and passionate individual to join our tenure‑track faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The candidate’s research and teaching will focus on Youth and Information, including but not limited to public and/or school youth library services, digital literacy, and youth advocacy & community engagement.

For this position, faculty will be involved in the following:

• Developing and conducting a cohesive research agenda in their area of expertise
• Designing and developing innovative curriculum content
• Advising students
• Participating in school, university, and professional activities
• Contributing to shared academic governance

Candidates are required to have an earned PhD or EdD with experience in research settings, and provide evidence of research and teaching excellence, and the potential for leadership in their area of expertise.

• Demonstrated experience in youth librarianship or working with youth in other information contexts.
• A record of scholarly research and publication in youth‑focused library or information services.
• Experience in teaching or mentoring at the university level (or equivalent).
• Experience fostering the belonging and empowerment of underserved populations.
• Knowledge of current trends and emerging technologies in youth services, such as digital storytelling, coding programs for youth, or library‑based youth engagement and advocacy.
• Participation in professional organizations related to youth librarianship.
• Experience furthering goals of community, well‑being, and/or sustainability.
• Experience developing developmentally appropriate, youth‑focused library programs, contributing to information, digital, and AI literacies, and building inter‑generational relationships.