Assistant Clinical Professor - Library Science

Texas Woman's University

Department: School of Library and Information Studies

Title: Assistant Clinical Professor

Job Code: [12289]

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your application here: TWU Careers

With your application, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, current school librarian certification, and the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin on March 2, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position may be directed to: Dr. Gretchen Hoffman, SLIS Director, at ghoffman@twu.edu or 940-898-2602.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The School of Library and Information Studies at Texas Woman's University invites applications for a non-tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor to start in the Fall 2026 semester. The school seeks outstanding applicants whose area of clinical expertise focuses on school librarianship and who can teach courses related to school librarianship, children's and young adult literature, and other areas of library and information science. Current school librarian certification and at least four years of experience working as a professional school librarian are required for this position.

JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES

The successful candidate is expected to engage in a wide range of activities as a faculty member. They will teach courses in school librarianship, children's literature, and other areas, at the undergraduate and master's level, advise students in SLIS's School Librarian Certification program, and will work collaboratively with colleagues on school, campus, and professional/community committees. They will share their clinical expertise with colleagues and students, such as publishing practice-based articles and giving presentations at practitioner conferences/workshops. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusive excellence and will support the University's commitment to thrive as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a model for student success. The successful candidate will be expected to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, and staff, and will demonstrate the ability to meet the educational needs of a diverse student population. Holding weekly office hours on the Denton campus is expected.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

(a) A master's or doctoral degree in LIS, or a closely related field, and at least four years of professional experience as a school librarian; (b) current school librarian certification; (c) commitment to meeting the educational needs of a diverse online student population; (d) strong potential for excellence in online teaching; (e) willingness to participate in service activities of the school, college, university, and profession/community.

SCHOOL INFORMATION:

The School of Library and Information Studies, one of four departments in the College of Professional Education, is committed to excellence in graduate education. The school offers the oldest continuously ALA-accredited master's degree program in the Southwest, and its programs are available entirely online. The school offers a Master of Library Science degree and certificate programs in School Librarianship, Community Information, and Health Sciences Librarianship. The school supports curricula for students across the university, including undergraduate and graduate concentrations in an interdisciplinary informatics degree program, a dual master's degree in Library Science and Health Studies, and a minor in Library Science for students in other disciplines.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:

Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the only woman-focused university system in the United States (although it is no longer exclusively for women). Established in 1901, TWU is a public university system that emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, library studies, and education. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton, located forty miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the University is available at: https://twu.edu/

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

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