Assistant Professor, Library and Information Science

Position Summary

The Morgridge College of Education (MCE) at the University of Denver (DU) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor position in the Library and Information Science (LIS) program. We seek a candidate with knowledge of the library and information science field, committed to engaged scholarship and inclusive pedagogy, and contributing to DU’s mission of public good. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and advise Master’s LIS students in our online and onsite programs.

The ALA-accredited MLIS program enrolls over 250 students and offers onsite and online program options. The MLIS@Denver online program consists of asynchronous content and synchronous weekly sessions and attracts students from across the country. The onsite program offers concentrations in Research Data Management and Teacher-Librarian and specializations in Academic Libraries, Archives, Community Engagement, Information Technology & Digital Libraries, and Public Libraries.

Essential Functions

• Pursue a strong research agenda grounded in Library and Information Science and related fields.
• Teach the equivalent of two courses per quarter each academic year (18-20 credits), including courses in the LIS in-person and online programs.
• Teach one or more core courses in the LIS program, i.e., Foundations of LIS, Research Methods, User & Access Services, Organization of Information, Management of Information Organizations, or Information Technology.
• Advise and mentor graduate students in the LIS program.
• Contribute to program, department, College, and University service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with a varied population of graduate students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Advanced scholarly expertise in the field of library and information science in the broad areas of libraries, archives, information organization, and community engagement. Applications from individuals with research and/or teaching interests in one or more of the following areas are especially welcome:
  
  • Archives, cultural heritage curation, and digital preservation
  • Community-centered practices, accessibility, and sustainability; community informatics
  • Metadata, ontologies, and linked data.
• Excellent teaching skills in both in-person and online settings.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in information science, library science, or other related fields; ABD will be considered, but a doctorate must be earned by the start of employment

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule
While the University's administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 2, 2025.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $76,000-$85,000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers