Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Tenure-Track/Tenure Faculty - Science &

Job Description

The School of Information Science and Learning Technologies (SISLT) – the iSchool at the University of Missouri – seeks to recruit an energetic, highly motivated scholar who will contribute to the research, teaching, and service of the school in the MLIS, PhD, and certificate programs, as well as growing undergraduate options. We seek a candidate whose work complements and builds from current faculty research strengths in Library and Information Sciences. The ideal candidate will bring a high potential for grant funding and publication in digital humanities and/or the study of information and document management, with additional skills in information visualization and in leveraging legal sources and data to solve real-world problems.

The successful candidate for this position will contribute to the department by :

• Seeking and obtaining external funding particularly in digital humanities and/ information and document management and control in areas such as law, medicine, and other corporate or government settings. The latter may include legal uses, policy, and governance of information as well as its presentation in special library settings and organizations.
• Successful teaching of required and elective classes in our online, highly-ranked, ALA-Accredited MLIS program, including emphasis areas and certificate programs. Teaching in the Ph.D. or undergraduate programs as appropriate.

• Maintaining a vibrant and collaborative research agenda to strengthen our position as a member of the iCaucus and as a member of the American Association of Universities.
• Seeking leadership roles in the School, College, University, and in relevant professional societies and organizations.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and accreditation efforts.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Earned doctorate in information science or a closely related field at the time of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluted on:

• Ability or potential for seeking and obtaining external funding.
• History of research productivity and publication(s) in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrated ability or potential for high-quality online teaching in areas pertaining to the ALA-accredited MLIS program, including our joint degrees with Law and Public Affairs.
• Established record of obtaining external funding
• Ability to teach both foundational and a variety of elective courses in a curriculum aligned with American Library Association (ALA) accreditation Standards.
• High caliber teaching in an online format
• Professional experience in libraries, archives, digital humanities or other information organizations. Law, medicine or other domain-specific library experience welcomed.
• Research and / or teaching background in information technologies or learning sciences.
• Senior level applicants should provide evidence of leadership in research, instruction, and service.

Application Materials

To Apply: Apply online at https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings

Upload

1. a letter of application in which you describe the position you are applying for and detail your qualifications for the position
2. research statement
3. 2 sample scholarly artifacts
4. evidence of experiences in seeking or generating external funding
5. evidence of teaching effectiveness (course syllabi, student evaluations, chair/advisor/peer reviews)
6. a diversity statement (professional skills, experience and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance campus diversity and equity efforts)
7. names and contact information for three references in the Attachments section of the application.
8. Your CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section.

Please direct any questions to Dr. Sarah Buchanan ( buchanans @missouri.edu), Chair of the Search Committee, 303 Townsend Hall, Columbia MO 65211.

Application Deadline

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin November 15, 2022, and continue until the position is filled.

Other Information

About the School of Information Science & Learning Technologies:

SISLT is one of six academic units within the College of Education & Human Development. SISLT (sislt.missouri.edu) offers the ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science, Master of Science and Education Specialist degrees in Learning Technologies and Design, a Ph.D. degree in Information Science and Learning Technologies, several graduate certificates, and a Bachelor of Educational Studies in Educational Game Design. SISLT faculty maintain active research programs across a spectrum of areas: librarianship and archives, scholarly publishing, metadata, information organization, digital libraries, information needs and uses, human-centered computing and user experience, learning analytics, designing games for learning, immersive technologies, and STEM education.

The mission of SISLT is to improve the professional practice of information specialists and learning technologists; advance research on information, learning, and performance; disseminate knowledge, products, and services to improve the quality of life for all; and advance the economic well-being of Missouri and the Nation. As a member of the iSchools consortium (http://ischools.org), SISLT faculty share the common fundamental interest in investigating and disseminating knowledge about the relationship between information, people, and technology. Our inclusion of online formats has increased the diversity of our student body, which brings exciting new opportunities for teaching and research, in addition to our research relationships with other academic units within the University of Missouri.

SISLT includes several research and development labs that support our mission. The Digital Humanities Commons supports research, tools, and techniques across academic disciplines. The Digitization Station provides professional experiences digitizing analog content for worldwide access. The Information Experience Lab is a usability laboratory that conducts research on the usability, effectiveness and information behavior of websites and software for on-campus, statewide, and global clients. Adroit Studios (adroit.missouri.edu) designs, develops and researches cutting edge games for education. The TELL (Technology to Enhance Learning Lab; tell.missouri.edu) focuses on Virtual Reality in educational settings.

About the College: The College of Education and Human Development is ranked among the top doctoral granting colleges of education in the country. Today, the College has a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 1,600 graduate students, and over 100 faculty. The College is financially well positioned to invest in innovation. Annual expenditures for externally funded projects are approximately $20 million with funded projects in research, instruction and public service. Our research portfolio has increased significantly in recent years, and is poised for continued significant strategic growth. The College is a leader on the campus and is nationally recognized for its distance and online education programs.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-884-2577.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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Columbia Missouri Information

A bout MU and the Surrounding Community: MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System. In 1867, MU became the first public university in the nation to open a college specific to teacher preparation. Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the Department, College, and MU. More information is available on the web at: education.missouri.edu

MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 130,000 that has been rated by Money Magazine, Men’s Journal and MSN.com as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over 30,000, and it is designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive University with very high research activity. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine, and law on the same campus. As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation.

This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of life. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community. Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a two-hour drive, offering the shopping and cultural opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Columbia has a very high-quality public school system and provides many opportunities for art, culture, and music enthusiasts.

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