Teaching Faculty - Information Law And Ethics

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Teaching Faculty - Information Law And Ethics

Milwaukee, WI

JR10010103

The School of Information Studies (SOIS), at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), invites applications for a Lecturer position in Information Law and Ethics.

This is a full-time, 9-month, renewable, instructional academic staff position (Teaching Faculty II) based on the main campus for both face-to-face and fully online methods of delivery at the Bachelor's and Master's levels.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline
• Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques
• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited US institution or international equivalent by the start date of the appointment.
• Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in legal and ethical issues in librarianship and information technology, including the ethical and responsible use of AI in LIS and IST; copyright/intellectual property in digital contexts; privacy law.
• Evidence of university-level teaching experience in Library and Information Science programs preferably using a learning management system in areas listed above, preferably at an institution(s) in the US.
• Demonstrated ability in the design and delivery of courses in face-to-face and online formats.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (PhD or JD) in information studies, library science, law, ethics, public policy, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge and proven experience in legal and ethical issues in both public and private sectors.
• Professional experience in libraries, information organizations, legal practice related to information/IP, or technology policy.