[Asis-l] Additional Tenure Track Position at Kent State University

[Thomas J. Froehlich]

The School of Library and Information Science at Kent State University is 
seeking applicants for a tenure-track position (in addition to those 
already posted at http://www.alise.org), pending approval, a description of 
which follows.  Kent State faculty will be attending the ALISE conference 
in Philadelphia, January 21-23, 2003.  If a potential applicant will be 
attending the conference and is interested in this position, please contact 
Thomas J. Froehlich at the conference hotel, The Double Tree, by leaving a 
message on the bulletin board or contacting him by phone.  Interviews can 
be prearranged by contacting Prof. Froehlich by email at tfroehli at kent.edu 
before the conference.

Kent State University
School of Library and Information Science

Associate or Assistant Professor

The Kent State University School of Library and Information Science  is 
seeking an applicant for a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate 
or Assistant Professor, pending approval. Specialized teaching competencies 
or research interests are sought in the following areas: Records 
Management, Archives, Technical Services, Organization of Information, 
Knowledge Management, and Special Libraries. Applicants will also be 
expected to teach one or more of the School's core courses in the areas of 
foundations of librarianship, organization of information, access to 
information, and research for decision making in libraries and information 
centers.

When it comes to libraries and information centers, Ohio is at the leading 
edge. Ohio is a recognized leader in excellent library services as 
evidenced by the HALPR and in library and  information networks, including 
OhioLink (the academic library network), OPLIN (the public library network) 
and INFOhio (the school library network).  As a place in which to live and 
work, northeast Ohio offers an excellent standard of living and a wide 
range of experiences from the beautiful and historic Cuyahoga River Valley 
to the world renowned Cleveland Orchestra.

Kent State University has made major investments in state-of-the-art 
information and networked technologies and is classified as a "Doctoral 
Extensive" university by Carnegie and is a member of the Internet2 
consortium.  Furthermore, Kent State University has a proven track record 
in diversity, research, and the creation and development of opportunities 
for individual and collective growth.   The School of Library and 
Information Science offers applicants many advantages: a growing faculty 
that values and supports a commitment to the profession, dynamic research, 
team spirit, and innovative teaching and programs.

The only School of Library and Information Science in Ohio supports one of 
the largest professional library and information science programs in North 
America. The master's degree is offered at the School's two campuses in 
Kent and Columbus. The School also is actively involved in distance 
learning within Ohio through its 12-12-12 Distance Degree Program.  This 
program, initiated in Fall 2001, offers an on-going series of interactive 
video classes over a two-year period, leading to an MLIS degree in various 
regional locations in Ohio. These video courses are supplemented with 
web-based courses and on-site workshops. The School has two 
state-of-the-art interactive video facilities and offers courses to 
similarly equipped sites in various Ohio public libraries.  This program is 
very successful and enrollment is expected to continue to increase as the 
School expands its offering of distance learning opportunities.  The 
University strongly supports these efforts and has provided the School and 
individual faculty with the resources necessary to expand the program.

The Kent campus is the academic home of approximately 400 of the Schools 
650+ students. Approximately 150 students are enrolled through the Columbus 
program and over 100 external students are currently taking courses via 
interactive video. This position will be available at the Kent campus, but 
applicants will be expected to teach
courses by interactive video and to develop web-based courses.

Qualifications include a masters degree in library and information science 
or a related field and a completed doctorate or substantial progress toward 
completion in library and information science or a related field. 
Experience and/or interest in distance learning is highly desirable. 
Nine-month appointment; summer teaching is generally available. Faculty are 
encouraged to offer workshops, on-site, by video, or as web-based, for 
additional compensation. Salary is competitive; benefits are excellent. The 
position is available for Fall 2003. Applications will be accepted until 
the position is filled; review of applicants will begin January 2003.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, copies of 
transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (official 
transcripts will be required in the event of employment), and names of at 
least three references to:

Professor Thomas J. Froehlich
Chair, Search Committee
School of Library and Information Science
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, Ohio 44242 0001
email: tfroehli at kent.edu
Phone: 330/672-2782
Fax: 330/672-7965
http://www.slis.kent.edu

Kent State University supports equal opportunity, affirmative action and 
diversity in education and employment. Applications from minority group 
members and women are encouraged.

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