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Assistant/Associate Professor - SILS - Digital Libraries and Archives --
Pratt Institute -- New York
Closing Date: 03/01/2007
Title: Assistant/Associate Professor - SILS - Digital Libraries
and Archives
Department: School of Information and Library Science
School: Information and Library Science
Position Summary:
This is a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant/associate
professor rank, available Fall 2007. This position supports our
certificate programs in archives and in museum libraries and our World
Information, Society and Environments Program with its emphasis on
information science and technology studied in diverse cultural and social
contexts.
Job Responsibilities:
- Teach three courses per semester.
- Develop courses and help build programs in area of specialization;
contribute to curriculum development.
- Conduct research in archives and preservation; publish in peer-reviewed
journals and present at professional conferences.
- Serve as advisor to SILS students.
- Serve on School and Institute committees and participate in
Institute-wide initiatives; contribute to the life of the School.
-Perform all other duties as required.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications:
We require a Ph.D. in library and information science or a related field.
Applicants should have a specialization in one or more of the following
areas: digital libraries and archives, digital preservation and
access, digital humanities, digital technology in social and cultural
contexts, and information management and systems. Candidates should have
some college level teaching experience, preferably in an LIS graduate
program; some related professional experience and research and
publications; and be active in professional organizations. Excellent
interpersonal and oral and written communication skills are also required.
To Apply:
Please submit a letter of application, c.v., and the names and contact
information for three professional references to:
Assistant to the Dean
School of Information and Library Science
Position Code APDL
144 West 14th Street
6th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10011
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