Assistant Professor of Information, Library, & Research Sciences

School of Education , Department of Information, Library, & Research Sciences

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, 2026.  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.

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

Required Education and Qualifications

A record of, or the potential for :

Preferred Qualifications

Application Process

Candidates should upload the following materials here : https : / / spartantalent.uncg.edu / postings / 32453

Applications will begin being reviewed on September 22 and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.  References will be solicited for letters of recommendation once a candidate is selected for an interview.

More Information

For further information or questions about this position, please contact the search committee chair :

Dr. Fatih Oguz

f_oguz@uncg.edu

Department of Information, Library, & Research Sciences (ILRS)

The Department of Information, Library, & Research Sciences (ILRS)   offers Bachelors, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees at 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.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

We offer a fully online, synchronous Master of Library & Information Science degree, as well as a variety of in-person and hybrid programs.

More about the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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. UNCG is committed to providing students from all walks of life with comprehensive esports-integrated academic experience including a dedicated esports arena, academic programs, and research initiatives. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu  and follow UNCG on  Facebook ,  X , and  Instagram .

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action

NC Greensboro has been and will continue to be committed to equality of employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, or age. Men, women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply .

Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please email us at askeeo@uncg.edu . Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified prior to the start date.

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