Of particular interest to Ph.D. students. Apologies for duplication.

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From: Sineath, Timothy W <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Sep 10, 2007 1:51 PM
Subject: position opening
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Please post the following job ad. Thanks.

University of Kentucky
School of Library and Information Science
Assistant Professor
School Media Librarianship

Position Title: Assistant Professor (Special Title Series)

Description: Academic year appointment with strong expectation of
summer teaching (at extra compensation), tenure track position with
responsibilities for teaching, coordinating the school media program,
advising, providing statewide leadership regarding school media
development, participation in professional activities at regional and
national level, and serving on university committees.

Areas of Teaching and Service Responsibility: School media libraries,
including familiarity with information technology applications in
P-12, and literature and related materials. Coordination of the school
media program, including state certification for rank change.

Qualifications: Doctoral degree in library and information science or
in a related field with Master's degree in library and information
science from an ALA accredited program; professional experience in
school media and evidence of teaching competency are required.

University of Kentucky: Founded in 1865, the flagship university of
the state opened its new library in spring 1998. This and the
libraries' strong administrative relationship with computing and
telecommunications services provide an unusually rich environment for
teaching and research. The School is part of the College of
Communications and Information Studies that includes the Department of
Communications and the School of Journalism and Telecommunications.

Salary: $50,000 (minimum) with retirement benefits and employer-funded
health insurance.

Send letter of application, a complete vita, and at least three
letters of reference (sent directly) to:

Timothy W. Sineath, Director
School of Library and Information Science
University of Kentucky
502 King Library        Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0039
Voice: 859.257.8876             Fax: 859:257.4205
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Direct questions to: Jackie White, [log in to unmask] or Stephanie
Reynolds, [log in to unmask]

Review process will begin immediately and will continue until position
is filled. Expected starting date is August 16, 2008. Any candidate
offered the position may be required to undergo a pre-employment
background check.

Application and nomination of minority and female candidates are
strongly encouraged.


Timothy W. Sineath, Ph.D.
Professor and Director
School of Library and Information Science
502 King
Lexington, KY 40505-0039
859 257-8100