Assistant Professor, Archives and Digital Stewardship; Tenure track

Position: Assistant Professor, Archives and Digital Stewardship (Tenure track)
Position Title: Assistant Professor, Library & Information Science (Tenure track)

Department: School of Information Studies (SOIS)

Reports To: Associate Dean for SOIS

Location: On campus (River Forest, IL)

Position Summary:
The School of Information Studies (SOIS) seeks an Assistant tenure-track faculty member specializing in archives, cultural heritage preservation, and/or digital-cultural stewardship with a strong, critically insightful interdisciplinary focus. The successful candidate for this position will contribute to teaching, advising, scholarship, and service aligned with the University's mission and commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice, as well as collaborate with faculty inside and outside SOIS.

Further expectations include developing innovative/transformative curricular courses/initiatives addressing both emerging job market demands as well as socio-cultural needs in areas such as archives/archival theory and museums, records management, areas of digital stewardship (i.e., digital asset management, digital curation, digital humanities), cultural informatics, and community-based initiatives. Applicants should demonstrate expertise (or potential competencies) in cross-disciplinary and transdisciplinary partnerships, engagement with organizations that can provide experiential learning opportunities for students, and a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in teaching as well as research.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Teach graduate courses in Library and Information Science at the master's and doctoral levels with a standard teaching load of 21 credit hours, which corresponds to seven courses during the academic year.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of the MLIS and PhD programs.
• Advise and mentor graduate students, including PhD candidates engaged in dissertation work.
• Engage in scholarly activity appropriate for tenure and promotion, including research, publication, and/or grant activity related to Library and Information Science.
• Contribute to accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts within the School of Information Studies.
• Participate in service to the School of Information Studies, the University, and the profession through committee work, professional engagement, and community partnerships.
• Collaborate with faculty across academic units on interdisciplinary teaching, research, and grant initiatives.
• Support partnerships with libraries, archives, and community organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS
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All listed qualifications are required unless otherwise noted:

• Earned PhD in Library and Information Science or a PhD in a related field and at least one earned degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited institution. Doctoral candidates who are on ABD status with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or earlier will be considered.
• Demonstrated preparation to teach graduate-level courses.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive, and equity-centered teaching practices
• Evidence of scholarly potential and service consistent with expectations for tenure-track faculty.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, and community partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical experience in a library, archive, or information organization.
• Experience teaching, advising, and mentoring in master's and/or doctoral programs.
• Experience teaching online, hybrid, and in person.
• Experience with program development, accreditation, and assessment in professional preparation programs.
• Record of or potential for external grant activity.

CLASSIFICATION NOTE

• Candidates with additional relevant experience and demonstrated competencies may be considered for appointment at the Associate rank

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Salary and FLSA Status

• FLSA Status:
  Exempt, full-time
• SALARY: $65,000 - $81,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

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