Assistant or Associate Professor in library services for children and youth

About the Role

Simmons University School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor specializing in library services for children and youth. This full-time, on-site position is located in Boston, MA.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in areas such as children’s and young adult services, youth literacy, and related topics in library and information science.
• Develop and update curricula.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Maintain an active research and publication agenda.
• Participate in service to the School and University, including committee work and program development.
• Engage with libraries and organizations serving children and youth.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Library and Information Science or a closely related field.
• Applicants nearing completion of a doctorate may be considered.
• Demonstrated expertise in library services for children and youth, such as youth librarianship, children’s and young adult literature, or youth-focused information services.
• Evidence of effective teaching or strong potential for teaching excellence at the graduate level, including experience with diverse learners and inclusive pedagogies.
• Active or emerging research agenda in areas related to children and youth services, youth information behavior, literacy, digital media, or similar domains.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, staff, and external partners.
• Experience or interest in community engagement, partnership development, or professional service with libraries and organizations serving youth is highly beneficial.
• Ability to contribute to program development, accreditation activities, and service to SLIS and Simmons.