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School of Information and Library Science
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Assistant or Associate Professor
The School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites nominations and applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The School offers a Bachelor of Science in Information Science, Master of Science in Information Science, Master of Science in Library Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The School also offers an undergraduate minor in information systems, a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Information and Library Science, and a variety of graduate certificates and dual degrees. (see http://sils.unc.edu for details).
The faculty seeks an outstanding colleague with significant research and teaching strengths/potential appropriate to the broad field of information and library science. Applications are sought from those who would contribute in one or more of the following areas:
- Collections and Collecting, such as resource selection and evaluation, collections management, collection development, licensing, digital repositories, and collaborative or consortia arrangements
- Information Resources and Services, such as reference, user services, public services, user education, and information literacy instruction
- Organization of Materials, Information, and Knowledge, including cataloging, classification, and metadata
Faculty are expected to engage in research, teach, advise students, participate in School, University, and professional activities, and otherwise share their expertise at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
An earned doctorate is required. Candidates should provide evidence of research and teaching excellence, or potential for excellence, in their area of expertise. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications.
Review of applications will begin on Jan. 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names of five references to Paul Solomon, Search Committee Chairperson, School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, e-mail: sils_employment/assocprof@unc.edu or
fax: (919) 962-8071.
Note: Electronic submissions are preferred
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer.
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