[Asis-l] Tenure-track posiition at University of Missouri

[Erdelez, Sanda]

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
College of Education
School of Information Science & Learning Technologies
http://sislt.missouri.edu
http://lis.missouri.edu
http://education.missouri.edu
http://missouri.edu


Position:  Assistant or Associate Professor in Library and Information Science
The School of Information Science and Learning Technologies seeks applicants for one (1) tenure-track position in library and information science.

Responsibilities:  Include teaching as part of the master's program as well as contributing to the doctoral program in Information Science and Learning Technologies; advising master's and doctoral students; assisting with curricular and policy matters of the School; conducting independent and collaborative inquiry and research, publishing and presenting research result; seeking external funding for instructions and inquiry.

Qualifications:

 *   Doctorate required
 *   Clear understanding of the major issues facing Library and Information Science today, and the ability to communicate the importance of these issues to students
 *   Willingness to be engaged in a creative effort to make the master's program accessible to residents of Missouri and beyond through on-line teaching and other means
 *   Excellent written and oral communication skills
 *   Integration of technology into teaching and research

Desired Characteristics:

 *   Master's degree in Library and Information Science
 *   Successful college-level teaching experience
 *   Applicants should be able to demonstrate competence in any of the following areas:  management of information agencies such as libraries; planning, assessment, and evaluation of organizations and information services; leadership in information agencies; academic libraries and librarianship, including scholarly communication; understanding users and the future of information agencies; school libraries and librarianship.

School of Information Science and Learning Technologies (SISLT)
SISLT is one of five academic units within the College of Education.  The School offers master's programs in Library Science and Educational Technology and a Ph.D. program in Information Science and Learning Technologies.  For information please visit our Web site at: http://sislt.missouri.edu.

 Salary and Rank
Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Appointment
The position is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment beginning August 20, 2012. Appointment beginning January 17, 2012 is also possible.

Application Procedures
Apply online at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic
providing the information below:

 *   Letter of application
 *   Curriculum vitae
 *   Names, email addresses, and telephone numbers for three references
 *   Samples of scholarly writing

Formal review of applications will begin September 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant which seeks the promotion and advancement of women in engineering. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  To request ADA accommodations, please contact the College of Education at 573-882-8311.



Dr. Sanda Erdelez
Associate Professor, School of Information Science and Learning Technologies
Associate Director for Education, MU Informatics Institute
University of Missouri
303 Townsend Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
tel. 573-882-5088
fax. 573-884-4944
erdelezs at missouri.edu





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