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Academic Faculty Position in Information Organization and Retrieval

2 months ago


Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States University of Alabama Full time
Faculty Opportunity in Information Organization and Retrieval

We are seeking a distinguished scholar to join our faculty as a tenured associate or full professor in library science and information science. The successful candidate will have a strong research agenda in information organization and retrieval, with expertise in areas such as information retrieval, organization of information, database design, information discoverability, metadata, linked data, and social aspects of information access.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain an established research agenda in library science and information science, commensurate with rank, to include information organization and information retrieval.
  • Mentor and advise master's students in our ALA-accredited Masters of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) degree program.
  • Mentor undergraduate students in the forthcoming BS in Informatics program and contribute to the undergraduate curriculum in areas such as organizing systems and database design.
  • Attract, advise, and mentor doctoral students as part of the college-wide interdisciplinary PhD program.
  • Teach two courses per semester, graduate and/or undergraduate, in the fall and spring, with instructional modes including synchronous, online distance education, and face-to-face.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships across campus, within the larger LIS profession, and in other academic disciplines.
  • Participate in professional service and engagement to SLIS, the College of Communication and Information Sciences, the University of Alabama, and organizations at the state, national, and international levels.
Requirements
  • Earned doctorate in Library and Information Science or related field.
  • Research record and professional stature commensurate with the rank of an established associate or full professor.
  • Evidence of teaching excellence.
About the University

The University of Alabama is a premier research institution, with a strong commitment to academic excellence and innovation. Our College of Communication and Information Sciences is home to four academic units, with approximately 110 full-time faculty members and 3,500 students across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs.

We offer a dynamic and supportive environment, with opportunities for collaboration and growth. If you are a talented scholar with a passion for teaching and research, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.