SLIS Invites Applications for Two Faculty Positions
Patsy H. Perritt Professor in Youth Services
SLIS is pleased to announce the availability of the Patsy H. Perritt Professor in Youth Services. This new position is funded through an endowment from Richard Peck, the renowned young adult author. Mr. Peck had a special and enduring friendship with Patsy H. Perritt (Emeritus) and the entire School. He was appointed as an Adjunct Professor in the School in 1996 and taught courses until 2010.
The Perritt Professor will have teaching and research responsibilities in the following areas: youth information behavior; multiliteracies; and library and information programs and services for children and youth with an emphasis on information justice and outreach to underrepresented and underserved communities.
This is a nine-month position. The teaching load is two courses per semester with opportunities for summer teaching.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Perritt Professor will also receive an annual salary supplement and access to a generous support fund for research, travel, student support, and/or other allowable expenses.
The School invites applications from associate and full professors with distinguished records of scholarship and teaching in youth information behavior and services. We welcome applicants working in a variety of allied fields. The School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and we encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Additionally, we seek candidates whose research, teaching, or experience has prepared them to contribute to diversity and inclusion in higher education.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Library & Information Science or an allied field. Evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship. A minimum of ten years of higher education experience (for candidates applying at Professor rank); a minimum of seven years of higher education experience (for candidates applying at Associate Professor rank).
Preferred Qualifications: MLIS or equivalent and Ph.D. in Library & Information Science or an allied field. Demonstrated proficiency in teaching asynchronous online courses at the graduate level.
The appointment begins August 2023. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2023 and will continue until a candidate is selected.
Applicants must submit a cover letter explaining their qualifications, a CV, and contact information for three references.
Questions about this position may be sent to Dr. Carol Barry, Director (carolbarry@lsu.edu).
Please apply via Patsy H. Perritt Professor in Youth Services
Tenure-Track Position: Assistant Professor
SLIS invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor from candidates with a demonstrated potential for research and teaching in one or more of the following areas :
· Health information (including but not limited to consumer and public health and/or health informatics) with a focus on health justice
· Informatics, specifically with respect to information justice
· School librarianship with a focus on information literacy instruction, specifically with respect to information justice
This is a nine-month position. The teaching load is two courses per semester with opportunities for summer teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and we encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Additionally, we seek candidates whose research, teaching, or experience has prepared them to contribute to diversity and inclusion in higher education.
Responsibilities: Engage in scholarly research in the appropriate area leading to publication in peer-reviewed scholarly journals. Seek appropriate grant funding for such research. Develop and teach electives in the appropriate area. Teach one or more core courses for the MLIS and other courses as assigned. Advise and mentor students. Actively assist with student recruitment and participate in service activities pertaining to the mission of the School, the College, and the University.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Library & Information Science or an allied field. Demonstrated potential for excellence in research and publication. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with current SLIS faculty.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated success in acquiring research grants. Experience teaching online asynchronous courses at the graduate level.
The appointment begins August 2023. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2023 and will continue until a candidate is selected.
Applicants must submit:
· A letter of application with a narrative description of your background, interests, and qualifications for the position (3-page maximum). Describe courses you are qualified to teach and/or classes you have taught in the past, your research interests and scholarly activities, and relevant practical experience
· A current curriculum vita with links to scholarly research articles
· Copies of scholarly research articles not linked to in the c.v. (if any)
· Contact information for three references
Please apply via Assistant Professor School of Library & Information Science
About the LSU School of Library & Information Science
The LSU School of Library & Information Science (SLIS) provides a 100% online prestigious education in library and information science, with a current enrollment of more than 500 graduate students. It is the home of the Master of Library and Information Science, which is the only program accredited by the American Library Association in the state of Louisiana. SLIS offers a dual degree with the Department of History, an undergraduate minor, and three certificate options. SLIS is a member of iSchools, a group of Information Schools dedicated to advancing the information field. SLIS is part of the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education. For more information, visit the School of Library & Information Science.
About the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education
The College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) is a nationally accredited division of Louisiana State University. The college is comprised of the School of Education, the School of Kinesiology, the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development, the School of Library & Information Science, the School of Social Work, and the University Laboratory School. These combined schools offer 8 undergraduate degree programs, 18 graduate programs, and 7 online graduate degree and/or certificate programs, enrolling more than 1,900 undergraduate and 1,120 graduate students. The College is committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching, research, and service and is committed to improving quality of life across the lifespan. For more information, visit the College of Human Sciences & Education.
About Louisiana State University
As the flagship institution of the state of Louisiana, the vision of LSU is to be a leading research-extensive university, challenging undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development. Designated as a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution, the mission of LSU is the generation, preservation, dissemination, and application of knowledge and cultivation of the arts. For more information, visit LSU website
LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).
LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more.