Clarion University of Pennsylvania
College of Education and Human Services
Department of Library Science
www.clarion.edu/libsci

The Department of Library Science at Clarion University of Pennsylvania 
invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning August 2010. 
 The successful applicant will be expected to teach in the department’s 
ALA-accredited graduate program, which is offered on campus and at 
distance sites via a combination of on-site teaching and the World Wide 
Web.  The department offers a fully Web-based MSLS, with new students 
starting each January and August and has a growing undergraduate 
program offered both on campus and via the World Wide Web.  

The successful applicant will be expected to teach in each of the above 
programs and formats.  Further, the successful candidate will be 
expected to teach in the school library media area of the curriculum 
and in at least one of the core areas of the curriculum (i.e., 
introduction to the profession, cataloging and classification, 
collection development, reference, management of libraries and one or 
more of the elective areas offered by the department (see department 
Web page [www.clarion.edu/libsci] for full listing of elective 
courses).  

Minimum qualifications include an ALA-accredited MLS plus an earned 
doctorate in library science or other appropriate academic discipline, 
e.g., education, history, etc.  School Library Media Certification 
required. A valid driver’s license and willingness to undertake 
extensive teaching-related travel are also required.  The completion of 
a successful interview is required.  Prior to a final offer of 
employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a 
background check including, but not limited to, employment 
verification, educational and other credential verification and 
criminal background check. Successful completion of an online training 
course is a condition of employment. 


Applications must include:

•	Current vita;
•	Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended 
(unofficial transcripts are acceptable for review purposes);
•	Letter of application highlighting the applicant’s qualifications and 
teaching interests;
•	Names and contact information for three professional references who 
have current knowledge of the applicant's abilities as a teacher and/or 
librarian.  Contact information should include business address, 
telephone numbers, and email addresses.  

Review of applications will begin March 11, 2010.  The position will 
remain open until filled.  

Send all materials to:

Dr. Linda L. Lillard, Chair
Search Committee
Department of Library Science
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
840 Wood Street
Clarion, PA   16214

Clarion University of Pennsylvania is building a diverse academic 
community and encourages people of color, women, veterans, and persons 
with disabilities to apply.  AA/EOE



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Linda L. Lillard, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Library Science
205 Carlson Library
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA 16214
Phone: 814-393-2383