"Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Library and Information Science in Information Retrieval"

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Open rank tenure-track faculty position in Library and Information Science in Information Retrieval

Department SC&I - Library & Info Science

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posting Summary

The Library and Information Science (LIS) Department in the School of Communication and Information (SC&I) at Rutgers University—New Brunswick invites applications for an open rank Library and Information Science faculty position (tenure-track at the assistant, associate, or full professor levels) in Information Retrieval.

Candidates should have an outstanding record of research in information retrieval (e.g., in venues such as SIGIR). Areas of focus include but are not limited to research on information retrieval, storage and dissemination occurring in contexts such as search systems, social media and ecommerce platforms, chatbots, large language models, natural language understanding, virtual reference, user experience design.

The Department of Library and Information Science is a charter member of the iSchools organization, has a dynamic research and learning culture, is international in scope, and local in impact, and is in an exciting period of growth. We seek candidates whose work advances scholarly agendas in their given fields, complements our faculty’s strengths, and who can deliver excellent instruction for students within our undergraduate and graduate programs. As their careers advance, ideal faculty hires will be well positioned to lead externally funded research projects and to initiate and strengthen collaborative research efforts within the LIS Department, SC&I, and across Rutgers University.

Responsibilities of tenure-track and tenured faculty members include undergraduate and graduate teaching assignments, an active program of research in the candidate’s area of scholarly expertise, and service contributions in accordance with the university policy for tenure‐track and tenured appointments.

Position Status Full Time

Posting Number 24FA0813

Posting Open Date 08/12/2024

Posting Close Date 01/01/2025

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field is expected as of June 2025 for a September start date. Applicants should have a demonstrated record or strong likelihood of top-tier peer-reviewed publications and evidence of or preparation for effective teaching. Applicants at the associate level or above should provide evidence of leadership in research, teaching, service; a record of external funding is a plus.

We especially invite applicants whose work can help advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals at Rutgers, and within our department and school. The University Statement on Diversity can be found here. https://diversity.rutgers.edu/university-plan/university-diversity-goal.

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is the oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. We have major campuses in three New Jersey cities, and footprints in dozens of locations around the region. Founded in 1766, Rutgers has over 67,000 students, more than 27,000 faculty and staff, and an alumni base of over 585,500 on six continents. Adjacent to New York and Pennsylvania, Rutgers is one of the most diverse universities in the nation and an academic, health, and research powerhouse. We are a university of opportunity for faculty, staff, and students.

The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) is a dynamic center of learning at the heart of the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus. Founded in 1982, SC&I research and teaching is delivered by three academic departments: Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, and Library and Information Science. Through six undergraduate majors and minors, two master’s degrees, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, the school teaches over 8,000 degree -seeking students each year, of whom 3,000+ are its own undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students. Geographically adjacent and closely connected to the world’s largest media and information hubs and supported by Rutgers’ vibrant scholarly community, SC&I embraces the university goals of promoting diversity throughout our networks and programs, and is committed to social engagement. For more information about the school see: http://comminfo.rutgers.edu.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications will only be accepted through the Rutgers job board at

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/233717. Candidates are asked to submit (1) a thorough letter of application that offers a statement of research and teaching foci and articulates candidate fit with specific departmental and school‐wide research foci, (2) a CV, (3) two sample publications, and (4) the names and contact information for three references (no letters at this time).

Inquiries about this position can be sent to Prof. Kaitlin Costello, search committee chair, at k.costello@rutgers.edu.

Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/233717

Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)

City New Brunswick

State NJ

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Curriculum Vitae

Writing Sample 1

Writing Sample 2

List of Professional References (contact Info)