[Asis-l] Faculty position available at Kent State

[WICKS, DONALD]

The Kent State University School of Library and Information Science is seeking applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The successful candidate should have a doctorate in Library and Information Science or a related field.  Applications are encouraged from candidates with research and teaching competencies in one or more of the following areas: knowledge organization; social and cultural informatics; archives, preservation, and museum studies; converging information technologies; and public library management and services. Candidates should also be able to teach at least one of the School's core courses. Applicants must demonstrate evidence or strong potential of research and scholarly activity, publications, and successful grant applications in one or more of the above research areas. Experience in online teaching; preferred.
Information about the School can be found at www.kent.edu/slis<http://www.kent.edu/slis>
This nine-month appointment begins August 17, 2014; summer teaching and workshops may be available. Salary is competitive; benefits are excellent.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A letter of interest and vitae should be submitted online at https://jobs.kent.edu. Names and contact information of at least three references should be provided with the application. The letter of interest should indicate teaching background and research interests.
For additional information, contact Dr. Don Wicks, Search Committee Chair, at dwicks at kent.edu<mailto:dwicks at kent.edu>  or Professor Jeff Fruit, Interim Director, at jfruit at kent.edu<mailto:jfruit at kent.edu> .
Screening of applicants has begun and will continue until the position is filled.
Kent State University supports equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity in education and employment. Applications from minority group members and women are encouraged.

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