Lecturer in the iSchool
About The Position
The Lecturer will teach one or more courses in a classroom environment during the 2026–27 spring semester: LIS 407 Data Storytelling with Visualization, LIS 472 Introduction to Web Development, LIS 635 Reference and Information Service, or LIS 678 Preservation & Conservation of Library and Archives Materials. The position is in the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (iSchool) and is a part-time appointment at 33.4%. The minimum full-time-equivalent salary is $50,115, resulting in a base total of $8,411.79 for this appointment. Actual pay depends on qualifications, appointment percentage, and prior higher education teaching experience. The Lecturer facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses and assesses student performance. The role is an initial point of contact for students regarding course or series content and expectations, and develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to the course. A minimum of a master's degree in Library and Information Studies or a closely related field is required. Course-specific qualifications include practical or teaching experience in data storytelling with visualization for LIS 407; web development experience focused on JavaScript and associated programming, design, accessibility, ethics, CMS, and scripting/framework skills for LIS 472; practical experience providing reference services and expertise with reference tools, services, and sources for LIS 635; and experience with analog and digital formats, advanced preservation training, professional experience in libraries, archives, or heritage institutions, and demonstrated application of preservation or conservation methods for LIS 678.
Requirements
- A minimum of a master's degree in Library and Information Studies or a closely related field.
- For LIS 407 Data Storytelling with Visualization: practical or teaching experience in data storytelling with visualization.
- For LIS 472 Introduction to Web Development: practical or teaching experience in web development, focusing on JavaScript.
- For LIS 472: experience with programming fundamentals to support core web concepts, application development essentials, and content management systems.
- For LIS 472: understanding of web best practices, such as accessibility, design, and critical thinking about relevant ethics and organization.
- For LIS 472: skills to design and implement websites using popular scripting languages and frameworks, one or more content management systems, and related tools.
- For LIS 635 Reference and Information Service: practical experience providing reference services in a library, archive, or other information agency.
- For LIS 635: knowledge of tools, skills, and trends in reference and information services, including specialized services to particular communities.
- For LIS 635: expertise in use and selection of reference information sources, such as relevant research databases.
- For LIS 678 Preservation & Conservation of Library and Archives Materials: experience working with analog and digital formats, including paper-based materials, film, video, audio, and e-records.
- For LIS 678: advanced knowledge or training in preservation best practices and workflows.
- For LIS 678: professional experience in libraries, archives, or heritage institutions.
- For LIS 678: demonstrated application of preservation or conservation techniques or methods to library and archives materials.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching students with varied technical backgrounds.
- Prior teaching experience in higher education.
- Experience with reference services in multiple contexts, such as public libraries, academic libraries, and archives.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses.
- Assess student performance.
- Serve as an initial point of contact for students regarding specific course or series content and expectations.
- Develop instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
