[Asis-l] University of Missouri // Two Tenure Track/Tenured Faculty Positions with Emphasis in Library & Information Science

[A.J. Million]

*Announcement - Two Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Positions:*
http://sislt.missouri.edu/2015/05/two-tenure-tracktenured-faculty-positions-with-emphasis-in-library-information-science/
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Rank
School of Information Science & Learning Technologies
iSchool at University of Missouri

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As part of our recently developed Strategic Plan and our enhanced
commitment to research as an AAU member institution, the University of
Missouri (MU) College of Education is committed to strengthening its focus
on Library & Information Science. We are searching for two individuals to
fill tenured or tenure-track, nine month, faculty positions who share the
College’s commitment to quality research, excellent teaching, exceptional
service to students and the profession, and to continuous quality
improvement in an environment of civility and respect.
Minimum Qualifications

   - Doctorate in Library and Information Science or related field, by the
   time of appointment

Candidates will be evaluated on the following factors

   - Demonstrated research productivity or strong potential for research
   productivity
   - Demonstrated ability or potential for seeking external funding
   - Professional experience in libraries or other information organizations
   - Ability to teach both foundational and a variety of elective courses
   in a curriculum aligned with American Library Association (ALA)
   accreditation Standards

*About SISLT:* The School offers the Master of Arts in Library Science,
Master of Education and Education Specialist degrees in Educational
Technology, and a Ph.D. degree in Information Science and Learning
Technologies. SISLT faculty maintain active research programs across a
spectrum of areas: social and cultural institutions (including libraries),
digital humanities and digital libraries, information needs and uses,
human-centered computing, social computing, and designing games for
learning and other immersive technologies. LIS faculty emphasize public
librarianship, youth services, metadata and information organization,
digital humanities, user experience and usability, big data and analytics,
and educational technologies.

The mission of SISLT is to improve the professional practice of information
specialists and learning technologists; advance research on information,
learning, and performance; disseminate knowledge, products, and services to
improve the quality of life for all; and advance the economic well-being of
Missouri and the Nation. As a member of the iSchool consortium (
http://ischools.org), SISLT faculty share the common fundamental interest
of all iSchools in investigating and disseminating knowledge about the
relationship between information, people, and technology. This fundamental
interest is reflected in the number and depth of collaborations among the
SISLT faculty, and with other academic and administrative units at the
University of Missouri.

Many of our projects are housed within the Allen Institute (
http://alleninstitute.missouri.edu), a physical space that supports SISLT
faculty, staff, and students in research and development activities. The
Information Experience Lab (IE Lab) is a usability laboratory in the Allen
Institute that conducts research and evaluates technology. The IE Lab
offers SISLT students an authentic opportunity to engage in usability
testing and information behavior research of websites and software for
on-campus, statewide, and global clients. SISLT is one of five academic
units within the College of Education.

*About the College:* The College of Education (COE) is ranked among the top
doctoral granting colleges of education in the country. Today, the College
of Education has a student population of approximately 1,300 undergraduates
and 1,500 graduate students with 87 tenured/tenure-track and 25 full-time
non-tenure track faculty members. The COE recently completed a new
strategic plan and is financially well positioned to invest in
opportunities for innovative ideas in support of the plan. Annual
expenditures for externally funded projects are approximately $15 million
with funded projects in research, instruction and public service. Our
research portfolio has increased significantly in recent years, and is
poised for continued significant strategic growth. The College is a leader
on the campus and is nationally recognized for its distance and online
education programs.

*About MU and the Surrounding Community:* MU is the oldest state university
west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in
the University of Missouri System. In 1848, MU became the first public
university in the nation to open a college specific to teacher preparation.
Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the Division, College,
and MU. More information is available on the web at: education.missouri.edu.

MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately
130,000 which has been rated by Money Magazine, Men’s Journal and MSN.COM
as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over
34,000, and is designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University
Extensive. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the
flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine
and law on the same campus. As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is
recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the
nation.

This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research
university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of
life. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia
has been recognized as a bike-friendly community. Both Kansas City and St.
Louis are within a 90-minute drive offering the shopping and cultural
opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Columbia has a very high quality
public school system and provides many opportunities for art, culture and
music enthusiasts.

*Salary:* education.missouri.edu

*Appointment:* Tenure-track, nine-month appointment beginning January 1,
2016 or September 1, 2016.
To Apply

Apply on-line at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php.
Upload (a) a letter of application which describes in detail your
qualifications for the position. As part of this letter, please discuss
your expertise in the following areas (as pertinent): Digital Archives;
Digital Librarianship Digital Assets Curation and Management; Research Data
Management; Information Identification, Selection, Acquisition, and
Preservation; Information Extraction and Organization, and Library
Instruction in Digital Environments; (b) your research statement; (c) two
(2) sample scholarly artifacts; (d) evidence of teaching effectiveness
(course syllabi, student evaluations, chair/advisor/peer reviews); (e)
evidence of experiences in generating external funding; and (f) names and
contact information for three reference in the Attachments section of the
application. Your CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter
section.

Please contact Dr. Denice Adkins, Search Committee Chair,
adkinsde at missouri.edu, for questions about the position.

*Beginning Review Date:* Formal review of applications will begin August 1,
2015 and continue until the positions are filled.

*An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran
Employer*

*Women, minorities and disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to
apply. To request ADA accommodations, please contact the Dean’s Office at
573-884-7717.*
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