[Asis-l] Facultu opening at CUA

[Liebscher, Peter]

The Catholic University of America

Faculty Opening (Tenure/Tenure track)

The School of Library & Information Science, The Catholic University of
America, invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty
position to begin in the fall 2003 semester. We seek an energetic
individual with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Archives, Museum Librarianship, Public Librarianship or School Media.
Knowledge of and experience with information technologies is highly
desirable. Candidates must be able to teach in one or more of our core
course areas - Organization of Information, Information Sources and
Services, Information Systems in Libraries and Information Centers, and
Libraries and Information in Society.  This opening is a wonderful
opportunity for an individual who would like to work in the rich and
stimulating information environment of the Washington metropolitan area.

The school offers courses at several off-campus sites in Virginia and at
the Library of Congress. Candidates are expected to teach one course a
year at one of our off campus sites--either in person, or on the web

For appointment as Associate Professor, candidates should have the
following minimum credentials:
 
	*	An earned doctoral degree in library and information
science or a closely related field. 
	*	Consistent research productivity, giving evidence of a
high level of scholarly ability and expectation of future recognition
and advancement in academic achievement together with reasonable rates
of publication 
	*	Distinctive professional service 
	*	At least 4 years of service as a regular faculty member 
	*	Demonstrated competence as a teacher and the ability to
use technology for teaching and learning

For appointment as Assistant Professor, candidates should have the
following minimum credentials:

	*	An earned doctoral degree in library and information
science or a closely related field completed before taking up the
appointment. 
	*	Demonstrated potential as a researcher
	*	Demonstrated teaching ability and the ability to use
technology for teaching and learning. 

Opportunities exist for faculty members to develop and teach web based
distance courses. Summer teaching opportunities are available. All
candidates must have a developed research agenda and publications
commensurate with experience. A willingness and ability to attract
grants is highly desirable.

The school has a small but outstanding, productive and highly collegial
faculty. The campus is located in Washington, DC only minutes from the
Library of Congress, the Capitol, the National Archives, and the
Smithsonian Institution. There is a Metro stop on campus.

The Catholic University of America was founded in the name of the
Catholic Church as a national university and center for research and
scholarship. Regardless of their religious affiliation, all faculty are
expected to respect and support the University's mission.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum
vitae and the names and contact information of three references to:

Chair, Search Committee
School of Library & Information Science
The Catholic University of America
Cardinal Station
Washington, DC  20064

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2003 and continue until
the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will take place at the
2003 ALISE Conference in Philadelphia. Candidates are encouraged to
submit applications early and schedule preliminary interviews with the
search committee before the conference.

For further information, please call or e-mail: Peter Liebscher, Dean,
School of Library & Information Science.  (202) 319-5085;
liebscher at cua.edu

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