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Re: Lecturer Position, University of Kentucky

From:

Gretchen Whitney <[log in to unmask]>

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Open Lib/Info Sci Education Forum <[log in to unmask]>

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Tue, 3 Sep 2013 20:42:40 -0400

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Greetings all,
   I'm just making an observation here, and not a judgement.  Just asking 
some questions.  And I reference a previous question regarding adjuncts on 
this list.  And past experience.
   I had the impression that a Lecturer in the US context was someone who 
did not have a PhD in an appropriate discipline, but who taught 
infrequent courses at the graduate level, because of some special status 
(like director of a library of some ranking in the community).
   I find it strange that an academic appointment to Lecturer would also be 
assigned tasks in processing program applications (secretarial or program 
manager), marketing on campus (secretary or program manager or 
communication specialist), plan social events (secretary), prepare 
newsletter (communication specialist). contribute to web site 
(communication specialist or secretary), develop web-based and social 
media technologies (IT specialist), work with enrollment management 
(unknown). and help students with first-time enrollment (program manager).
   In terms of knowledge and requirements, knowledge of HTML and CSS (not 
to be snarky, but if I had really solid operational knowledge of these I'd 
not be planning parties, and my knowledge of both is above average), as 
well as in photo editing and video editing.
   My questions are these:  (1) is a new position emerging in LIS 
education, in which a tekkie has great technical skills, can teach a 
little about something in LIS, but who is also willing to do secretarial 
and marketing activities? (2) Like desktop publishing did (falling from 
technical specialists in the 1980s to today's "anybody can do it", have 
HTML and CSS fallen to the "anybody can do it" level?  (3) If what is 
needed is a secretary or marketing specialist, why call this position a 
teacher?  The first two may be cheaper. (4) If the Lecturer is to teach 
graduate students, should there not be some kind of educational degree 
required, like, maybe a I'll shut up now.
   I'm not being critical.  I'm just asking questions.
   I realize that the British status of Lecturer has different implications 
and may be different in other countries as well.  I refer to the US 
interpretation of the title.

   The Faculty Handbook might have something to say about this issue - 
several do according to a quick search of Google.  I didn't find a Faculty 
Handbook for UKY.

   Welcome back to a new school year, everyone.
   --gw

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Gretchen Whitney, PhD, Retired
School of Information Sciences
University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN 37996 USA           [log in to unmask]
http://web.utk.edu/~gwhitney/
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On Tue, 3 Sep 2013, Reynolds, Stephanie D wrote:

> University of Kentucky
> School of Library & Information Science
>
> Position Title: Lecturer
>
> This is a 12-month faculty position. This position has a reduced teaching load (2 courses each calendar year) and additional administrative duties.
>
> Teaching:
>
>  *
> Will be responsible for teaching 2 courses each calendar year
>  *
> Courses will be primarily master?s level courses in library and information science
>  *
> Courses will be taught online using Blackboard LMS
>
> Student recruitment:
>
>  *
> Respond to requests for information from prospective students
>  *
> Process applications to library science program
>  *
> Work with campus based undergraduate groups to increase visibility of LIS on campus
>  *
> Work with groups outside of UK to increase visibility of LIS off campus
>  *
> Attend and display at 4-5 regional recruitment events each calendar year
>
> Student community:
>
>  *
> Respond to inquiries from current students
>  *
> Act as office liaison with LIS student groups
>  *
> Manage online student community group in Blackboard
>  *
> Publish regular department newsletter for students
>  *
> Plan campus and virtual outreach events
>
> Marketing:
>
>  *
> Assist with managing web site (sourcing content, writing content, acquiring or creating graphics/images, HTML)
>  *
> Assist with designing print and electronic marketing pieces
>  *
> Develop web-based technologies and utilize social media and other online tools to increase outreach to current and prospective students
>  *
> Publish electronic newsletter for prospective students
>
> Other:
>
>  *
> Assist with enrollment management to aid in course scheduling
>  *
> Assist new students with first time enrollment
>  *
> Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials to various audiences.
>  *
> Other duties as assigned
>  *
> Some travel required
>
> Minimum Qualifications
>
>  *
> Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential records and information, and to handle confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy.
>  *
> Ability to provide information and explain policies and procedures to students.
>  *
> A strong customer-service orientation with the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people, including the public, faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
>  *
> Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, and students and with personnel from other campus departments and outside agencies.
>  *
> Demonstrated experience composing and editing web pages using HTML and CSS.
>  *
> Technically proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word).
>  *
> Effective organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities concurrently.
>  *
> Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
>  *
> Effective verbal and written communication skills
>
> Ideal qualifications
>
>  *
> Exceptional knowledge of targeted recruitment principles, procedures, and resources.
>  *
> Experience using desktop publishing, photo editing, and video editing platforms (especially the Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop.).
>  *
> Demonstrated experience in website design and CMS-driven website frameworks, Drupal preferred.
>  *
> Strong knowledge of applying user-centered design principles.
>  *
> Understanding of relational databases.
>
> The University of Kentucky is the flagship campus in the state, situated in greater Lexington (population 300,000), in the beautiful Bluegrass region of horse farms and rolling hills. Founded in 1865, UK is a public, research-extensive, land grant Institution, ranked among the top U.S. public universities on a number of criteria, with special strength in the health sciences. The School is part of the College of Communication and Information, which includes the Department of Communication and the School of Journalism and Telecommunications, and is a member of the iSchool consortium.  The Master?s program is ALA?accredited. Strong relationships with computing, telecommunications and library services provide a rich environment for teaching and research.
>
> This position is a 12-month appointment with paid vacation. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and level of appointment. Benefits include participation in TIAA/CREF, employer-funded health insurance, and tuition assistance for employees, partners and dependents. For additional information, please see http://www.uky.edu/HR/benefits/.
>
> Send letter of application, a complete vita, and the names of at least three references to:
>
> Jeffrey Huber, Director
> School of Library and Information Science
> University of Kentucky
> 320 Little Library Building
> Lexington, KY 40506-0224
> Phone: 859-257-8876
> FAX: 859-257-4205
> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>
> Review process will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Expected starting date is January, 2014 with the possibility of starting earlier. Application and nomination of minority candidates are strongly encouraged. The University?s commitment to diversity is discussed at http://www.uky.edu/Diversity/.
>
> The University of Kentucky is An Equal Opportunity Employer
>
>
> Stephanie D. Reynolds, PhD, MSLS
> Youth Services & Literature
> Director, McConnell Center/Conference
> School of Library & Information Science
> University of Kentucky
> 333 Little Library Building
> Lexington, KY 40506-0224<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>
> Find Course Information on My Wiki<https://sites.google.com/site/youthlitmatters/>
> Find Info on the 2013 McConnell Conference<http://cis.uky.edu/lis/mcconnell-conference>
> The McConnell Center/Conference on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=57962798990>
> The McConnell Reading/Event Group on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/groups/McConnellReading/>
> Dr. Reynolds's Student/Advisee Group on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/sdreynolds28?ref=name#!/groups/249490781731022/>
> Twitter/GoogleTalk: youthlitprof
> Skype: sdreynolds28
>
>

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