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Library and Information Studies Faculty -- University of Oklahoma --
Oklahoma
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMAFACULTY POSITIONS
The School of Library and Information Studies at the University of
Oklahoma invites nominations and applications for two faculty positions to
begin Fall 2008 at the ranks of assistant professor and associate
professor. The successful candidates will have responsibilities for
research, teaching, and service and will be based at the University of
Oklahoma's Norman campus.The research and teaching goals of the School
address interdisciplinary approaches to information problems, applications
of information and communications technologies, and services to diverse
populations with special emphasis on Native Americans. The OU School of
Library and Information Studies offers the ALA-accredited Master of
Library and Information Studies, the Master of Science in Knowledge
Management, and the Bachelor of Arts in Information Studies. All SLIS
faculty are expected to be active in all degree programs. The faculty
positions are for nine-month appointments, with possible opportunities for
summer teaching. Faculty assignments include teaching in multiple formats
at the School's main sites in Norman and Tulsa, research, and
service.Required qualifications:* Doctoral degree completed (or nearly
completed for the assistant professor position) in library and information
science or a related field.* Record of published research or demonstrated
research potential.* Ability to work with multiple internal and external
constituencies.* Ability to teach within at least one of the following
areas: cultural resource management, digital assets management, archives,
preservation, and records management.* Ability to teach one or more
master's degree core courses (Information and Knowledge Society,
Information Users in the Knowledge Society, Management of Information and
Knowledge Organizations, Organization of Information and Knowledge
Resources).* Experience in or demonstrated potential for design and
delivery of courses in a variety of formats, including distance learning
modes.The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience, and the University of Oklahoma offers an excellent benefits
program. The positions are available August 16, 2008. Screening of
applicants will begin immediately. Applications will be considered until
positions are filled. Send letter of application including a statement of
research interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to
Dr. Kathy Latrobe School of Library and Information Studies University of
Oklahoma 401 West Brooks, Room 120 Norman, Oklahoma 73019-6032 voice:
(405) 325-3921; fax: (405) 325-7648 [log in to unmask]
The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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