[Asis-l] Faculty positions: The University of British Columbia

[Edie Rasmussen]

THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS IN ARCHIVAL STUDIES AND LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES

The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at the University
of British Columbia invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track
Assistant Professor positions in its Master of Archival Studies and Master
of Library and Information Studies programs, to begin July 1, 2004,
subject to final budgetary approval. Candidates should demonstrate
achievement of, or potential for, excellence in teaching, research, and
service in an interdisciplinary environment.

Position 1:  Archival Studies

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and conduct research on
the design and application of digital technology in such areas as the
intellectual control, retrieval, and access of archival material;
management of current records in electronic systems; business process
re-engineering; and archival work processes such as appraisal,
preservation, and reference service. In addition, the successful candidate
will teach an introductory course on archives and information technology.

Position 2:  Library and Information Studies

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and conduct research on
one of: theory and application of the organization of information (e.g.,
organization of information and knowledge; classification theory; subject
analysis; knowledge representation; application of principles of
organization to emerging technologies) or reference and information
services (e.g., information resources in all formats; digital/virtual
reference services, information-seeking behaviours; information literacy;
services for a variety of user groups).

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a field related to
the teaching and research areas of the position, or anticipate early
completion, with continuation of appointment conditional on completion of
the doctorate within six months. Applicants must provide strong evidence
of their teaching ability or potential for excellence in teaching and
continued professional growth; of their ability to conduct research and
engage in scholarly activity; and of a publication record commensurate
with their experience.

The School offers a Master of Archival Studies (MAS), a Master of Library
and Information Studies (MLIS), a joint MAS/MLIS, a multidisciplinary
Master of Arts in Children???s Literature, a joint Master of Education in
teacher-librarianship and doctorate in library, archival and information
studies leading to the awarding of a Ph.D. Further information about the
School can be found on its Web site at www.slais.ubc.ca.

The deadline date for receipt of applications is January 30, 2004.
Preliminary interviews with interested candidates will be held at the
ALISE conference in San Diego in January 2004. Application materials
should include a cover letter stating the candidate???s qualifications for
the position, projected research agenda, and teaching philosophy; a
complete curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of a
minimum of three referees.

Address enquiries and applications to:

Dr. Luciana Duranti and Dr. Ken Haycock, Co-Chairs
Faculty Search Committee
School of Library, Archival and Information Studies
The University of British Columbia
#301, 6190 Agronomy Road
Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z3 Canada
luciana at interchange.ubc.ca
haycock at unixg.ubc.ca

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit, and is
committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to
apply, however Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be
given priority.