[Asis-l] FW: Tenure track position in Digital Curation @ The University of Alabama SLIS

[Richard Hill]

From: MacCall, Steven [mailto:smaccall at slis.ua.edu] 
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 1:04 PM
To: Richard Hill
Subject: FW: Tenure track position in Digital Curation @ The University of
Alabama SLIS

 

 

 

[Please excuse cross posting]

 

Assistant Professor Position for August 2015

University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies

 


Digital Curation

 

The University of Alabama  <http://slis.ua.edu/> School of Library and
Information Studies seeks a faculty member for a full-time, tenure-track
position to begin August 16, 2015 at the rank of assistant professor. 

The successful candidate will have an opportunity to shape the character and
direction of the School as it continues to integrate the traditions of
librarianship, archives, and information studies in the context of new and
emerging technologies. This faculty member will be expected to maintain an
active role in advising master's and doctoral students and to contribute to
professional organizations at the state, national, and international levels.
The school has nationally ranked on-campus and online degree programs with a
teaching load of two graduate courses per semester with an option to teach
during the summer.  All faculty members are expected to work with diverse
constituencies, teach in the core curriculum, and maintain a rigorous
research agenda. Participation in interdisciplinary scholarship and
community engagement initiatives are strongly encouraged.  

Specializations of particular interest include any of the following:

 

*       Curation, preservation, and management of data/digital assets

*       Data science

*       Multicultural perspectives in library and information studies

*       Critical/ethical perspectives in library and information studies 

 

Qualifications:  

*       Earned doctorate by time of appointment in library and information
studies or a cognate area.

*       Documented evidence of ability to establish and maintain a sustained
and rigorous research agenda.

*       Demonstrated teaching ability, including ability to teach in the
required core curriculum.

*       Demonstrated commitment to professional service.

The School of Library and Information Studies is part of the College of
Communication and Information Sciences, and offers an
<http://slis.ua.edu/mlis/> ALA-accredited master's program, an
<http://bookarts.ua.edu/> MFA degree program in the book arts, and doctoral
courses that contribute to a multidisciplinary
<http://cis.ua.edu/departments/graduatestudies/programs/> doctorate in
communication and information sciences. The MLIS program ranks among the top
20 programs in North America. We are at an exciting juncture in the history
of our school with new leadership and vision dedicated to facilitating a
global vision of LIS education and building a community of scholars. 

The  <http://cis.ua.edu/> College of Communication and Information Sciences
affords many exciting opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations
including a multimillion dollar
<http://cis.ua.edu/about/digital-media-center/> Digital Media Center, which
houses a  <http://wvuatv.com/> commercial television station run by the
College as well as the  <http://www.cptr.org/> Center for Public Television
and Radio, and the  <http://icir.ua.edu/> Institute for Communication and
Information Research (ICIR) that supports a broad range of media and
information research.

Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college,  <http://www.ua.edu/> The
University of Alabama (UA) is committed to excellence in teaching, research,
and service. With an enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate and
graduate students, UA provides a creative, nurturing campus environment
where students can become the best individuals possible, learn from the best
and brightest faculty, and make a positive difference in the community, the
state, the nation, and the world.  <http://visittuscaloosa.com/> Tuscaloosa
offers year-round outdoor activities, a  <http://www.tuscarts.org/> vibrant
arts community, and the  <http://www.ua.edu/life.html> cultural benefits of
a flagship university.

Application Process: Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and
commensurate with experience. Please submit applications electronically to
<https://facultyjobs.ua.edu> https://facultyjobs.ua.edu (click "Faculty
Positions" link then keyword search for requisition # "0809213").
Applications shall include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and
contact information for at least three references. Emailed questions about
the position should be directed to Dr. Steven MacCall, Search Committee
Chair (smaccall at slis.ua.edu <mailto:smaccall at slis.ua.edu> ) with "Assistant
Professor Position" in the subject line. 

An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, The University of Alabama
is strongly committed to diversity, and we value candidates who bring a
variety of backgrounds and experiences to our community. The University
welcomes all to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

 

--

Steven L. MacCall, PhD

Associate Professor

School of Library and Information Studies

University of Alabama

Box 870252

Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0252

 

205.348.6727

@stevenmaccall 

 

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