[Asis-l] Search for Endowed Augusta Baker Chair

[HASTINGS, SAM]

Augusta Baker Endowed Chair in Childhood Literacy

School of Library & Information Science (SLIS)


University of South Carolina-Columbia


 

The School of Library and Information Science at the University of South
Carolina seeks an outstanding candidate to fill the Augusta Baker
Endowed Chair in Childhood Literacy, the first academic chair at the
University of South Carolina honoring an African-American woman. 

 

Augusta Baker was the first African American Coordinator of Children's
Services at the New York Public Library and former
Storyteller-in-Residence at the University of South Carolina.
Nationally known as an outstanding librarian, storyteller and author she
worked to abolish stereotypes in children's literature.  She helped
bring attention to the need for children to have stories, characters and
settings with which they could identify.  She emphasized that hearing
stories was a child's first step to literacy.  

 

The successful candidate will build on the Baker legacy of excellence in
childhood literacy and youth services and provide national and state
leadership in the teaching, research, and service missions of the School
of Library and Information Science (SLIS). The Chair will be actively
involved with the South Carolina Center for Children's Books and
Literacy, a SLIS initiative dedicated to research, development, and
community involvement to eliminate illiteracy in South Carolina.  The
Chair will work to bridge the gap between the University and the needs
of communities throughout the state.  

 

The required qualifications for this tenure track position include:

*        An earned doctorate; 

*        Achievement commensurate with appointment at the rank of
professor is preferred although appointment at the rank of associate
professor will be considered;  

*        A research agenda in childhood literacy and youth services or
children's literature;

*        A record of publication and successful grant-funded research;

*        Excellence in teaching;

*        Demonstrated successful projects in community collaboration;

*        A history of professional involvement; and

*        A commitment to cultural diversity.

 

The SLIS-MLIS program is fully accredited by the American Library
Association (ALA), and its school media preparation program is approved
by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE). In addition to the MLIS degree, SLIS offers the Ph.D. and two
other post-master's degrees. The School also offers an undergraduate
degree in information science. 

 

The University of South Carolina is a Carnegie Research I institution
and recognizes that the strength and reputation of SLIS are integral to
the mission of the University.  We are an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse faculty,
staff, and student body, and are responsive to the needs of dual career
couples.

 

The review of applications and nominations for the position will begin
December 10, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Salary is
fully competitive. Applicants should submit electronically a letter of
intent (including research and teaching and community involvement
interests) and curriculum vitae with the names of three references (in
.pdf or .doc format) to: 

Dean Tom McNally, Chair

Augusta Baker Endowed Chair in Childhood Literacy Search Committee

School of Library and Information Science

1501 Greene Street, 113 Davis College

University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC 29208

delton at mailbox.sc.edu

Phone: (803) 777-3858; FAX: (803) 777-7938

 

 

Dr. S. K. Hastings

Director and Professor

School of Library and Information Science

University of South Carolina

Davis College

1501 Greene St.

Columbia, SC 29208

803-777-3858

hastings at sc.edu

http://www.libsci.sc.edu

 

 

 

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