Greetings, We are looking to fill a tenure-track faculty position here at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC in the School of Library and Information Sciences. We are looking for candidates with children and adolescent literature experience, if possible, as well as ethnic collections, such as African-American materials, as well as censorship. Job description and contact information are below. 

Our web site for information about the school is: www.nccuslis.org .  Thanks in advance for considering our school. You can contact Dean Irene Owens ([log in to unmask]) for more information.

Regards, Dr. Swain

Dr. Deborah E. Swain
Associate Professor
School of Library and Information Sciences
NC Central University, Durham, NC
Office Phone: 919-530-7502  Fax: 919-530-6402
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Position: PROFESSOR
Working Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Vacancy Number: 6090-1010-2417-182
Salary Grade: FR
Department: UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Division: NC CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Type of Appointment: Perm Full-Time
Location: DURHAM
Posting Date: 12/01/2010
Closing Date: 12/07/2010
Number of Positions: 1 
 Description of Work 
THE SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AT NORTH CAROLINA 
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR A TENURE TRACK FACULTY 
POSITION BEGINNING JANUARY 2011. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A 
COMMITMENT TO THE ACADEMIC PROCESS, TO EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH, 
EDUCATION, AND SERVICE AND TO DIVERSITY IN THE COMMUNITY. THE SCHOOL 
OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES WAS ORGANIZED AS A PROFESSIONAL 
SCHOOL IN 1941, AND ITS MASTER'S PROGRAM IN LIBRARY SCIENCE HAS BEEN 
ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION SINCE 1975. THE SCHOOL 
ALSO OFFERS THE MASTER OF INFORMATION SCIENCE, THE JOINT MIS/MBA AND 
AND THE JOINT MLS/JD DEGREES.DUTIES INCLUDE TEACHING, RESEARCH AND 
SERVICE WITHIN A COLLEGIAL ENVIRONMENT THAT ALSO PROMOTES COLLABORATION
WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE DISCIPLINE OF LIS EDUCATION. ADDITIONAL DUTIES 
INCLUDE ADVISING, MENTORING, COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS WITH THE SLIS, NCCU 
AND BEYOND.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 
THE CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN STUDENT ACADEMIC 
ADVISING, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENTAL AND UNIVERSITY 
COMMITTEES, AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. TEACHING SCHEDULE WILL 
INCLUDE EVENING AND WEEKEND ASSIGNMENTS. CANDIDATES ARE SOUGHT 
IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CHILDREN'S RESOURCES AND SERVICES; ADOLESCENT 
RESOURCES AND SERVICES; CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT COLLECTION 
DEVELOPMENT; YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE; ETHNIC COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT, 
INCLUDING AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND LITERATURE; CENSORSHIP; 
JUVENILE DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE-BASED EDUCATION. MUST 
BE ABLE TO WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT. 
MANAGEMENT PREFERS CANDIDATE WITH KNOWLEDGE OF MENTORING, GRANTS 
WRITING AND MANAGEMENT; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; AND ADVOCACY FOR 
LIBRARIES AND OTHER INFORMATION AGENCIES.
Training and Experience Requirements 
PH.D IN LIBRARY SCIENCE, INFORMATION SCIENCE OR A RELATED FIELD IS 
REQUIRED AS WELL AS EXPERIENCE IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (RECRUITMENT 
AND/OR PLACEMENT). 
PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER, CURRICULUM VITAE, STATEMENT OF TEACHING 
PHILOSOPHY, AND THE NAMES/ADDRESSES AND EMAIL ADDRESSES (IF AVAILABLE) 
OF THREE REFERENCES TO: 
DEAN IRENE OWENS 
SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES 
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY 
P.O. BOX 17914 
DURHAM, NC 27707 
REFERENCES SHOULD ADDRESS BOTH TEACHING AND RESEARCH ABILITY. 
EMAIL SUBMISSIONS (PREFERABLY MICROSOFT WORD) MAY BE SENT TO: 
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FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL CAN BE FOUND AT: WWW.NCCUSLIS.ORG
How to Apply:
To apply for EPA (exempt from the State Personnel Act) Faculty and Non-Faculty positions, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae or resume, official college transcripts from appropriately accredited institutions and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to the contact person listed on the vacancy announcement. If a closing date is not listed, the position is open until filled.
NCCU, an EEO/AA employer, complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. All new employees must provide original documents verifying identity and employability within the first three (3) days of employment with the University. Accommodations for applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, are available upon request. 
Contact Person: DEAN IRENE OWENS
Contact Agency:  NC CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Contact Address:  P O BOX 19714
  SCH OF LIB & INFO SCI
  DURHAM, NC  27707-0000
Contact Phone:  000-000-0000 Ext: 00000
   
Contact Fax:  N/A
   
Contact E-mail:  [log in to unmask]