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Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:43:36 -0500
From: Caroline Haythornthwaite <[log in to unmask]>

Deadline for applications is January 10, 2014.
Notice of the position is also available at: http://www.slais.ubc.ca/news/current-news.htm#tenure

/Caroline Haythornthwaite

Caroline Haythornthwaite
Director and Professor
SLAIS, The iSchool at UBC

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THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Faculty position (tenure-stream)
Library and Information Studies

The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS), the 
iSchool at The University of British Columbia invites applications for a 
full-time position to begin July 1, 2014, subject to final budgetary 
approval. The position is expected to be filled at the rank of 
tenure-track Assistant Professor.  Salary will be commensurate with 
qualifications and experience.  Candidates should demonstrate achievement 
of, or potential for, excellence in teaching, research, and service in an 
interdisciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and conduct research in 
the area of library and information studies, broadly interpreted. 
Applications are encouraged from candidates with research and teaching 
interests relating to digital collections, including specialization in 
areas such as: digital libraries; data and information management; 
data/text mining and analytics; information retrieval; systems design, 
programming, evaluation and implementation; health informatics; digital 
humanities; digital media, social media; or semantic web technologies. We 
are seeking applicants who complement the strengths of the faculty at the 
School, demonstrate a strong research record appropriate to their 
experience, and have the ability to forge interdisciplinary research 
and/or teaching relationships within the School and beyond. As the School 
builds and strengthens its identity as an iSchool, the successful 
candidate will have the opportunity to join a dynamic community of 
scholars shaping the future of the School and to work with outstanding 
Masters and doctoral students.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or solid indication of imminent completion) 
in a field related to the teaching and research areas of the position. 
Applicants must demonstrate excellence in research and scholarly activity; 
have a publication record commensurate with their experience; and provide 
evidence of teaching effectiveness.

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. 
The iSchool offers an ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information 
Studies (MLIS), a Master of Archival Studies (MAS) (both with an optional 
First Nations Concentration), a Dual MAS/MLIS, a multidisciplinary Master 
of Arts in Children?s Literature (MACL), and a doctorate in library, 
archival and information studies leading to the awarding of a Ph.D. 
Further information about the School can be found at www.slais.ubc.ca.

The deadline date for receipt of applications is January 10, 2014. 
Application materials should include: a cover letter stating the 
candidate?s qualifications for the position, projected research agenda, 
and teaching philosophy; current curriculum vitae; the names and contact 
information of a minimum of three referees; and evidence of teaching 
effectiveness. Applications should be addressed to Professor Caroline 
Haythornthwaite, Chair, Faculty Search Committee and documents should be 
sent as separate files (in .pdf of Word format) via email to: 
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Enquiries may be addressed to:
Caroline Haythornthwaite, Director and Professor
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS)
The iSchool at The University of British Columbia
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Suite 470, 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1 CANADA
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The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is 
committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We 
especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, 
women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority 
sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and 
knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage 
all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents 
of Canada will, however, be given priority.