The School of Information Science and Learning Technologies (SISLT) – the iSchool at the University of Missouri – seeks to recruit an energetic, highly motivated scholar who will contribute to the research, teaching, and service of the school in the MLIS, PhD, and certificate programs, as well as growing undergraduate options. We seek a candidate whose work complements and builds from current faculty research strengths in Library and Information Sciences. The ideal candidate will bring a high potential for work in digital humanities and/or law librarianship, with additional skills in information visualization and in leveraging legal sources and data to solve real-world problems.
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Open rank (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor) faculty position with an emphasis in digital humanities (DH) and/or information management in areas such as law, medicine, and other corporate or government settings. The latter may include legal uses, policy, and governance of information as well as its presentation in special library settings and organizations.
Qualifications
Minimum: Earned doctorate in information science or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
Candidates will be evaluated on, among other factors: High caliber teaching. Professional experience in libraries, archives, digital humanities or other information organizations. Law, medicine or other domain-specific library experience welcomed.
Application Materials
To Apply: Apply online at https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (Academic Job ID # 43949 - SISLT).
Upload (a) a letter of application in which you describe the position you are applying for and detail your qualifications for the position, (b) research statement, (c) 2 sample scholarly artifacts, (d) evidence of experiences in seeking or generating external funding, (e) evidence of teaching effectiveness (course syllabi, student evaluations, chair/advisor/peer reviews), (f) a diversity statement (professional skills, experience and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance campus diversity and equity efforts), and (g) names and contact information for three references in the Attachments section of the application. Your CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section.
Please contact Dr. Sarah Buchanan, Search Committee Chair buchanans@missouri.edu or 573-884-9487, for questions about the position.
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2022, and continue until the position is filled.
Salary
Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
Diversity Commitment
The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-884-2577.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
Anne K. Barker
Research & Instructional Services Librarian
164 Ellis Library
barkera@missouri.edu
573-882-6324