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You'll find a special subscription offer at http://chronicle.com/4free/?ej _________________________________________________________________ - The text of the job listing is below - Multiple Positions -- State University of New York at Buffalo -- New York Director, School Library Media ProgramTenure-Track Faculty Position Description of Duties: The position requires directing the School Library Media (SLM) program, overseeing student teaching experiences, and participating in regional, state, and national SLM organizations. Duties require teaching one or more of the following SLM courses: youth resources and services, the curriculum role of the school library media specialist, management of the school library media center, or computer applications in the school library media center. The candidate is expected to conduct research, publish, participate in efforts to receive external funding, establish and maintain cross-disciplinary connections, and participate in appropriate departmental, school, university and community service activities. Appointment can be at the Associate or higher rank, depending on qualifications.Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Library and Information Studies or related field. The preferred candidate will also hold an MLS. Appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank requires a record of research and publication with evidence of teaching excellence. Experience as a School Library Media Specialist and knowledge of requirements for SLM certification is a definite advantage. Applicants must apply through the University at Buffalo Human Resources website at: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/ Search by posting #0601775 You may enquire about this position by emailing Dr. June Abbas, [log in to unmask], Search Committee Chair, Department of Library and Information Studies, 534 Baldy Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260-1020; telephone (716) 645-2412 x 1222. Applications must be postmarked no later than January 21, 2008. Library and Information StudiesAssistant/Associate Faculty Position Description of Duties: Conduct research, publish, and teach courses in three or more of the following areas: information organization, cataloging, metadata, digital libraries and digital archives, and information architecture. Responsibilities also include participation in appropriate departmental, school, university and community service activities.Minimum Qualifications: An MLS (preferred) and Ph.D., either completed or near completion, in Library and Information Studies or related field. Appointment at Assistant Professor rank requires demonstrated potential for research, scholarship and excellence in teaching, and a commitment to service. Appointment at the Associate Professor rank requires a record of research and publication with evidence of teaching excellence. Applicants must apply through the University at Buffalo Human Resources website at: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/ Search by posting #0601776 You may enquire about the position by emailing Dr. June Abbas, [log in to unmask], Search Committee Chair, Department of Library and Information Studies, 534 Baldy Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260-1020; telephone (716) 645-2412 x 1222. Applications must be postmarked no later than January 21, 2008. Assistant or Associate Professor inEnglish Education The Position: The Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York - a Research I institution - seeks a scholar in English Education. We welcome candidates with a strong interest in areas such as the teaching, learning, and uses of literature, writing, and multiliteracies in diverse contexts. The position will be a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with a start date of August 25, 2008. Program faculty currently focus their research on reading-writing relations, multimodal literacies/New Literacies, learners academically at-risk, and instructional practices in English education.Required Qualifications: The successful candidate for the position will have (1) An earned doctorate in English Education (or literacy education with a strong adolescent focus); (2) A solid record of research and scholarly work commensurate with rank; (3) Experience in university and Grade 5-12 teaching; (4) Experience in a range of research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative approaches; (5) For appointment at the Associate level, an established record of successful grant applications desirable.Responsibilities: The successful applicant will conduct an active research program which includes publication and grant writing; teach graduate courses (2 per semester) in English education theory, research, and pedagogy; advise both master's and doctoral students; serve on dissertation committees and direct dissertations; participate in program development activities; integrate technologies and 21st century literacies into classes; and contribute to securing research and development funds. Highly desirable are candidates with a continuing interest and work in one or more of the Graduate School of Education's strategic strengths: Education for Social Equity, The Science of Learning and Pedagogy, Institutional and Educational Policy Analysis, and Family-School-Societal Transitions.Completed applications must include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a manuscript that reflects the applicant's scholarly work, and three letters of reference. Applicants must apply through the University at Buffalo Online employment web site: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/ Search by posting #0601774You may also enquire about the position by contacting Professor Suzanne Miller, at 716-645-2455 ext 1122 or by email: [log in to unmask] Search Committee Chair, Department of Learning and Instruction. 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