[Asis-l] Faculty positions at Rutgers University

[nicholas belkin]

The Department of Library and Information Science at Rutgers University
seeks candidates for four positions, beginning Fall, 2005. Two are
tenure-track or tenured positions; one is a visiting Assistant/Associate
Profesor position; the fourth is an Instructor position. The areas in
which we are searching are, respectively: human aspects of information
behavior, systems, services and technologies; children's and youth
services and literature; and, public services and technologies in
libraries. Descriptions of each, with application instructions, follow
below. For further information, see our website:
http://scils.rutgers.edu, or contact the respective search committe chairs.
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TENURE-TRACK OR TENURED FACULTY POSITION AVAILABLE!

The Department of Library and Information Science at Rutgers University
seeks a new faculty member, to begin in Fall 2005, whose teaching and
research interests center on the human side of information systems,
services and technologies.

We seek a dedicated, dynamic scholar who will continue to help us to
build upon our strengths or open innovative paths in one or more general
areas of:
•	HUMAN INFORMATION BEHAVIOR
•	INFORMATION SEEKING AND USE
•	HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
•	HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES
•	SOCIAL INFORMATICS,  and/or
•	HUMAN AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES

Appointment will be made at tenure-track or tenured level, depending
upon qualifications. The candidate will hold a Ph.D. degree in library
and information science, computer science or related relevant fields.
For a tenure-track position the successful candidate will have
demonstrated promise in both teaching and research. For the tenured
position the successful candidate will have an established record of
internationally-recognized research, of high-quality teaching, and of
significant academic or professional leadership

The Department of Library and Information Science is in the School of
Communication, Information and Library Studies, an interdisciplinary
school with departments of Communication and of Journalism and Media
Studies. Members of the Department teach in its undergraduate program in
Information Technology and Informatics, in the Masters Program in
Library and Information Science, in the school-wide Ph.D. Program in
Communication, Information and Library Studies, and in the Masters in
Communication and Information Studies offered by the Department of
Communication.

Our intellectually diverse and collegial faculty of the Department cross
disciplinary boundaries to integrate the common elements of people,
information and technology. Our faculty developed various innovative
programs and attracted many funded research projects, including major
IMLS and NSF grants. Members of the Department take leadership roles in
professional and research organizations. The Department of Library and
Information Science and its various specializations are consistently
ranked among the top in its area in North America. The Department has
more top impact authors in the field than any other similar department
or school in North America. Faculty members are highly cited in fields
ranging from school library services to information retrieval to human
information behavior. Faculty find it easy to build collaborations with
the diverse departments and institutes of the University, including the
Agricultural College, the Center for Cognitive Sciences, the School of
Business, and departments ranging from Psychology to Electrical and
Computer Engineering to Political Science. The Department and the School
provide opportunity for innovative thinking and risk-taking. As to the
location, New Brunswick is located on the Raritan River, within an hour
from New York or Philadelphia by train or car.

Applications will be accepted immediately, and will be reviewed until
the position is filled. Applications, consisting of a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references should
be sent to:
Claire McInerney
Chair, Search Committee for Human Information Behavior
Department of Library and Information Science
School of Communication, Information and Library Studies
Rutgers University,
4 Huntington Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1071, USA,
or (preferably) in electronic form to clairemc at scils.rutgers.edu.
(Electronic submissions should be in pdf, ps, Word, or rtf formats.)

Further information about the Department and School is available at
http://scils.rutgers.edu. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is
an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Minorities, women,
and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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TENURE-TRACK OR TENURED FACULTY POSITION AVAILABLE
CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE, AND YOUTH SERVICES IN PUBLIC
LIBRARIES

The Department of Library and Information Science at Rutgers University
is searching for a new faculty member, to begin in Fall 2005, whose
teaching and research interests center on children’s and young adult
literature, and youth services in public libraries.

This position is available at tenure-track or tenured levels, depending
upon qualifications. The successful candidate for a tenure-track
position will hold a Ph.D. degree in library and information science, or
related relevant fields, and will have demonstrated experience and
promise in both teaching and research. The successful candidate for a
tenured position will have an established record of
internationally-recognized research, of high-quality teaching, and of
significant professional leadership and service in the area of
children’s and young adult literature, and youth services in public
libraries.

