Adjunct Faculty, Library and Information Science

Simmons School of Business

Adjunct Faculty teaching library and information science at Simmons University. Responsible for managing course objectives, student success, and curriculum delivery.

Posted 7/11/2026part-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,598 per courseWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach material from approved curriculum in accordance with the syllabus and course design
Assume responsibility for the academic supervision and teaching of enrolled students
Attendance at any scheduled class meetings
Maintain and evaluate records of student’s academic performance within the grading systems provided in the syllabus and SLIS Student Handbook
Provide meaningful and timely feedback on assignments
Maintain communication with SLIS Associate Director on regular basis regarding course and student-related performance, problems and concerns
Respond in a clear and well-expressed manner to student questions
Foster and encourage a culture of learning that values professionalism, accountability, empathy, life-long learning, respect for diversity, and ethically-minded practice, as well as personal and professional development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advance graduate degree required, MS LIS recommended
PhD in LIS or at least 3+ years relevant work experience required
Graduate level teaching experience preferred
Online teaching exposure/experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationEmpathyProfessionalismAccountabilityRespect For Diversity

Certifications

Advanced Graduate Degree