University of Pittsburgh School of Information Sciences

THE SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES ANNOUNCES THE SEARCH FOR "THE 
DOREEN E. BOYCE CHAIR IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE"

The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Information Sciences is seeking 
applications for the endowed Doreen E. Boyce Chair.  Named in honor of Dr. 
Doreen E. Boyce, who served many years as President of the Buhl Foundation, 
and in recognition of Dr. Boyce's leadership in supporting the use of 
technology to contribute to the quality of life, the Boyce Professor will be a 
prominent scholar interested in the broad roles of the library and of information 
in modern society. 

The School of Information Sciences’ faculty of Library and Information Science 
is committed to interdisciplinary research and teaching in library and 
information science and archival studies.  The School is seeking a senior 
scholar who has examined the interaction among information, technology, and 
human behavior from a broad social perspective. The Boyce Professor is 
expected to lead in the shaping of a research agenda and a revised curriculum 
on the changing role of libraries in the networked environment, and in crafting 
a new definition for 21st Century libraries and librarians in response to the 
continually changing needs of our networked global society.  Within the broad 
context of building a sense of cultural and civic community, areas of interest 
include, but are not limited to, public policy, the dynamics of information in 
contemporary society, communication in a networked society, and the 
economics of information.

It is expected that the Boyce Professor will be appointed with the rank of 
Professor.  Candidates applying for the position are expected to hold an 
earned doctorate or the equivalent in academic or professional experience and 
to demonstrate:  

•	visionary leadership to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the 
profession;

•	an exemplary record of scholarship and publication and a 
commitment to reach a wider public through colloquia and publishing; 

•	experience in interdisciplinary and collaborative research;

•	a record of substantial achievement in research design and funding.

The candidate will be expected to teach and to direct doctoral research and 
to take a leadership role in building a strong research and publications program 
within the School.

As a leading educator of information professionals, the School of Information 
Sciences is prepared to support a scholar with such interests and qualities.  
The Boyce Professor has the opportunity to work with established research 
centers and to lead educational ventures such as the Sara Fine Institute for 
Interpersonal Behavior and Technology.  The School is home to leading 
scholars and educators in archives and records management, library science, 
information science and telecommunications, providing the Boyce Professor 
with a strong cadre of colleagues for collaborative research and teaching.

Mailed applications should be sent to:			Electronic 
applications to:			
Dean Ronald Larsen			[log in to unmask]
School of Information Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
135 N. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260.

The position will remain open until filled, although candidates are encouraged 
to submit their applications by September 30, 2011; earlier applications are 
strongly encouraged, with the expectation of appointing an individual to the 
Chair for fall 2012.  Individuals applying should provide a statement describing 
their research and teaching interests, and a statement of how they envision 
these complementing the School and the University, curriculum vitae, and the 
names and addresses of at least twelve references.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action 
employer and strongly encourages women and minority candidates to apply.


Revised 06/07/2011