Assistant or Associate Professor of Library & Information Science

Position Title

Assistant or Associate Professor of Library & Information Science

Tenure Status

Tenure Track

Provide Rank

Assistant or Associate Professor

Position Number

092311

VISA Sponsorship?

VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

Department

Leadership, Library and Information Science, and Research - 260300

Working Location (City, State)

Remote (must be within driving distance to Boone, NC)

Minimum Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLIS degree or equivalent advanced degree (Need to submit degree/official transcript by the first day of employment)
• A doctorate degree, or ABD with completion date by Sept. 1, at the time of appointment in Library and Information Science, or a related field
• Online teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level

Areas of Interest and Preferred Qualifications (No Minimum Level Required)

• Capacity to work with students specializing in areas across LIS disciplines
• Defined research agenda
• Areas of interest might include the following: information behavior, information retrieval, human-information interaction, data science, artificial intelligence, human-centered computing, information management, knowledge organization, information visualization, digital scholarship, information policy, digital stewardship, or related areas
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with a broad group of individuals
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Familiarity with current LMS platforms (preferably Canvas)
• Evidence of a current or emerging research agenda related to library and information science
• Experience with assessment and accreditation
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative environment while fostering a welcoming and respectful atmosphere
• Record of service to organization or profession
• Ability to teach Organization of Information
• Experience in information science

License/Certification Required

N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

Department of Leadership, Library and Information Science, and Research

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Position Context The Library and Information Science program at Appalachian State University prepares students to pursue careers in libraries or information fields. The Program has achieved Pre-Candidacy Accreditation status from the American Library Association (ALA): View Program retention and graduation data.The Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) is a 36-credit hour online degree program that prepares students to foster digital and information literacies, assist underserved populations, and bridge the gap between people, information, and technology. The program’s curriculum has been developed and is reviewed annually to ensure that it enables students to successfully meet the program’s Learning Objectives.

• Granted Precandidacy Accreditation Status from the American Library Association
• Growing program

Core Position Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in Library and Information Science at the master’s level, 18 credit hours, which corresponds to six courses during the academic year.
• Curriculum and course development, especially in areas of information science.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of the MLIS programs.
• Advise and mentor graduate students.
• 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 Library and Information Science Program.
• Participate in service through committee work, professional engagement, and community partnerships.
• Connect the program with emerging information professions.
• Collaborate with faculty across academic units on interdisciplinary teaching, research, and grant initiatives.
• Engage in an active program of scholarship and professional service to the MLIS Program, the Department, the University, and/or the public, including committee work as specified in the University’s Faculty Handbook.

Type of Position

Full Time Position

Appointment Type

1.0

Number Of Months Per Year

9

Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Proposed Date of Hire

07/01/2027

Suggested Salary Range

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ABD Consideration

ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)

ABD Description

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Will consider ABD with completion date by Sept. 1. For a complete application, please apply and submit all required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:

• A cover letter addressing the candidate’s qualifications
• A Curriculum Vita
• Unofficial Graduate/Doctoral Transcripts
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• A statement of research agenda (included as research interest attachment)
• A list of three professional References with contact information

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

Posting Date

09/29/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins

10/15/2026

Search Chair Name

Alex McAllister

Search Chair Email

[email protected]

Quick Link

https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56251

Posting Number

FA00612P

ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent advanced degree; doctorate or ABD by Sept 1 in Library and Information Science or related field; online teaching experience at graduate or undergraduate level; must be eligible to work in U.S.

Key Responsibilities

• teaching graduate courses
• developing curriculum
• advising students

Skills & Tools

Canvas

Job Details

• Category: Education services
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Boone or North Carolina
• Languages: English

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship

About Appalachian State University

A public university offering an online Master of Library and Information Science program. — Industry: Education

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