The Department of Library and Information Science is a constituent of
the School of Communication, Information and Library Studies, an
interdisciplinary school with departments of Communication and of
Journalism and Media Studies. Members of the Department teach in its
Undergraduate Program in Information Technology and Informatics, in the
Masters Program in Library and Information Science, in the school-wide
Ph.D. Program in Communication, Information and Library Studies, and in
the school-wide Masters in Communication and Information Studies.
The Department’s specializations in School Media and in Youth Services
are both top ranked programs in the USA, and the recently established
Center for International Scholarship in School Libraries significantly
furthers these specializations through its international research and
professional initiatives. We seek a dedicated, dynamic scholar who will
continue to help us to build upon these strengths and continue to
develop innovative programs and initiatives.

Our intellectually diverse and collegial faculty of the Department
crosses disciplinary boundaries to integrate the common elements of
people, information and technology. Our faculty developed various
innovative programs and attracted many funded research projects,
including major IMLS and NSF grants. Members of the Department take
leadership roles in professional and research organizations. The
Department of Library and Information Science and its various
specializations are consistently ranked among the top in its area in
North America. The Department has more top impact authors in the field
than any other similar department or school in North America. Faculty
members are highly cited in fields ranging from school library services
to information retrieval to human information behavior. Faculty find it
easy to build collaborations with the diverse departments and institutes
of the University, including the Agricultural College, the Center for
Cognitive Sciences, the School of Business, and departments ranging from
Psychology to Electrical and Computer Engineering to Political Science.
The Department and the School provide opportunity for innovative
thinking and risk-taking. As to the location, New Brunswick is located
on the Raritan River, within an hour from New York or Philadelphia by
train or car.

Applications will be accepted immediately, and will be reviewed until
the position is filled. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, a
curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three (for tenure-track
position) or seven (for tenured position) references should be sent to
Ross J Todd, Chair CYA Search Committee, Department of Library and
Information Science, Rutgers University, 4 Huntington Street, New
Brunswick, NJ 08901-1071, USA, or (preferably) in electronic form to
rtodd at scils.rutgers.edu  Electronic submissions should be in pdf, ps or
Word rtf formats.

Further information about the Department and School is available at
http://scils.rutgers.edu  Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is
an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.  Minorities, women,
and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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VISITING FACULTY POSITION (NON TENURE TRACK) AVAILABLE

The Department of Library and Information Science at Rutgers University
is searching for a visiting assistant or associate professor, depending
on qualifications, to begin in Fall 2005, whose teaching and/or research
interests center on  public services and technology in libraries.

This is a non-tenure track position, initially for two years, with
renewal possible for a third year. The successful candidate will hold a
Ph.D. degree in library and information science, or a related relevant
field.
To be hired at the visiting assistant professor level, the successful
candidate will have demonstrated promise in both teaching and research.
   To be hired at the visiting associate professor level, the successful
candidate will have an established record of internationally-recognized
research, of high-quality teaching, and of significant academic or
professional leadership.

We seek a dynamic individual who will contribute to the work of our
Department as we continue to serve our on-campus undergraduate,
master's, and doctoral students as well as develop and implement an
online option for our master's degree.  Experience teaching or learning
online is desirable.

The Department of Library and Information Science is in the School of
Communication, Information and Library Studies, an interdisciplinary
school with departments of Communication and of Journalism and Media
Studies. Members of the Department teach in its undergraduate program in
Information Technology and Informatics, in the Masters Program in
Library and Information Science, in the school-wide Ph.D. Program in
Communication, Information and Library Studies, and in the Masters in
Communication and Information Studies offered by the Department of
Communication.

Our intellectually diverse and collegial faculty of the Department cross
disciplinary boundaries to integrate the common elements of people,
information, and technology. Our faculty have developed various
innovative programs and attracted many funded research projects,
including major IMLS and NSF grants. Members of the Department take
leadership roles in professional and research organizations. The
Department of Library and Information Science and its various
specializations are consistently ranked among the top in its area in
North America. The Department has more top impact authors in the field
than any other similar department or school in North America. Faculty
members are highly cited in fields ranging from school library services
to information retrieval to human information behavior.  Faculty find it
easy to build collaborations with the diverse departments and institutes
of the University, including the Agricultural College, the Center for
Cognitive Sciences, the School of Business, and departments ranging from
Psychology to Electrical and Computer Engineering to Political Science.
The Department and the School provide opportunity for innovative
thinking and risk-taking.  New Brunswick is located on the Raritan
River, within an hour from New York or Philadelphia by train or car.

