Assistant Teaching Professor, Library and Information Science

The School of Information Studies at Syracuse University (the iSchool, ischool.syracuse.edu) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor in Library and Information Science (LIS), to begin in Fall 2027.

The iSchool has been accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) since 1927. Our Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS) is offered on campus and online, and the online program has grown rapidly, extending our reach to students across the country and the world. The program is organized around the themes of Information Justice, Equity, and Community Engagement (InJECT), and our core faculty combine deep expertise in cultural heritage and memory studies, evidence-based assessment and instruction, public and community librarianship, and information equity, social justice, and epistemic justice.

This position is focused on teaching. We seek a creative, engaging instructor who can help us sustain and strengthen the MSLIS curriculum. We are looking for applicants who can teach in one or more of the following areas:

• Organization of information, including cataloging, metadata, and digital curation;
• Archives and cultural heritage; and
• School library media and children and youth library services.

Knowledge of the application of artificial intelligence within any of these areas is welcome.

The faculty member will teach both in person and online. The position is based in Syracuse and requires a regular in-person presence. Our highly collegial environment values interdisciplinary collaboration among the School's faculty and with other members of the university and beyond. Research is welcome but not required.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by a union, SEIU Local 200 United.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program, or an equivalent degree in a closely related field.
• Demonstrated, substantial experience teaching library and information science at the graduate level.
• Experience teaching in in-person, online, and/or hybrid settings.

Job Specific Qualifications

Applicants should (1) have substantive knowledge of library and information science, (2) have expertise in at least one of the areas listed above (organization of information; archives and cultural heritage; school library media and children and youth services), or other related areas and (3) be able to teach core and elective courses in the MSLIS program.

Desired:

• Commitment and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.
• Professional experience in a library, archive, school library, or related information setting.
• Experience designing and delivering online courses.
• For applicants in school library media: familiarity with New York State school library certification requirements.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Teaching eight courses per academic year (four per semester) in the MSLIS program, in person and online;
• Mentoring and advising students;
• Originating and regularly maintaining online courses, including developing course content and instructional media;
• Contributing to curriculum development and program assessment; and
• Participating in service to the program, the School, and the University.

Physical Requirements

The position requires regular attendance and the ability to manage a multi-course workload, including attending class, grading, holding office hours, preparing syllabi and course materials, managing course materials in a learning management system, interacting with students in a timely manner, working with program and school leadership, and meeting deadlines.

Syracuse University strives to ensure equal access for everyone on campus and maintains a policy and procedure for requesting and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

Applicants should include:

• A cover letter explaining their interest in the position and highlighting their qualifications;
• A curriculum vitae or teaching-focused resume;
• A statement on teaching (no more than three pages) describing their approach to teaching and their experience, including online and in-person settings including a list of the MSLIS courses they are prepared to teach;
• The names and contact information of three references