[Asis-l] Faculty Positions (Assistant/Associate) SLAIS, University of British Columbia

[Mary Sue Stephenson]

The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at the University of British Columbia invites applications for full-time, tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin July 1, 2009. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate achievement of 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:
* Digital information, collections and services
* Knowledge organization
* Management of information-based organizations; organizational behaviour
* Services and resources for children and young adults

Applicants must hold a completed or nearly complete Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field related to the teaching and research areas for which they wish to be considered. Applicants must provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and continued professional growth, demonstrate excellence in research and scholarly ability, and have a strong 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), a 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 30, 2009. There will be an opportunity for interested candidates to meet with members of the Search Committee at the ALISE conference in Denver in January 2009. Application materials should include a cover letter stating the candidate’s qualifications for the position, projected research agenda and teaching philosophy, a record of teaching effectiveness, current curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of a minimum of three referees for positions at the Assistant Professor level and four referees for positions at the Associate Professor level.

Address enquiries and applications to:
Dr. Edie Rasmussen, Chair
Faculty Search Committee
School of Library, Archival and Information Studies
The University of British Columbia
Suite 470, 1961 East Mall
Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z1 Canada
Slais.faculty.search at ubc.ca

Positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 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.