[Asis-l] Faculty Positions: SLAIS, University of British Columbia

[Mary Sue Stephenson]

Faculty Positions: SLAIS, University of British Columbia

The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at the University of British Columbia invites applications for three full-time, tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin July 1, 2007. Candidates should demonstrate  achievement of, or potential for, excellence in research, teaching, and service in an interdisciplinary environment.

The successful candidates will be expected to teach and conduct research in one or more of the following areas:

* Archival studies
* Record systems
* Services and resources for children and young adults
* Management of information-based organizations; organizational behaviour
* Information systems and structures: design and use
* Information interaction
* Information seeking and services, including digital reference

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral 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. Where appropriate, knowledge of the Canadian context would be an asset.

The University of British Columbia holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. It is located in Vancouver, Canada, one of the world's most beautiful and culturally-diverse cities. The School offers an ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), Master of Archival Studies (MAS) (both with an optional First Nations Concentration), a joint MAS/MLIS, a multidisciplinary Master of Arts in Children's Literature (MACL), and a doctorate in library, archival and information studies leading to the awarding of a Ph.D. Further information about the School can be found at www.slais.ubc.ca.

The deadline date for receipt of applications is January 26, 2007. Preliminary interviews with interested candidates will be held at the ALISE conference in Seattle in January 2007. Application materials should include a cover letter stating the candidate's qualifications for the position, projected research agenda, teaching philosophy; complete curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of a minimum of three referees.

Address enquiries and applications to:

Dr. Edie Rasmussen and Professor Judith Saltman, 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
Edie.Rasmussen at ubc.ca
Judith.Saltman at 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.
  
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Edie Rasmussen
Professor and Director
School of Library, Archival and Information Studies
The University of British Columbia
Suite 301, 6190 Agronomy Road
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6T 1Z3
tel: (604) 827-5486
fax: (604) 822-6006
e-mail: edie.rasmussen at ubc.ca