FACULTY POSITION. CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
Clinical Assistant Professor: School Library Media

The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) of The Catholic University of America invites applications for a non-tenure track clinical assistant professor position that will begin in summer or fall 2011. We seek an energetic individual with expertise in school library media to assist in the expansion of the School Library Media program (SLM).

Candidates with a master’s degree in library and information science (LIS) and substantial professional experience will be considered. An earned doctoral degree in library and information science (LIS) or a closely related field is desirable. Candidates must be able to teach one or more of the SLIS core courses: Organization of Information, Information Sources and Services, Information Systems in Libraries and Information Centers, and Libraries and Information in Society (http://slis.cua.edu/courses/courses.cfm). Ability to teach SLM courses and mentor SLM students is critical. Candidates must have demonstrated teaching ability, and the ability to teach in blended format is desirable.

In addition to teaching core courses, the finalist will teach SLM courses, advise SLM students, and coordinate practicums. The finalist will also be responsible for maintaining specialized licensure and accreditation for the SLM program. This will include data collection and reporting, rubrics development, and assessments for certified school library media specialists. The appointee will develop and maintain close ties with the field of school library media in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia. The appointee will also work collaboratively with the faculty to ensure the SLM program continues to be AASL and ALA accredited.

SLIS offers courses in the District of Columbia (D.C.), Maryland, and Virginia, and all faculty members are required to teach at least one course off campus per academic year. The teaching load of the clinical professor is six courses per year; substantial administrative responsibilities will be taken into account to reduce the six-course teaching load. Summer teaching is optional.

An ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science with certification as a School Library Media Specialist is required. Previous experience with AASL, ALA, or NCATE accreditation and licensure issues is highly desirable.

The Catholic University of America was founded in the name of the Catholic Church as a national university and center for research and scholarship. Regardless of their religious or denominational affiliation, all employees are expected to respect and support the University's mission. The Catholic University of America is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/AA/V/D/M/F.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references to:

Dr. Ingrid Hsieh-Yee
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
School of Library and Information Science
The Catholic University of America
Washington D.C. 20064
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We encourage electronic submissions. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates who wish to begin as a visiting faculty should indicate this preference in the application letter. Preliminary interviews can be held through online meeting systems. For more information about the school, please visit http://slis.cua.edu/


Ingrid Hsieh-Yee, Ph.D.
Interim Dean and Professor
School of Library & Information Science
Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C. 20064
Phone: 202-319-5085
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Fax: 202-319-5574