[Asis-l] University of Tennessee SIS Assistant/Associate Professor Position Available

[Southern, Joel B]

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR POSITION


The University of Tennessee, School of Information Sciences invites
applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty appointment at the
rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, effective August 1,
2008.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Earned doctorate by time of appointment in information sciences, library
science, or related area. Demonstrated teaching ability and established
research record or demonstrated research potential. For appointment at
Associate Professor level, sustained research and publication record and
at least five years of teaching experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience in one or more of the following areas: youth
services; sources and services in humanities, social sciences, and/or
sciences; school library media centers; or academic librarianship. 
Experience or demonstrated ability in design and delivery of courses in
a variety of formats, including distance learning modes, is highly
desirable.

FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES include:

Typically teaching two courses at the graduate or undergraduate level
per semester. Instruction in both live on-site and through
telecommunications and digital technology. Advising students,
participating in the life of the School, including service on School,
College, and campus committees, and developing/maintaining relationships
with graduates and other members of the library and information science
community. Possibly coordinate the School's involvement with the State
Teacher Licensure for School Library Media Professionals. Develop and
sustain an active and productive program of research/scholarship.

The School of Information Sciences offers an ALA-accredited masters
degree, an interdisciplinary PhD, and an undergraduate minor in
information studies and technology. Further information about the
program, faculty, and the life of the School may be found at
www.sis.utk.edu.

The School, located on the main campus in Knoxville, is part of the
College of Communication and Information and has a full-time faculty of
12 and a staff of five.

The University of Tennessee, established in 1796, is the land-grant
institution in the state and the premier research institution. Knoxville
is the largest of four campuses, including a large medical campus in
Memphis, and is noted for its strong undergraduate and graduate
programs. Other professional schools include business, law, education,
engineering, social work and nursing. There are many opportunities for
inter-and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The College of Communication and Information includes strong programs in
library and information sciences, advertising, broadcasting, journalism,
public relations, and communication studies. Particular strengths
include public policy, the information industry, information sources and
services, and new media.

The Knoxville metropolitan area is the gateway to the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park, as well as national forests and other outdoor
attractions. The Tennessee Valley Authority home office is in Knoxville
and the Oak Ridge National Laboratories, where the University is an
active partner, is a few minutes away. The area has rich historical and
cultural traditions.

SALARY

Commensurate with experience and rank. Opportunities for summer
teaching. UT participates in TIAA/CREF and offers an excellent benefits
package, including partial tuition reimbursement for dependents enrolled
at the University.

DEADLINE

Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2008, and will
continue until the position is filled.

SUBMIT

Statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and names of three
references to:

Dr. Carol Tenopir
Search Committee Chair
School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee
451 Communications Building
1345 Circle Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37996-0341

Digital applications are welcome and may be submitted to
ctenopir at utk.edu


All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental
disability, or covered veteran status.

Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The
University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the
State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to
be consistent with those laws and regulations.   

In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does
not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its
education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment
by the University.  

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national
origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), A.D.A. (disability),
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or
veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity
(OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN  37996-3560, telephone (865)
974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440.  Requests for accommodation of a
disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of
Equity and Diversity.


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Joel Southern
Communications Specialist
School of Information Sciences
College of Communication and Information
University of Tennessee
1345 Circle Park Drive, Suite 451
Knoxville, TN 37996-0341
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(865) 974-6727
jsouthern at utk dot edu
www.sis.utk.edu


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