[Siged-l] Catholic University of America SLIS Dean Search

[Hsieh-Yee, Ingrid P]

DEAN
SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

The Catholic University of America (CUA) invites applications for the position of dean of the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS).  This ALA-accredited school, located in the nation’s capital, enrolls full time and part time students on the Washington, DC campus, at the Library of Congress, and at three sites in Virginia.  SLIS offers graduate programs, including a master’s degree and post-master’s certificate in library and information science, as well as joint degrees with law, musicology, history, English, biology, and religious studies.
 
The SLIS faculty represents a unique blend of research, teaching and professional expertise, including backgrounds in library and information science, computer science, as well as the arts and humanities.  Building on a 60-year tradition of LIS education, the faculty offers an innovative approach to teaching and learning that prepares students for professional leadership in diverse and emerging information management environments.  By integrating technology throughout the curriculum, providing excellent teaching, and supporting faculty research, we advance theory and practice in the management of information, cultural heritage materials, and scholarly resources to serve the needs of individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. 

The school seeks a dean with the commitment and vision to lead the school through a period of expansion in enrollments and programs. Applicants should have a record of academic achievement commensurate with a senior level faculty appointment and significant administrative experience. The dean administers and coordinates the activities of the school and reports to the Provost; is a member of the Deans’ Conference; provides leadership in teaching and research; articulates the mission of the school to internal and external constituencies; maintains strong liaisons with a wide range of campus and professional constituencies; and actively engages in fund raising and grant seeking activities to support students, faculty, and programs.

Salary is competitive.  Applications will be reviewed beginning on December 1, 2006. The appointment will be effective on or about July 1, 2007.  Applicants should submit a resume/curriculum vitae and provide names and addresses of 3-5 people who could serve as references to:

			George E. Garvey, J.D.
			Vice Provost & Dean of Graduate Studies
			Chair, Search Committee
			The Catholic University of America
			116 McMahon Hall
			Washington, DC 20064

The Catholic University of America was founded in the name of the Catholic Church as a national university and center of research and scholarship.  Regardless of their religious affiliation, all employees, administrators, faculty and staff, are expected to respect and support the University’s mission.  The Catholic University of America is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.  
			

    
Ingrid Hsieh-Yee

Ingrid Hsieh-Yee, Ph.D.
Professor
School of Library and Information Science
Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C.  20064
Phone: (202) 319-6270
Fax: (202) 319-5574
E-mail: hsiehyee at cua.edu