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I'm excited to share that the Department of Information, Library, and Research Sciences at UNC Greensboro is currently hiring an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) position. Find details about the position below, and feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
School of Education, Department of Information, Library, & ResearchSciences
The Department of Information, Library, & Research Sciences (ILRS) at the UNC Greensboro School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 1, 2026. This position is a 9-month appointment on the main Greensboro campus with promotion and tenure possibilities. Tenure-track faculty members have responsibilities in three areas: teaching, research, and service. Salary is $73,000-$76,000, commensurate with qualifications.
Position summary
Candidates with a specialization in collection development and collection management are preferred. Other areas of interest will also be considered, including the following:
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Digital resource management
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Contracting, licensing, budgeting, and vendor relations
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Information access issues related to digital collections
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Partnerships, collaboration, and outreach with information organizations
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Intellectual Freedom and Intellectual Property
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Special libraries
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Leadership and advocacy
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Emerging technologies and digital equity
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Community engagement with wide range of user communities
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Other areas of focus related to collection development and collection management
Responsibilities
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Participate in instruction, research, publication, and other scholarly activities.
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Teach in synchronous, online environments primarily at the graduate level, with opportunities to teach face-to-face in the undergraduate program as well.
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Mentor and advise graduate students.
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Provide service to the department, school, university, profession, and community.
Required Education and Qualifications
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Earned doctorate in library/information science, education, or related field, by the start date of employment. Consideration will be given to candidates who have not yet earned their doctorate at the time of application, but who anticipate earning their doctorate in the near future.
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Master's degree in Library & Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent degree.
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Capacity to teach and mentor at the graduate level.
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A record of, or the potential for:
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Active engagement with the theories and methodologies currently informing the field,
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Developing a program of research and scholarship in their specialty area,
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Instructional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
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A commitment to research and scholarship that advances the needs of wide-ranging communities within the profession, the state, and the campus of UNC Greensboro .
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A record of work and leadership experience in information organizations.
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Experience with tools, technologies, and standards used in developing and managing collections across library types and information organization settings.
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Experience and expertise in communicative soft skills, with a people-first approach to the teaching and research of librarianship.
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Working knowledge of social, political, and economic issues shaping information organizations.
Application Process
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A letter of application, including statements that articulate the candidate's teaching philosophy, research agenda, and service/community engagement,
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Current vitae,
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List of three references (including name, phone number, and email).
Applications will begin being reviewed on September 22 and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. References will be solicited for letters of recommendation once a candidate is selected for an interview.
More Information
For further information or questions about this position, please contact the search committee chair: Dr. Fatih Oguz
f_oguz@uncg.eduDepartment of Information, Library, & Research Sciences (ILRS)
The Department of Information, Library, & Research Sciences (ILRS) offers Bachelors, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees at the intersecting areas of information, library, and research & evaluation sciences, including a Master's of Library & Information Science degree accredited by the American Library Association. According to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report, the MLIS program is ranked #2 in North Carolina and #22 across the United States.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
We offer a fully online, synchronous Master of Library & Information Science degree, as well as a variety of in-person and hybrid programs.
More about the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. UNCG is committed to providing students from all walks of life with comprehensive esports-integrated academic experience including a dedicated esports arena, academic programs, and research initiatives. For additional information, please visit
uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
UNC Greensboro has been and will continue to be committed to equality of employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, or age. Men, women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.
Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please email us at
askeeo@uncg.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified prior to the start date.
UNCG participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
EOE AA/M/F/D/V
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Assistant Professor
The University of North Carolina Greensboro
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