What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant Professor of Information, Library, & Research Sciences position at University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
998097
Functional Title
Clinical Assistant Professor of Information, Library, & Research Sciences
Position Type
Non-Tenure Stream
Position Eclass
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Bachelor of Science in Information Science (BSIS) program is housed in the Department of Information, Library and Research Sciences. The BSIS program was created to empower its graduates to enter the growing field of information and technology related jobs. Started in 2020, the program has grown rapidly, from 6 students in its first term to 79 majors in Fall of 2024. Building on a shared foundation in information science, graduates from the program develop a variety of specialties based in one of four concentrations.
Position Summary
The Department of Information, Library, & Research Sciences (ILRS) at the University of North Carolina Greensboro invites applications and nominations for a Clinical Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will serve primarily undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Science in Information Science (BSIS) program which is rapidly growing and is housed in the School of Education on the main campus in Greensboro, NC. This position is a professional track, 9-month appointment for a three-year term, renewable pending availability of funding. Clinical faculty members have assigned responsibilities in teaching and service. The position will be effective August 1, 2025; salary is commensurate with qualifications within the range of $65,000 to $77,000.
This position will join two existing members serving as primary instructors for core and concentration classes. In addition, this job will involve engaging in outreach to build relationships with the community and recruit new students from local high schools and community colleges. The successful candidate will also serve as an academic advisor to a portion of the undergraduate program. There are additional undergraduate teaching opportunities in eSports and Game Studies, in the ALA accredited Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), The Master of Science in Instructional Technology and Design (MSITD), and Educational Research, Methodology (ERM) programs.
Expertise in Information Science, Computer Science, or Information Systems is required. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise related to the development and deployment of Deep Learning or Artificial Intelligence systems, or in other emerging areas of information science, data science, or data analytics. Additional experience in teaching programming languages or technology is also desirable, especially in languages like SQL, Python, and R, related to data analytics. Online teaching experience is desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Delivering high caliber face to face, synchronous and asynchronous modalities of teaching.
- Developing courses for the B.S. in Information Science.
- Engaging in student recruitment, particularly with high schools and community colleges.
- Contributing to the expansion of program infrastructure, including development for student scholarships and creating additional relationships with industry for field placement.
- Advising students.
- Engaging in the Department, School, and University service.
- Supporting in assisting undergraduate students with career development and building skills in lifelong learning.
- Practicum supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in teaching and advising undergraduates is essential to this position, as is a commitment to face to face education along with flexibility in a variety of educational delivery modes. The ideal candidate will have :
Tenure Status
Not on Track
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2025, and will continue until the position is successfully filled. Candidates should upload the following materials electronically via the https : / / jobsearch.uncg.edu system :
For questions, contact :
Izzet Lofca, i_lofca@uncg.edu
Zach Frazier, tzfrazie@uncg.edu
Recruitment Range
65,000 - $77,000
Org #-Department
Info / Library / Research / Science - 12024
Job Open Date
12 / 04 / 2024
For Best Consideration Date
01 / 02 / 2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year
FLSA
Salary : $65,000 - $77,000
