[Asis-l] Director, Univ of Tennessee, Knoxville

[Richard Hill]

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Director, School of Information Sciences

College of Communication and Information

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

 

The School of Information Sciences in the University of Tennessee,
Knoxville's (UTK) College of Communication and Information (CCI), is
conducting an international search for the position of Director of the
School. A Ph.D. in library and information sciences or closely related
fields is required for this 12-month position.  

The successful applicant will hold the rank of Full Professor or meet the
University of Tennessee's criteria for Full Professor upon hire and will be
eligible for tenure upon hire.  The salary is competitive and based on
experience and academic credentials. 

Candidates should have: strong intellectual, organizational, diplomatic,
communication, and leadership skills; a national/international scholarly
reputation; and a strong record of research, teaching and service. In
addition, they should have the ability to: build strong, positive
relationships with all members of the School, with other CCI and UTK
schools/departments, and the administration of the College and University;
effectively manage School resources, faculty and staff; represent and
promote the program externally; assess the need for a new, innovative
undergraduate program in information sciences; maintain scholarly activity;
actively promote faculty research and scholarship and support externally
funded faculty research; actively engage in development, fundraising and
alumni cultivation; work effectively with the SIS Advisory Board and
College's Board of Visitors; support and create productive partnerships
across disciplinary and organizational boundaries; and recruit and maintain
a well-qualified diverse student body. The Director will provide leadership
for the School with duties and responsibilities as described in the UTK
Faculty Handbook. Applicants should have knowledge of and a commitment to
equal opportunity and affirmative action. The University of Tennessee is an
EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision
of its education and employment programs and services.  All qualified
applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or
covered veteran status. 

Individuals interested in applying for the position should send, via email,
(1) a letter of application,    (2) a current curriculum vitae, and (3) a
list of 5 references to: School of Information Sciences Director Search
Committee, at  <mailto:bethcole at utk.edu> bethcole at utk.edu, or send hard
copies of these materials to 302 Communications Bldg., 1345 Circle Park
Drive, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996. Review of applicants
will begin on October 1, 2015 and will continue until the position is
filled. The Knoxville campus of The University of Tennessee is seeking
candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the
diversity and intercultural goals of the University.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Richard B. Hill

Executive Director

ASIS&T

8555 16th Street, Suite 850

Silver Spring, MD  20910

v. (301) 495-0900

f. (301) 495-0810

 

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