[Air-L] Open rank position in Digital Youth, University of Oklahoma

[Ellen Rubenstein]

The School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) at the University of
Oklahoma (OU) seeks an innovative scholar in the area of digital youth for
an open rank, tenured/tenure track faculty position. SLIS is expanding its
strengths in digital youth scholarship through innovative teaching,
research, and service. Digital youth scholarship is an interdisciplinary
area that investigates how contemporary children and young adults—who were
born into and have grown up in this technology-rich society—learn, think,
play, socialize, and engage in communities and the civic society. Digital
youth scholars possess knowledge and skills related to: child and youth
developmental characteristics; digital media and technologies; learning and
community engagement through libraries, archives, and museums; and
understanding the critical role of data and information in youth lives and
society in the digital age. This knowledge and these skills make them
uniquely qualified to critically examine the complex nature of digital
youth and their engagement with technology in all aspects of their lives.

The successful applicant for this position will join the OU SLIS faculty in
the education of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students in various
capacities including teaching courses, supervising independent courses,
advising, and serving on students’ committees. The teaching
responsibilities include two courses per semester. A successful candidate
for this position will be able to teach required master’s courses and
develop new courses on digital literacy and ethics for youth. The new hire
will also advise master’s and Ph.D. students in the areas of digital youth,
youth services, and public and school librarianship.

The faculty member will conduct scholarly research resulting in
publications in peer reviewed journals, book chapters, edited books, books,
and conference papers. Seeking opportunities for internal and external
funding is also expected. Additionally, the candidate will be committed to
engagement in service to the profession and in the shared governance within
the university.



The position is based on the Norman campus and will begin August 16, 2020.
The salary is competitive and is commensurate with qualifications and
experience. The University of Oklahoma offers an excellent benefits
program. For further benefits information please access the Human Resources
website at http://hr.ou.edu/.



*Qualifications *



*Research*

Successful candidates will (depending on rank):

   - Have a record of research and scholarship with current publications
   and a passion for developing innovative and cross-cutting research,
   publishing, participating in scholarly conferences, and pursuing external
   grant funding
   - Work collaboratively with internal and external faculty on
   cross-disciplinary digital youth related projects
   - Show impact through external and internal grant funding, scholarly
   recognition through expected channels such as citations by other
   researchers as measured by bibliometrics/altmetrics, invited lectures and
   presentations, and through awards (best conference paper, association
   awards, etc.)



*Teaching and Service*

Successful candidates will be able to:

   - Teach required and elective children’s and youth services courses for
   the SLIS undergraduate and graduate programs
   - Develop new digital youth courses to expand and strengthen the
   graduate programs
   - Help guide the continual improvement of current degree programs
   - Advise master’s and Ph.D. students
   - Serve on department, college, and university committees
   - Be actively involved in local, national, and international
   scholarly/professional library and information science organizations
   - Have interest and experience in the design and delivery of courses in
   a variety of formats including on-campus, interactive video, online, and
   blended.



*EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS*


Required Qualifications

   - A completed doctorate in library and information science or related
   discipline.
   - An active and productive research program focused on digital youth
   related issues, commensurate to rank of candidate.
   - Knowledge of digital youth issues and research areas.

Preferred Qualifications

   - Knowledge and skills essential to conducting research and teaching
   related to digital youth, including for example, child and youth
   developmental, digital media and technologies, digital literacy, and
   understanding the critical role of data and information in youth lives.
   - Evidence of excellence in teaching that engages students in digital
   youth and youth services in libraries and related topics, in both online
   and face to face environments, and using course management platforms.


   - Experience with collaborative, cross-disciplinary research and a
   record of extramural funding.
   - Leadership in research, instruction, and/or service.



*Salary*
The salary is competitive and is commensurate with qualifications and
experience. The University of Oklahoma offers an excellent benefits
program. For further information please access the Human Resources website
at http://hr.ou.edu/.



The School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Oklahoma
was established in 1929 and is situated within the College of Arts and
Sciences. It has recently become an affiliate member of the iSchool
consortium. The School has faculty in residence at both the Norman and
Tulsa campuses, and faculty teach students at both locations, and online
students in a variety of locations. The School has long-standing MLIS and
bachelor’s programs, along with a new Ph.D. in Information Studies and
several new graduate certificate programs.



The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-RU/VH public research
university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community
engagement. We embrace and encourage creativity and innovation in Oklahoma
and beyond. We serve educational, cultural, economic and healthcare needs
of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, Health
Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and Tulsa Schusterman Center.  We have
outstanding faculty with scholarly endeavors to improve the quality of life
and health for Oklahomans, create startup companies and high-technology
jobs, provide unique educational and clinical training experiences for
students, and help us better understand and enjoy the world in which we
live.



OU enrolls over 30,000 students and have more than 2,700 full-time faculty
members in 21 colleges. OU has enrolled more National Merit Scholars last
year than any other institution, public or private. OU also has a Research
Campus that was named the No.1 research campus in the nation by the
Association of Research Parks in 2013.



In 2014, OU became the first public institution ever to rank #1 nationally
in the recruitment of National Merit Scholars, with 311 scholars and now
boasts a 92% student retention rate. The University is home to the History
of Science Collection, the Western History Collection, and renowned natural
history and art museums. The 277-acre Research Campus in Norman was named
the No. I research campus in the nation by the Association of Research
Parks in 2013.



The University of Oklahoma’s beautiful, bustling campus is nestled in the
heart of Norman, the state’s third largest city, located just south of
Oklahoma City. Norman combines the charm of a college town, the
sophistication of a cosmopolitan city and the history and culture of the
American West. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of
living, Norman is a perennial contender on the “Best Places to Live”
rankings. With a cost of living close to 15 percent less than the national
average, Norman is a very affordable city. In fall 2014, *Time *ranked
Norman the “least expensive city to raise children.” For more information
visit: http://soonerway.ou.edu
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and
should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae; list of names and contact
information for three professional references; statement of research
including how the candidate would contribute to the digital youth research
agenda of SLIS; and teaching statement including the candidate's experience
teaching digital youth courses and their ideas for developing digital youth
courses in the SLIS program. Review of applications will begin November 1,
2019 and will continue until the position is filled.  Questions about the
position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. June
Abbas at jmabbas at ou.edu.


The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and
state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information,
gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political
beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or
procedures. This includes, but is not limited to:  admissions, employment,
financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or
health care services that the University operates or provides.



*The University of Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.  Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.*


Ellen L. Rubenstein, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Graduate School of Library and Information Studies
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 2011
M.L.S., Indiana University 2006