The Department of Information and Library Science at Clarion University of Pennsylvania welcomes applications to teach in its ALA-accredited Master’s of Information and Library Science Program, as well as in the undergraduate program at Clarion University. There is potential to collaborate on emerging degree programs. Most teaching responsibilities are in the online teaching environment. Candidate should demonstrate teaching and research capabilities in one or more areas of library and information science. In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include: academic advisement; scholarship; and contributions to the development of the department, School of Information Sciences is in the College of Business and Information Sciences, and the University. Position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Required qualifications include a Doctorate in Library/Information Science or related field with an ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library/Information Science; International equivalent to master’s degree acceptable; Applicants must complete a successful on campus interview, including a teaching demonstration and presentation of research and professional goals. Preferred qualification include demonstrated teaching ability, especially in the online environment; ability to teach and research in the areas of organization of information, cataloging, metadata, digital resource management, digital preservation, and/or knowledge management; the ability to teach in the field of informatics, i.e. health, business, cultural heritage, etc.; and experience in applications of informatics in the public library setting.

Clarion University, founded in 1867, is a master’s comprehensive public university and part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.  The University is located in northwestern PA, known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities, and is conveniently located off of I-80.  Clarion offers its 5,400+ students over 90 degree programs, including 27 nationally discipline-accredited programs, the most in the state system.  The University has two campuses – its 128-acre main campus and the Venango campus located in Oil City.  Clarion serves diverse, motivated undergraduate and graduate students who want to learn and grow in a small and supportive environment.  

For full consideration candidates should provide a current vita, three letters of reference and transcripts of all degrees (unofficial acceptable for review stage) by April 1, 2019. All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.clarion.edu.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants must complete a successful on campus interview. Prior to employment the successful candidate will be required to obtain and submit current clearances from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania State Police and the FBI.

It is the policy of Clarion University of Pennsylvania that there shall be equal opportunity in all of its educational programs, services, and benefits, and there shall be no discrimination with regard to a student’s or prospective student’s gender, gender identity, race or color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, religion or creed, genetic information, affectional or sexual orientation, veteran status, or other classifications that are protected under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 103 Carrier Administration Building, sfenske@clarion.edu or phone 814-393-2351, or the Director of Social Equity, 210 Carrier Administration Building 16214-1232; Email asalsgiver@clarion.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.