The School of Library and Information Studies is part of the College of Communication and Information Sciences, and offers an ALA-accredited Master’s program, an MFA program in the book arts, undergraduate courses in informatics and children’s literature, and doctoral courses that contribute to a multidisciplinary doctorate in Communication and Information Sciences.

We welcome applicants who:

Teach in our predominately synchronous online graduate Masters in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) program and in our undergraduate programs which operate in both face-to-face and asynchronous modes. The expected teaching load is four courses per semester with the option to teach during the summer for additional compensation.

Teach and develop courses related to information literacy broadly defined, including traditional, media, and A.I. or other digital literacies. Option to teach in other areas of the curriculum and to develop additional new courses to meet SLIS programmatic needs.

Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Maintain engagement in academic research.

Participate in professional service and engagement to SLIS, the College of Communication and Information Sciences, the University of Alabama, and local/regional/national professional associations.