What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant or Associate Professor of Library & Information Science position at Appalachian State University?
Request to Recruit
| Position Title | Assistant or Associate Professor of Library & Information Science |
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| Tenure Status | Tenure Track |
| Provide Rank | Assistant or Associate Professor |
| Position Number | 092311 |
| VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. |
| Department | Leadership, Library and Information Science, and Research - 260300 |
| Working Location (City, State) | Remote (must be within driving distance to Boone, NC) |
Position Summary Information
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| Areas of Interest and Preferred Qualifications (No Minimum Level Required) |
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| License/Certification Required | N/A |
| Description of the Department or Unit | Department of Leadership, Library and Information Science, and Research |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Position Context The Library and Information Science program at Appalachian State University prepares students to pursue careers in libraries or information fields. The Program has achieved Pre-Candidacy Accreditation status from the American Library Association (ALA): View Program retention and graduation data.The Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) is a 36-credit hour online degree program that prepares students to foster digital and information literacies, assist underserved populations, and bridge the gap between people, information, and technology. The program's curriculum has been developed and is reviewed annually to ensure that it enables students to successfully meet the program's Learning Objectives.
Core Position Responsibilities
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| Type of Position | Full Time Position |
| Appointment Type | 1.0 |
| Number Of Months Per Year | 9 |
| Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. |
Posting Details Information
| Proposed Date of Hire | 07/01/2027 |
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| Suggested Salary Range | Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| ABD Consideration: | ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below) |
| ABD Description |
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Will consider ABD with completion date by Sept. 1. For a complete application, please apply and submit all required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:
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| UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires | The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. |
| Posting Date | 09/29/2026 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Evaluation of Applications Begins | 10/15/2026 |
| Search Chair Name | Alex McAllister |
| Search Chair Email | mcallisterad@appstate.edu |
| Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56251 |
| Posting Number | FA00612P |
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.