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From: Open Lib/Info Sci Education Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
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Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 4:31 PM
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Subject: Faculty Positions at SLAIS - UBC

posted on behalf of Edie Rasmussen

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The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at the
University of British Columbia invites applications for one or more
tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to
begin July 1, 2008. Positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate achievement of
excellence in research, teaching, and service in an interdisciplinary
environment.  The successful candidates will be expected to teach and
conduct research in one or more of the following areas:

* Archival studies, with emphasis on arrangement, description and
preservation
* Record systems
* Services and resources for children and young adults
* Management of information-based organizations; organizational
behaviour
* Knowledge organization
* Serving multicultural communities
* Digital collections and services

Applicants must hold a completed or nearly complete Ph.D. or equivalent
doctoral degree in a field related to the teaching and research areas of
the position. Applicants must provide strong evidence of teaching
effectiveness and continued professional growth; demonstrate excellence
in research and scholarly activity; and have a strong publication record
commensurate with their experience. Where appropriate, knowledge of the
Canadian context will be an asset.

The University of British Columbia holds an international reputation for
excellence in advanced research and learning.  It is located in
Vancouver, Canada, one of the world's most beautiful and
culturally-diverse cities.  The School offers an ALA-accredited Master
of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), Master of Archival Studies
(MAS) (both with an optional First Nations Concentration), a joint
MAS/MLIS, a multidisciplinary Master of Arts in Children's Literature
(MACL), and a doctorate in library, archival and information studies
leading to the awarding of a Ph.D. Further information about the School
can be found at www.slais.ubc.ca.

The deadline date for receipt of applications is January 25th, 2008.
Preliminary interviews with interested candidates will be held at the
ALISE conference in Philadelphia in January 2008. Application materials
should include a cover letter stating the candidate's qualifications for
the position, projected research agenda, and teaching philosophy, a
record of teaching effectiveness, current curriculum vitae and the names
and contact information of a minimum of three referees.

Address enquiries and applications to:

Dr. Edie Rasmussen and Professor Judith Saltman, Co-Chairs Faculty
Search Committee School of Library, Archival and Information Studies The
University of British Columbia #301, 6190 Agronomy Road Vancouver, B.C.
V6T 1Z3 Canada [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask]

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit, and is
committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to
apply, however Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will
be given priority.