Information Law and Ethics Teaching Faculty
Application Deadline: October 25, 2026
The School of Information Studies (SOIS), the iSchool at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), invites applications for a Teaching Faculty position in Information Law and Ethics. This is a full-time, 9-month, renewable, instructional academic staff position (Teaching Faculty II) based on the main campus for both face-to-face and fully online methods of delivery at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.
This position requires a commitment to excellence in teaching and student success as well as a commitment to continuous growth and professional development to keep abreast of the legal and ethical issues in libraries, industry, information professions, and higher education trends affecting the curriculum.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a positive work environment in the school and college and to participate in school and college-wide initiatives and events.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree, or higher, in library science, information science, law, or a closely related field from an accredited US institution or international equivalent by the start date of the appointment.
Knowledge and expertise in the legal and ethical issues in librarianship and/or information technology.
Evidence of university-level teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Terminal degree (i.e. PhD or JD) in information science, library science, law, or a closely related discipline.
Knowledge and experience in legal and ethical issues in the public and/or private sectors.
Demonstrated ability in the design and delivery of courses in face-to-face and online formats.
Professional experience in libraries, information organizations, legal practice related to information/IP, or technology policy.
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