School of Library and Information Science is hiring an adjunct instructor for the 2026 Summer Term. The adjunct instructor will teach SLIS:6115 Introduction to Research Methods in Library and Information Science for 3 semester hours of credit. 

Duties include instruction, grading, and holding office hours as described in the UI Policy Manual (https://opsmanual.uiowa.edu/human-resources/professional-ethics-and-academic-responsibility#15.2 (https://opsmanual.uiowa.edu/human-resources/professional-ethics-and-academic-responsibility#15.2) (https://opsmanual.uiowa.edu/human-resources/professional-ethics-and-academic-responsibility#15.2 (https://opsmanual.uiowa.edu/human-resources/professional-ethics-and-academic-responsibility#15.2))).  

Requirements:

• An MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.
• A national LIS research profile as evidenced by peer reviewed LIS research publications and presentations.
• Experience applying quantitative/qualitative methodology in LIS research and grant procurement contexts.

Desirable:

• Some higher education teaching experience preferred.