Department Chair In Information and Library Science Job at Indiana University -

Overview

The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University (IU) in Bloomington invites applications for the position of department chair of the Department of Information and Library Science (ILS), to begin January 1, 2026. We seek tenured candidates, at the rank of full professor, who demonstrate an excellent scholarly and teaching record with a forward-looking research and teaching agenda, a documented record of leadership experience in an academic setting, and familiarity with the ALA accreditation process. We look for candidates with a vision for the future of the department, continuing its long-standing leadership position in the Information and Library Science field.

Qualifications

Applicants should have tenure in an equivalent institution, leadership experience, an established record of excellence in research and teaching, and a Ph.D. in a relevant area.

Responsibilities and expectations

The chair will lead the Department of Information and Library Science, contribute to strategic planning, support scholarly research and teaching excellence, and engage with accreditation processes. The position requires a forward-looking agenda to sustain and enhance the department’s leadership in the field.

Conditions

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct and authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with current and former employers as relevant. The relevance of disclosed information will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. IU Bloomington takes misconduct very seriously.

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Indiana University provides a comprehensive benefits program for full-time appointed employees. Coverage for core benefit plans is entirely paid by the University. For details, please refer to the benefits information page.

Application Timeline

The search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found, but applications received by August 15, 2025 will be assured full consideration.

Contact

Questions may be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee, Pnina Fichman (fichman@iu.edu).

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