Library Research Assistant Jobs in Manhattan, IL

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F260041P
Open Date
01/26/2026
Close Date
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Title
Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science
Salary
$70,000 Annual
Benefits
This position is eligible for health, dental, life insurance and other benefits through Chicago State University. Click here for a complete list of benefits: https://csu.edu/humanresources/benefits.htm
Is Tenured/ Tenure Track
Yes
Full-time/ Part-time
Full-time
Job Description Summary
Chicago State University (CSU), is the oldest public university in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago State University is Illinois' only four-year U.S. Department of Education-designated Predominantly Black Institution (PBI). CSU serves over 1,500 undergraduate students and nearly 900 graduate students. The university is a nationally accredited university with five colleges in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences and Pharmacy and proudly supports a diverse and non-traditional student population that hails from 28 countries and 36 states.
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The Department of Computing, Information and Mathematical Sciences, and Technology (CIMST) at Chicago State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Library and Information Science (LIS) beginning Fall 2026.
CIMST is a vibrant and diverse academic unit that emphasizes the intersections of people, computing, information, and technology. The department offers Master of Science (MS) degree in Library and Information Science. Our faculty and students represent a wide range of backgrounds, contributing to a dynamic and inclusive academic community.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include teaching in one of the following areas: archives, records management, digital libraries, public libraries. Faculty must also be able to teach one or more of the core courses (foundations, organization of information, reference and user services, information technology and/or research methods); and be able to teach effectively in an online environment and be willing to participate actively in assessment activities.
All faculty positions are governed by the tenets of a collective bargaining agreement. Faculty are hired, evaluated, retained, promoted, and tenured on the basis of conditions covered in the union contract. Primary duties include teaching and related activities assigned over 9 months. It is expected that each faculty member engages in all three activities of teaching, research/creative activities and service.
Teaching: Faculty members are expected to teach 3-4 courses per semester; develop syllabi and teaching materials related to courses taught; and collaborate with other faculty online and on-campus in the maintenance of the program and development of new courses and/or programs. In addition, faculty participate in professional development activities, as well as engage in assessment activities related to accreditation and program evaluation.
Research: Faculty members are expected to engage in research and/or creative activity germane to an academic discipline, which results in submission and publication of works in refereed, professional and/or general readership publications; submit and receive externally awarded grants; submit proposals for presentations at academic and professional conferences.
Service: Faculty members are expected to serve on committees, programs, and/or special task forces at the department, college, university, professional and community levels; assume leadership roles over time and as they increase in rank. Some service work is performed on-campus. These activities are not for compensation and have a relationship to the employee's assigned responsibilities and to the university.
Appointment Details

• Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
• Term: Full-time, 9-month appointment
• Start Date: Fall 2026

All faculty positions are governed by the university's collective bargaining agreement, which ensures clear guidelines for hiring, evaluation, promotion, tenure, and professional responsibilities.
The primary responsibilities of this position include teaching and related academic activities throughout the academic year. Faculty are also expected to uphold the University's commitment to academic excellence by fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment that supports, values, and challenges students from diverse ethnic, religious, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Although the Library and Information Science program is a fully online teaching program, faculty are expected to attend departmental, college, and university meetings, as well as participate in various service activities, in person on campus.
Required Education

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science or a closely related field; an ALA-accredited master's degree and/or professional library/archival experience.
• Evidence of potential for scholarly research and publications in library and information science foundations, organization of information, reference and user services, information technology, research methods, archival studies, or related areas.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and advising graduate students and mentoring research.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to supporting diverse student populations and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability and commitment to actively contribute to departmental, college, and university initiatives through high-quality teaching, scholarly research, and professional service.
Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching and research experience in library and information science foundations, organization of information, reference and user services, information technology, research methods, or archival studies.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability or interest in mentoring students in research or professional areas.
• Record of or potential for grant writing and external funding.
• Interest in contributing to departmental service, curriculum development, and program assessment.
• Experience working at a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI), HBCU, or other minority-serving institution is highly desirable.
• Prior experience delivering graduate courses online formats using learning management systems (LMS) such as Brightspace.

Special Requirements
Doctoral and master's degree transcripts are required.