Applications will be accepted immediately, and will be reviewed until
the position is filled.  Applications consisting of a cover letter, a
curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references,
should be sent to:
Dan O'Connor
Chair, Search Committee for Full-Time Instructor
Department of Library and Information Science
School of Communication, Information and Library Studies
Rutgers University
4 Huntington Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1071, USA
or in electronic form to oconnor at scils.rutgers.edu.
(Electronic submissions should be in pdf, ps, Word, or rtf formats.)

Further information about the Department and School is available at
http://scils.rutgers.edu. Rutgers,  The State University of New Jersey,
is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.   Minorities,
women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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FULL-TIME INSTRUCTOR (NON-TENURE TRACK) FACULTY POSITION AVAILABLE

The Department of Library and Information Science at Rutgers University
is searching for a full-time faculty member at the instructor level, to
begin in Fall 2005, whose teaching and/or research interests center on
public services and technology in libraries.

The successful candidate will hold a minimum of a master's degree in
library and information science or a related relevant field, possess
significant work experience, and have teaching and/or curriculum
development experience.  This will be a one year appointment with the
possibility of annual renewals, up to a maximum of four years.

We seek dynamic individuals who will contribute to the work of our
Department as we continue to serve our on-campus undergraduate,
master's, and doctoral students as well as develop and implement an
online option for our master's degree.  Experience teaching or learning
online is desirable.

The Department of Library and Information Science is in the School of
Communication, Information and Library Studies, an interdisciplinary
school with departments of Communication and of Journalism and Media
Studies. Members of the Department teach in its undergraduate program in
Information Technology and Informatics, in the Masters Program in
Library and Information Science, in the school-wide Ph.D. Program in
Communication, Information and Library Studies, and in the Masters in
Communication and Information Studies offered by the Department of
Communication.

Our intellectually diverse and collegial faculty of the Department cross
disciplinary boundaries to integrate the common elements of people,
information, and technology. Our faculty have developed various
innovative programs and attracted many funded research projects,
including major IMLS and NSF grants. Members of the Department take
leadership roles in professional and research organizations. The
Department of Library and Information Science and its various
specializations are consistently ranked among the top in its area in
North America. The Department has more top impact authors in the field
than any other similar department or school in North America. Faculty
members are highly cited in fields ranging from school library services
to information retrieval to human information behavior.  Faculty find it
easy to build collaborations with the diverse departments and institutes
of the University, including the Agricultural College, the Center for
Cognitive Sciences, the School of Business, and departments ranging from
Psychology to Electrical and Computer Engineering to Political Science.
The Department and the School provide opportunity for innovative
thinking and risk-taking.  New Brunswick is located on the Raritan
River, within an hour from New York or Philadelphia by train or car.

Applications will be accepted immediately, and will be reviewed until
the position is filled.  Applications consisting of a cover letter, a
curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references,
should be sent to:
Dan O'Connor
Chair, Search Committee for Full-Time Instructor
Department of Library and Information Science
School of Communication, Information and Library Studies
Rutgers University
4 Huntington Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1071, USA
or in electronic form to oconnor at scils.rutgers.edu.
(Electronic submissions should be in pdf, ps, Word, or rtf formats.)

Further information about the Department and School is available at
http://scils.rutgers.edu. Rutgers,  The State University of New Jersey,
is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.   Minorities,
women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.


-- 
Nicholas J. Belkin
Chair, and Director of the MLIS Program
Department of Library and Information Science
School of Communication, Information & Library Studies
Rutgers University
4 Huntington Street
New Brunswick NJ 08901-1071 USA
tel: +1 732 932 7500 x8271  fax: +1 732 932 2644
email: nick at belkin.rutgers.edu
http://scils.rutgers.edu/~belkin/belkin.html