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________________________________ From: Open Lib/Info Sci Education Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Branciforte, Robert Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 1:36 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Tenure track position: Florida State University Tenure track position: Florida State University The Florida State University College of Information (http://ci.fsu.edu) invites applications for a tenure track faculty position. Placement will be made at the assistant professor level. Applicants must have excellent research and teaching abilities, and must demonstrate both a potential for productive scholarship and a record reflecting a strong commitment to teaching. The successful applicant will demonstrate research and teaching interests that augments or supports on one or more of the College's current research areas. Ability to teach online classes is desirable. Faculty members are expected to serve on University and College committees and teams, and to advise students. Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline. Demonstrated record or potential for achievement in academic research, teaching, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of assistant professor. The College of Information. FSU's College of Information is a leader in the education of digital-age information technology specialists and librarians and is widely recognized for its pioneering role in the areas of web based education and undergraduate information technology education. Bachelor's, Master's, and Specialist degrees are offered on and off campus. The Ph.D. is offered as an on-campus degree. Commitment to all degree programs is expected. The American Library Association accredited and NCATE approved master's degree curriculum consists of concentrations in information needs and services, youth information needs and services and information architecture and technology. In the most recent national survey, FSU's children and youth services programs were ranked tied for 1st in the nation, the school media program was ranked 5th in the nation and the information studies program was ranked 10th in the nation. The new bachelor's degree in Information Technology includes instruction in applying technology, managing information, communication and working with people. The College currently enrolls 50 doctoral, 720 master's, 30 specialist, and 400 undergraduate students. FSU is a Research I university, and the College of Information is recognized nationally and internationally for its user-centered, interdisciplinary research. The Information Use Management and Policy Institute (http:// ii.fsu.edu/) is a key component in the College's overall research activities and faculty members are expected to seek external funding to support their research efforts. Join 35 dynamic, interdisciplinary, award-winning, and internationally recognized faculty members, active in teaching, research, and service in a leading i-School. Corinne Jörgensen, Professor Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research College of Information Florida State University Tallahassee FL 32306-2100 850.644.8116 FAX 850.644.6253 http://www.ci.fsu.edu Bob Branciforte Communications Coordinator Florida State University College of Information Room 228, Louis Shores Building 142 Collegiate Way Tallahassee, Florida 32306-2100 Phone: (850) 644-3391 Fax: (850) 644-6253 Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> "Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi