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Of particular interest to Ph.D. students. Apologies for duplication. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Sineath, Timothy W <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sep 10, 2007 1:51 PM Subject: position opening To: [log in to unmask] Please post the following job ad. Thanks. University of Kentucky School of Library and Information Science Assistant Professor School Media Librarianship Position Title: Assistant Professor (Special Title Series) Description: Academic year appointment with strong expectation of summer teaching (at extra compensation), tenure track position with responsibilities for teaching, coordinating the school media program, advising, providing statewide leadership regarding school media development, participation in professional activities at regional and national level, and serving on university committees. Areas of Teaching and Service Responsibility: School media libraries, including familiarity with information technology applications in P-12, and literature and related materials. Coordination of the school media program, including state certification for rank change. Qualifications: Doctoral degree in library and information science or in a related field with Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA accredited program; professional experience in school media and evidence of teaching competency are required. University of Kentucky: Founded in 1865, the flagship university of the state opened its new library in spring 1998. This and the libraries' strong administrative relationship with computing and telecommunications services provide an unusually rich environment for teaching and research. The School is part of the College of Communications and Information Studies that includes the Department of Communications and the School of Journalism and Telecommunications. Salary: $50,000 (minimum) with retirement benefits and employer-funded health insurance. Send letter of application, a complete vita, and at least three letters of reference (sent directly) to: Timothy W. Sineath, Director School of Library and Information Science University of Kentucky 502 King Library Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0039 Voice: 859.257.8876 Fax: 859:257.4205 [log in to unmask] Direct questions to: Jackie White, [log in to unmask] or Stephanie Reynolds, [log in to unmask] Review process will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Expected starting date is August 16, 2008. Any candidate offered the position may be required to undergo a pre-employment background check. Application and nomination of minority and female candidates are strongly encouraged. Timothy W. Sineath, Ph.D. Professor and Director School of Library and Information Science 502 King Lexington, KY 40505-0039 859 257-8100