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Endowed Professorship in Children & Youth Services -- University of
Washington -- Washington
Beverly Cleary Endowed Professorship in Children & Youth Services
The Information School of the University of Washington is seeking an
outstanding individual to fill a senior tenure-track position in children
and youth services. The first endowed position of its kind, the
professorship is in honor of Beverly Cleary, internationally renowned
children's writer who graduated from the UW School of Librarianship in
1939. Created with gifts from the Cleary family, alumni, the library
community and fans of Cleary's work, this distinguished professorship
seeks a senior scholar, who will lead the Information School in having one
of the largest and strongest children and youth services programs in the
country. This appointment is anticipated at the rank of full-time tenured
Associate Professor or Professor commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Our new colleague will join a broad-based, inclusive
Information School with academic programs at the bachelors, masters and
doctoral levels. Information School faculty teach across all programs.
University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and
service.The Information School wishes to continue developing an active
research agenda in children and youth services. We seek an enthusiastic
individual who can bring additional breadth of expertise to our program,
including through curriculum development. Review of applications will
begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants
must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. The University of Washington is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building
a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages
applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and
covered veterans. Applicants should email, putting "Cleary" in the subject
line, their curriculum vitae, a letter of intent (including research and
teaching interests), the names of three references, and up to 3 samples of
their publications (attachments should be in PDF or Word format) to:Dr.
Harry Bruce ([log in to unmask]) Chair, Cleary Professorship
Search CommitteeThe Information School University of Washington Mary Gates
Hall, Suite 370 Box 352840 Seattle, WA 98195-2840
http://www.ischool.washington.edu
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