LECTURER IN THE ISCHOOL

Job no: 237459-AS
Work type: Remote, Staff Full or Part Time, Staff-Full Time, Staff-Part Time
Department: L&S/THE INFORMATION SCHOOL
Location: Madison
Categories: Instructional



Position Summary:

LIS 616 Record Management and XML:
Under the general supervision of the Director of the Information School (iSchool), teach LIS 616: Record Management, in an online format during the fall semester of the 2020-2021 academic year.

LIS 622 Children's Literature:
Under the general supervision of the Director of the Information School (iSchool), teach LIS 622: Childrens Literature, in an online format during the fall semester of the 2020-2021 academic year.

LIS 632 Metadata Standards:
Under the general supervision of the Director of the Information School (iSchool), teach LIS 632: Metadata Standards, in an online format during the fall semester of the 2020-2021 academic year.

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:

LIS 616 Record Management:
Minimum of a Master's degree in Library and Information Studies or closely related field required.

LIS 622 Childrens Literature:
Minimum of a Master's degree in Library and Information Studies or closely related field required.

LIS 632 Metadata Standards and XML:
Minimum of a Master's degree in Library and Information Studies or closely related field required.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

LIS 616 Record Management and XML:
Experience working with electronic records systems. Knowledge of the role of records in society and the principles and practices involved in managing those records in private and public sector organizations. Experience teaching graduate students in an online format preferred.

LIS 622 Children's Literature:
Knowledge of traditional sources to the present required; criticism and evaluation; contemporary trends and issues in children's literature. Knowledge of techniques of reading guidance in school or public library in relationship to developmental interests, needs and skills of children required. Experience teaching graduate students in an online format preferred.

LIS 632 Metadata Standards:
Knowledge of controlled vocabulary for use in libraries and other information agencies required. Knowledge of metadata standards such as Dublin Core, MODS, and VRA required. Knowledge of creating and validating XML required. Experience implementing metadata required. Knowledge of linked data preferred. Experience teaching graduate students in an online format preferred.

Additional Information:

There is a possibility this position can be extended in subsequent semesters to teach one or more of the courses listed on this PVL, or similar courses within the department. This position may become renewable if there is a need for an ongoing appointment.

Department(s):

A485100-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/THE INFORMATION SCHOOL

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 33.4% - 100%

This position is remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 4 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $42,124 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Please click on the "" button to start the application process. In order to be considered for one or more of these positions applicants will be asked to upload a resume or C.V., a cover letter indicating course(s) of interest, and a list of references. Be sure to indicate the course number(s) for which you're applying in your cover letter.

Contact:

Steve Sylte
ssylte@wisc.edu
608-263-2900
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:

SENIOR LECTURER(D80BN) or LECTURER(D80DN) or ASSOC LECTURER(D80FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

237459-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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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: Jul 23 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Aug 10 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time