Assistant Professor, Library and Information Science
Assistant Professor, Library and Information Science
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$ 76000 - 85000
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Morgridge College of Education (MCE) at the University of Denver (DU) invites applications for a full-time 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor position in the Library and Information Science (LIS) program. We seek a candidate with knowledge of the library and information science field committed to engaged scholarship and inclusive pedagogy and contributing to DUs mission of public good. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and advise Masters LIS students in our online and onsite programs.
The ALA-accredited MLIS program enrolls over 250 students and offers onsite and online program options. The online program consists of asynchronous content and synchronous weekly sessions and attracts students from across the country. The onsite program offers concentrations in Research Data Management and Teacher-Librarian and specializations in Academic Libraries Archives Community Engagement Information Technology & Digital Libraries and Public Libraries.
Essential Functions
- Pursue a strong research agenda grounded in Library and Information Science and related fields.
- Teach the equivalent of two courses per quarter each academic year (18-20 credits) including courses in the LIS in-person and online programs.
- Teach one or more core courses in the LIS program i.e. Foundations of LIS Research Methods User & Access Services Organization of Information Management of Information Organizations or Information Technology.
- Advise and mentor graduate students in the LIS program.
- Contribute to program department College and University service.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with a varied population of graduate students faculty staff and community stakeholders.
- Advanced scholarly expertise in the field of library and information science in the broad areas of libraries archives information organization and community engagement. Applications from individuals with research and/or teaching interests in one or more of the following areas are especially welcome:
- Archives cultural heritage curation and digital preservation
- Community-centered practices accessibility and sustainability; community informatics
- Metadata ontologies and linked data.
- Excellent teaching skills in both in-person and online settings.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in information science library science or other related fields; ABD will be considered but a doctorate must be earned by the start of employment
Working Environment
- Standard office environment.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
- Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.
Work Schedule
While the Universitys administrative offices are open Monday Friday 8:00 am 4:30 pm faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught service commitments and research agendas. The Universitys academic calendars are posted on the registrars website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).
Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 2 2025.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $76000-$85000
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Employment Type
Full-Time
