Lecturer in Library and Information Studies

About us

The UCL Department of Information Studies offers postgraduate qualifications for the library, archive, digital humanities, information and publishing professions, collaborates in the delivery of an inter-faculty BSc in Information Management for Business and is launching a new BSc Information in Society programme at UCL East from 2024. We have a strong international reputation for research collaboration.

About the role

We are seeking an innovative researcher to appoint to a permanent full-time lectureship, with the post available from September 2023, who can teach and research in the broad field of library and information studies. We are particularly interested in applicants who could contribute to ongoing or new research in one or more of the following areas within the field of library and information studies: collection management; library management; information behaviour; critical approaches to library and information work; public, school, health, law librarianship or related areas. The initial teaching focus will be on Master’s level teaching, within the MA in Library and Information Studies, with the opportunity to teach on the BSc Information in Society. The successful candidate will also be expected to supervise research students and Masters and undergraduate dissertations, and undertake academic related administrative duties.

About you

A broad knowledge of the field and profession of library and information studies, including contemporary professional issues within this sector internationally, sufficient to teach a range of related topics at undergraduate and postgraduate university level. Expert knowledge sufficient to deliver high quality research and advanced level teaching in one or more of the following areas: collection management, library management, information behaviour, critical approaches to library and information work, public, school, health, law librarianship or related areas. PhD in a relevant subject (or about to complete PhD). Please upload a CV and supporting statement together with your application. Any additional files, such as research documents or certificates are not compulsory but you are able to upload if you wish. UCL will be asking for references after shortlisting for interviews therefore no information is needed at this point. If you have any questions related to the application system or uploading your documents, please email Fernando Santos at f.santos@ucl.ac.uk - any question related to the role, please email Professor Elizabeth Shepherd at e.shepherd@ucl.ac.uk

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department has a bronze Athena SWAN award. We are committed to advancing gender equality within our department.