We are pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2013-14 
Dodson Visiting Professor of Information Studies. This visiting position 
provides support for a scholar to pursue research and engage with faculty 
at the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, the iSchool at 
UBC. The advertisement is produced below.

/Caroline

Caroline Haythornthwaite
Director and Professor
SLAIS, The iSchool at UBC
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Dodson Visiting Professor of Information Studies

Deadline: March 1, 2013

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. 
SLAIS, the iSchool at UBC, is pleased to invite applications for the 
Dodson Visiting Professorship named in honour of Suzanne and Earl Dodson.

This is a competitive position that provides funds to enable the 
successful candidate to spend an extended period of time, normally an 
academic term, engaged in research and teaching at the iSchool and with 
the iSchool and UBC Community. Academics at all levels from all countries 
are encouraged to apply. Applicants will normally hold a doctoral degree, 
and currently be employed in an institution of higher education.

This year?s call is for a Visiting Professor in Information Studies, who 
will bring expertise and an active record of scholarship in information 
studies or one of the many sub-fields within this broad area of research. 
Preference will be given to candidates who have a proven track record of 
high quality research and experience in teaching and mentorship. This is 
an opportunity to work with well-known senior scholars at the iSchool as 
well as an outstanding group of junior faculty members active in areas 
such as human computer interaction, information behaviour, information 
policy, and knowledge organization.  While all applications will be 
considered, preference will be given to candidates whose research 
interests align with those of one or more faculty members within the 
iSchool.

This Visiting Professorship offers the opportunity to interact with the 
talented and engaged students in the MLIS Program by teaching up to two 
courses. The Professor will be fully integrated into the research culture 
at the iSchool and will be expected to attend research talks and events, 
interact with doctoral students and present his or her research at a 
colloquium, open to members of the iSchool and the community. .

The Dodson Visiting Professorship funds this position for one term in the 
amount of $15,000, which can be supplemented through teaching (up to two 
3-credit courses) to reach $30,000.

Kindly address all enquiries and applications, comprising a letter of 
interest and a current CV, to:

Professor Caroline Haythornthwaite
Director ? SLAIS, the iSchool at UBC
The University of British Columbia
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Suite 470, 1961 East Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1 CANADA

Closing date: Review of applications will begin on March 1st 2013 and continue until the visiting professorship has been awarded.
Start date: Either September 3th 2013 or January 6th 2014