[Asis-l] SLAIS University of British Columbia seeks Director

[luanne Freund]

The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at the 
University of British Columbia seeks a Director as of July 1, 2010. 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.

We encourage all who are qualified to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Candidates from 
this group are encouraged to self-identify. UBC hires on the basis of 
merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are 
encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its 
community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority 
group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, 
persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may 
contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 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 C105C, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z1. Review of 
applications will begin on December 1, 2009 and will continue until the 
position is filled.

-- 
Luanne Freund
Assistant Professor
School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS)
University of British Columbia
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Suite 470- 1961 East Mall, Rm 485
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Tel: 604-822-0825
Fax: 604-822-6006
E-mail: luanne.freund at ubc.ca