[Asis-l] Simmons SLIS Ph.D. Program: 2018 Cohort Dean's Doctoral Fellow Available

[Rong Tang]

Dear all,

Simmons School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) is actively
recruiting prospective doctoral students. We are pleased to accept
applications through January 15, 2018. For the 2018 cohort, there will be
one position -- Dean's Doctoral Fellow -- open for an incoming first-year
student. Here is the position detail:


*Doctoral Fellowship*

*School of Library and Information Science (SLIS)*

*Simmons College*





*Summary*

For Academic Year 2018-19, the PhD program at the School of Library and
Information Science (SLIS) at Simmons College has one opening for a Dean’s
Doctoral Fellow.





*Responsibilities*

The Dean’s Doctoral Fellow will support Dean’s research initiatives and
projects, and will be assistance to COCIS faculty in their development of
grants.  The Dean’s Research Fellow reports directly to the Dean.



*Requirements*

·         Incoming SLIS doctoral student

·         Demonstrated familiarity with grant writing, preparation, and
application process Demonstrated record of research and outstanding ability
in scholarship

·         Highly organized self-starter who can successfully work
independently and collaboratively on research projects

·         Ability to communicate effectively in writing with clarity and
accuracy

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills and high degree of
professionalism

·         Ability to prioritize various projects and work with multiple
constituents simultaneously



The terms of Dean’s Doctoral Fellow are as follows:

·         20 hours per week, $18/hr.

·         Full tuition coverage for a doctoral student during their first
year of doctoral study.

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Please visit our website for details on how to apply for the PhD Program:

http://www.simmons.edu/academics/graduate-programs/library-and-information-
science-phd

Best,

Rong

On Wed, Jan 3, 2018 at 8:19 AM, Rong Tang <rong.tang at simmons.edu> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> Happy New Year!
>
> Simmons School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) is actively
> recruiting prospective doctoral students. SLIS has an established
> reputation for producing leaders in professional service at local, national
> and international levels. Students benefit from an extensive alumni
> community (and the New England LIS community) that enriches the doctoral
> experience. Our program emphasizes scholarship, teaching, and service and
> prepares students for research and faculty positions.
>
> In this flexible Ph.D. program, students work with their faculty advisors
> to tailor the program to their scholarly interests and career goals. The
> course of study includes a combination of required and elective courses,
> independent study, workshops, and guided experiences. During the program,
> students are able to investigate a variety of dissertation topics within
> library and information science, as well as within information professions.
>
> Doctoral studies can be conducted at various intersections of setting,
> audience, and activity. Some examples of study areas which build on
> strengths among SLIS faculty
> <http://www.simmons.edu/academics/faculty/faculty-search-results?kw=&l=&sch=%7BA0E2A6BA-03E8-432E-81E5-188DA8F25C23%7D&dpt=&ft=true&page=1>
> include:
>
>
>    -
>
>    Archives, Digital Archives, and Preservation Management
>    -
>
>    Information literacy and Information Services
>    -
>
>    Information Organization and Metadata
>    -
>
>    Information Behavior, Usability, and User Experience Research
>    -
>
>    Social Justice, Diversity in LIS Profession
>    -
>
>    Social and Community Informatics
>
>
>
> Graduates of the Simmons SLIS Ph.D. program:
>
>    -
>
>    Demonstrate in-depth familiarity with scholarship in the field of
>    library, archival,  and information science;
>
>
>    -
>
>    Articulate prominent theories in the field of library, archival, and
>    information sciences;
>
>
>    -
>
>    Identify researchable problems and applies relevant research studies,
>    research designs, and methodologies to tasks requiring problem-solving and
>    critical thinking;
>
>
>    -
>
>    Analyze and present information, including research proposals and
>    findings, clearly and accurately in a variety of formats;
>
>
>    -
>
>    Conduct qualitative, quantitative or mixed method research studies by
>    engaging in reflective inquiry, performing data collection and analysis,
>    composing research reports, and producing publications and a dissertation;
>
>
>    -
>
>    Engage in teaching activities, develop appropriate unit- or
>    course-level student learning outcomes, and plan and implement learning
>    experiences that assist students to achieve those outcomes; and
>
>
>    -
>
>    Lead service activities for local, national, or international
>    professional associations and communities.
>
>
> The SLIS Ph.D. program offers tuition coverage for coursework to top
> students every year. In addition, students may be offered paid teaching
> assistant or research assistant positions. For the 2018-2019 academic year,
> one Doctoral Fellowship will be awarded to a full-time student. This
> fellowship will include tuition coverage and a paid research assistantship.
>
> We are pleased to accept applications through January 15, 2018. Please
> visit our website for details on how to apply:
>
> http://www.simmons.edu/academics/graduate-programs/
> library-and-information-science-phd
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Rong
> --
> Rong Tang, Ph.D.
> Associate Professor
> School of Library and Information Science
> Director, Simmons Usability Lab
> Director, SLIS Ph.D. Program
> Simmons College
>
> Director for External Relations, Association for Library and Information
> Science Education
> rong.tang at simmons.edu
> 1-617-521-2880 <(617)%20521-2880>
>
>


-- 
Rong Tang, PhD.
Associate Professor
School of Library and Information Science
Director, Simmons Usability Lab
Director, SLIS PhD Program
Simmons College

Director for External Relations, Association for Library and Information
Science Education
rong.tang at simmons.edu
1-617-521-2880