"Instructor, Renewable Contract: Archival Studies-School of Library & Information Sciences - 527439"

Position Summary

The University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) in the College of Communication & Information Sciences at the University of Alabama, invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track renewable contract instructor in archival studies to begin August 16, 2026.

Detailed Position Information

The University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) in the College of Communication & Information Sciences at the University of Alabama, invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track renewable contract instructor in archival studies to begin August 16, 2026.

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in the core archival studies curriculum: introduction to archival studies, intellectual foundations of archival theory and practice, archival appraisal, and archival representation, access, and use. Option to teach in other areas of the LIS curriculum, including archival studies electives, and to develop new courses to meet LIS programmatic needs.
• Advise graduate students (master’s level) and assist with the coordination of archival studies advising.
• Participate in academic service in SLIS, the College of Communication and Information Sciences, and the University of Alabama.
• Engage in professional LIS organizations at the state, national, and international levels.

This teaching focused position is based on a 3-year renewable contract cycle with opportunities for promotion. Successful applicants will display the ability to be an active and involved member of a highly collaborative faculty team. The standard teaching load for renewable contract faculty members is four courses per semester with the option to teach during the summer. Instructional modes include web-based synchronous distance education and face-to-face.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned master’s in Library and Information Science or related area from a regionally accredited university prior to the appointment date.
• Professional experience working in an archive
• Exemplify a commitment to work with students, colleagues, and partners with a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and levels of experience with archival studies
• Ability to be an active and involved member of a highly collaborative faculty team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in digital archives
• At least 2 years teaching experience in the topical areas covered by the MLIS archival studies core
• Evidence of successful synchronous teaching of online courses.
• Demonstrated academic advising and student mentorship experiences.
• Active involvement in relevant regional and/or national organizations.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application

Application Process Applicants must apply online at https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/college-of-communication-information-sciences and submit the following required materials.
1. Cover letter highlighting your overall match for the position
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact information for three references
4. Teaching Philosophy
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search should be directed to the search chair, Dr. Robert B. Riter at rbriter@ua.edu.