University Teacher in Librarianship and Information Services Management

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Working Pattern: Full-time, 100%

Are you looking to use your expertise in librarianship in the higher education sector as a university teacher? We have an exciting opportunity at the School of Information, Journalism and Communication for someone with a passion for teaching and significant experience in data science from industry or a PhD, for a 24-month-long position.

You will become a key member of the school's teaching team on our MA Librarianship and our MA Library and Information Services Management (LISM) programmes across a variety of modules, and supervise projects and dissertations. You will be covering teaching, including delivery, coordination, and assessment of modules, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

You will have industry-related experience, or have a PhD in data science. The ability to deliver high-quality research-led teaching is essential. Experience of supervising students and providing academic support would be beneficial.

The successful candidate will have access to mentoring and support as well as time for their own educational scholarship. Enquiries about the position should be directed to Leo Appleton: l.appleton@sheffield.ac.uk.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of  everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities that benefit the individual and University. 

Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

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