[Asis-l] SLAIS UBC seeking Director

[luanne.freund at utoronto.ca]

*Apologies for duplicate postings*


The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at the  
University of British Columbia seeks a Director as of July 1, 2009.  
The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of full  
Professor.

SLAIS, located at one of the top research universities in North  
America, is ALA-accredited and offers PhD and Masters degrees in  
library and information studies, archival studies, and children?s  
literature. SLAIS is home to a number of unique research and  
curriculum initiatives and has successfully attracted significant  
funding for multidisciplinary and international research projects. For  
more information, visit www.slais.ubc.ca.

The successful candidate should have a doctorate in a relevant field,  
demonstrated administrative ability and experience, a strong record of  
scholarship, teaching and service, excellent communication skills,  
vision and creativity as a leader, proficiency in fostering  
collegiality, and the capacity to create productive partnerships  
across disciplinary and organizational boundaries. The Director is  
responsible for the academic and administrative leadership of the  
School. This includes administration of budgets, personnel and  
curriculum; the promotion of high quality research; representing the  
School with respect to academic, professional and broader community  
groups and fostering relationships with them. Participation in  
teaching and scholarship is commensurate with overall administrative  
responsibilities.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.  
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, citizens  
and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. The position  
is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate  
with qualifications and experience. Applications should include a  
letter of application, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the  
names and contact information of four referees. Applications and  
requests for information should be addressed to: Professor Dominic  
McIver Lopes, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts, 1866 Main Mall,  
Buchanan A201, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z1. Review of applications  
will begin on January 5, 2009 and will continue until the position is  
filled.

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Luanne Freund
Assistant Professor
School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS)
The University of British Columbia
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Suite 470 - 1961 East Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Tel.: 604-822-0825
Fax: 604-822-6006
E-mail: luanne.freund at ubc.ca