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Professor of Practice Library Information Science
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Position Number: 5704818
Location: Syracuse, NY
Position Type: Science - Library and Information Science

Professor of Practice Library Information Science

Job #: 077993
Location Syracuse, NY (Hybrid)
Pay Range: $80,000 - $120,000
Hours: Determined by iSchool Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:
The School of Information Studies at Syracuse University (the iSchool, ischool.syr.edu) invites applications to fill a Professor of Practice faculty position to start in Fall 2025 with an initial contract for 3 years.

The iSchool MSLIS faculty are well-known for a broad range of expertise: cultural heritage preservation, epistemicide, librarianship as a design profession, library value and impact, learning assessment and analytics, metadata, and other aspects of ensuring information quality, organization, and access. As a school, we have been accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) since 1927, an acknowledgement of the merit of degree programs in library and information science (LIS) for training future librarians, archivists, and other information professionals. In recent years, the online version of that degree program has grown rapidly, which has expanded our pedagogical reach into new populations across the country and the world. The iSchool MSLIS program focuses on research and pedagogical offerings in cultural informatics by hiring new faculty with expertise in emergent and innovative areas within the field of library and information science. We also leverage the expertise of our LIS faculty to strengthen the identity of the iSchool as a leading voice regarding the critical intersection(s) of information literacy, information justice and equity, and emerging technologies-at the individual, community, and societal levels.

We are seeking applicants with interests in library and information science (position 82473). We are particularly interested in a faculty member who will bring expertise in school media and/or children and youth library services.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong interest and ability in teaching in the Library and Information Science field and will contribute to the development of students and courses in our Master of Science in library and information science (MLIS) program. Our highly collegial environment values interdisciplinary collaboration among our school's faculty and with other members of the university and beyond. Information Justice, Equity, and Community Engagement (INJECT) have been identified as the themes of the MSLIS program. We seek applicants whose teaching and/or work experience and skills adopt the themes, and who can speak to overlapping areas within the school.

The Professor of Practice will be a full-time, non-tenure track faculty member, based in Syracuse. The faculty member is expected to have special knowledge, skills, and professional accomplishments in their expertise areas and provide unique contributions to the School in teaching, service, and creative or written work while maintaining their involvement in the professional world. Teaching both in person and online classes is expected. The teaching load will be 3:3 or the equivalent for online teaching. The faculty member is expected to spend 60% of their effort in teaching (3:3 load), 20% in service, and 20% in practice.

Qualifications:

MLS from an ALA accredited program or equivalent degree from a related field.
At least five years of experience in library and information related fields.

Job Specific Qualifications:
Applicants should have

Have substantive knowledge about library and information science
Expertise in school media/librarianship and/or children and youth library services
Be able to teach core and elective courses.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness at graduate level in in-person, online, and/or hybrid settings.
Commitment and demonstrated ability to engage and work collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Desired Qualifications:

A second master's degree and/or doctorate degree in library and information science or a related subject/disciplinary field.
Experience in developing and delivering new courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels in the broader information field.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the position include teaching courses at graduate and undergraduate levels, mentoring students, engaging in service, and maintaining professional practices in her/his expertise areas.

About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/106808

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