Assistant Professor of Information, Library, & Research Sciences

Position Number:

001358

Functional Title:

Assistant Professor of Information, Library, & Research Sciences

Position Type:

Tenure Stream

Position Eclass:

FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information:

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Department of Information, Library, & Research Sciences (ILRS) at the UNC Greensboro School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 1, 2027. This position is a 9-month appointment on the main Greensboro campus with promotion and tenure possibilities. Tenure-track faculty members have responsibilities in three areas: teaching, research, and service. Salary is $73,000-$76,000, commensurate with qualifications.

ILRS offers Bachelors, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in the intersecting areas of information, library, and research & evaluation sciences, including a Master’s of Library & Information Science degree accredited by the American Library Association. According to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report, the MLIS program is ranked #2 in North Carolina and #22 across the United States. We offer a fully online, synchronous Master of Library & Information Science degree, as well as a variety of in-person and hybrid programs. This position is a 9-month appointment on the main Greensboro campus with promotion and tenure possibilities. Tenure-track faculty members have responsibilities in three areas: teaching, research, and service.

Position Summary:

Position Summary
Candidates with a specialization in collection development and collection management are preferred. Other areas of interest will also be considered, including the following:

• Digital resource management
• Contracting, licensing, budgeting, and vendor relations
• Information access issues related to digital collections
• Partnerships, collaboration, and outreach with information organizations
• Intellectual Freedom and Intellectual Property
• Special libraries
• Leadership and advocacy
• Emerging technologies and digital equity
• Community engagement with wide range of user communities
• Other areas of focus related to collection development and collection management

Responsibilities

• Participate in instruction, research, publication, and other scholarly activities.
• Teach in synchronous, online environments primarily at the graduate level, with opportunities to teach face-to-face in the undergraduate program as well.
• Mentor and advise graduate students.
• Provide service to the department, school, university, profession, and community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in library/information science, education, or related field, by start date of employment. Consideration will be given to candidates who have not yet earned their doctorate at the time of application, but who anticipate earning their doctorate in the near future.
• Master’s degree in Library & Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent degree.
• Capacity to teach and mentor at the graduate level.
• A record of, or the potential for:
  • Active engagement with the theories and methodologies currently informing the field,
  • Developing a program of research and scholarship in their specialty area,
  • Instructional expertise in the teaching of librarianship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

• A commitment to research and scholarship that advances the needs of wide-ranging communities within the profession, the state, and the campus of UNC Greensboro
• A record of work and leadership experience in information organizations.
• Experience with tools, technologies, and standards used in developing and managing collections across library types and information organization settings.
• Experience and expertise in communicative soft skills, with a people-first approach to the teaching and research of librarianship.
• Working knowledge of social, political, and economic issues shaping information organizations.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Tenure Status:

Tenure Track

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Deadline and ProceduresReview of applications will begin on September 28, 2026, and will continue until the position is successfully filled. Candidates should upload the following materials electronically via the https://jobsearch.uncg.edu system:
(1) A letter of application, including statements that articulate the candidate’s teaching philosophy, research agenda, and service/community engagement,(2) current vitae,(3) List of three references (including name, phone number, and email).

Applicants are asked to provide the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three references, in the References section of the electronic application. These references will be solicited by the UNCG job search system via email and asked to provide a confidential Letter of Reference / Recommendation on behalf of the applicant. This will occur when a candidate is being considered for an interview.

More InformationFor further information or questions about this position, please contact the search committee chair:Dr. LaTesha Velezlmvelez@uncg.edu

Recruitment Range:

$73,000 - $76,000

Org #-Department:

Info/Library/Research/Science - 12024

Job Open Date:

07/15/2025

For Best Consideration Date:

09/28/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

9

FLSA:

Exempt

Physical Effort:

Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F