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-----Original Message----- From: Open Lib/Info Sci Education Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sineath, Timothy W Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 11:03 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: faculty position Please post the position listed below. Thanks UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Assistant Professor Position title: Assistant Professor Description: Academic year appointment, tenure track position with responsibilities for teaching, advising, maintenance of personal research program, participation in professional activities, and serving on university committees. Also responsible for leading curriculum development for undergraduate major. Areas of teaching and research responsibility: Primary teaching interest in information and media literacy. Secondary expertise from among the areas of Instructional Theory, Instructional Design, Curriculum development, Digital Media Design and Interface Design is desirable. Open to other additional teaching and research interests. Qualifications: Requires an earned doctorate (or very near completion of dissertation) in library and information science or a closely related area. Demonstrated teaching and research abilities. Experience teaching undergraduates is desirable. 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 Communication and the School of Journalism and Telecommunications. Faculty positions are for nine months with opportunities for summer teaching. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and level of appointment, Benefits include participation in TIAA/CREF (and others) and employer-funded health insurance. Send letter of application, a complete vita, and the names of at least three references to: Timothy W. Sineath, Director School of Library and Information Science University of Kentucky 502 King Library Lexington, KY 40506-0039 Phone: 859-257-8876 FAX: 859-257-4205 [log in to unmask] Review process will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Expected starting date is August, 2008 Application and nomination of minority 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