Job Description

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 Carolinas 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 Universitys 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:

• This position requires a Ph.D. in Information Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field or masters degree in Information Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, with at least 5 years professional experience in the field.
• Consideration will be given to candidates who have not yet earned their doctorate at the time of application, but who are engaged in an active doctoral program, have successfully completed comprehensive exams, and anticipate successful completion of remaining work within a year after the start date.

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:

• Background in Computer Science, Data Science, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, or Undergraduate Research. Strong preference for applicants who have an earned doctorate in a computer science or other technology related field.
• Either demonstrated skill in programming language or demonstrated deep knowledge and application of data science to information and communication technologies.
• Experience in the educational enrichment of undergraduates through extracurricular activities.

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 system:

1. A letter of application that addresses stated responsibilities and qualifications
2. Current vitae
3. Teaching philosophy statement of approximately 750 words
4. The names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three or more references electronically via:

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

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

9

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Reading - C, Writing - C, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Sitting - C

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Local area,

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