FACULTY ASSOCIATE

Job no: 234481-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: L&S/THE INFORMATION SCHOOL
Location: Madison
Categories: Academic Advising, Student Services/Support, Instructional



Position Summary:

The Faculty Associate will teach courses in the Information School (iSchool) during the academic year and summer session and provide academic advising to master's students enrolled in iSchool programs. This position will also include some administrative responsibilities. Responsibilities assigned will vary based on experiences of the person hired. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, iSchool committee/task force participation, iSchool communications, and administering practicum, recruitment, admissions, and orientations.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

Master's degree in library and information studies or related field required.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience required. We are especially interested in candidates with experience in or with public libraries or archival settings.

Required:
- Demonstrated teaching ability
- Ability to teach a wide range of relevant courses
- Experience working in or with a public library or working in or with an archive, particularly with digital archive materials

Preferred:
- Experience teaching courses online as well as in face-to-face environments
- Experience advising or mentoring students
- Experience in project management and/or in a supervisory role
- Knowledge of cultural competencies necessary to work with diverse communities of people
- Experience maintaining data for evaluation, assessment and reporting

Preferences specific to Public Libraries:
- Experience working with youth in a public library setting
- Experience in communications and marketing
- Experience in community outreach

Preference specific to Archives:
- Knowledge of best practices in records management, community archives or preservation

Additional Information:

Successful candidates will be expected to:
- communicate effectively in writing and in person
- have strong organizational ability and attention to detail
- demonstrate strong communication skills, a collaborative working style, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, diversity, and equity

Department(s):

A485100-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/THE INFORMATION SCHOOL

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Instructions to Applicants:

Please click on the "" button to start the application process.

For questions on the position, contact: Lori Ushman, ushman@wisc.edu or (608) 263-2908.

To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above.

Examples of courses relevant to Public Libraries are: youth services, literature for children/youth, public libraries administration, libraries and technology, outreach, advocacy, diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency.

Examples of courses relevant to Archives are: Preservation and conservation, archives accessioning and appraisal, arrangement and description, digital archives and records management, community archives

Contact:

Lori Ushman
ushman@wisc.edu
608-263-2908
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

FACULTY ASSOCIATE(D92DN) or ASSOC FACULTY ASSOC(D92FN) or ASST FACULTY ASSOC(D92LN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

234481-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: May 28 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 23 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time