Reminder: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO TWO TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS

From: Open Lib/Info Sci Education Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lorna Peterson
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Subject: Reminder: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO TWO TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS

TWO TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO,
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK: 1) Director of the School Library Media
(SLM) program and 2) Assistant or Associate Professor with an emphasis in
Organization of Knowledge, Digital Libraries or Digital Archives

The Department of Library and Information Studies (DLIS) is seeking two new
colleagues who are committed to excellence in research and teaching, and who
wish to play an active role in shaping the future direction of the department
and MLS program as the DLIS moves into our new academic home, the Graduate
School of Education.

We currently have two full time tenure track faculty positions as described
below. The positions are expected to begin August 2008.

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.

Qualifications include: 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.

Assistant or Associate Professor with an emphasis in Organization of
Knowledge, Digital Libraries or Digital Archives

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 student advising and participation in
appropriate departmental, school, university and community service
activities.

Qualifications include the 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
The Department of Library and Information Studies is one of four departments
within the Graduate School of Education (GSE) at the University at Buffalo.
The Library and Information Studies program has a well-established MLS degree
with specializations in library studies, information science, and school
library media. The programs offered include:
      Master in Library Science (MLS) degree
      MLS with focus on school, public, academic, or special libraries
      MLS with a simultaneous JD Program in Law Librarianship
      MLS with a simultaneous music degree in Music Librarianship
      Advanced Studies Certificate

The School and the Department have a commitment and reputation for merging
research and practice in statewide, national, and international outreach and
service. We seek scholars who will make the most of the Buffalo-Niagara
region unique advantages as a setting for research linking information
studies to public engagement. These position openings are an exceptional
opportunity to develop your academic career or bring what you already have
established to this vibrant department, Graduate School of Education, and
University at Buffalo with its abundant opportunities.

University at Buffalo is a premier research-intensive public university with
a global reach. University at Buffalo is the largest and most comprehensive
university center in the State University of New York system and a member of
the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). University at
Buffalo has been ranked the tenth "most wired" campus in the United States
and houses more than fifty major research centers and institutes, including
for example: the Center for Computational Research; NY State Center of
Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences; and the Multidisciplinary
Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Baldy Center for Law and Social
Policy, and Canada US/Trade Center. There are multiple collaborative
opportunities for inter and multidisciplinary research. At University at
Buffalo, you will work with bright, diverse and innovative people committed
to excellence. You will enjoy outstanding benefits along with a wide-range of
entertainment and events as part of the University at Buffalo community life.

In Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Western New York region you will enjoy four
distinct beautiful seasons, live in a culturally rich environment of music,
art, theatre, and with many sports interests for the spectator and amateur
athlete, affordable real estate, and excellent schools. Buffalo offers all of
the amenities of a major urban area. Affordable housing is widely accessible
throughout the region, and reasonable costs of living make the good life
possible on any budget.

Salary is negotiable and competitive. Excellent fringe benefits equal to 37%
of base salary. Summer teaching is available with additional compensation.

Applications must be made using UB's online application system. For the SLM
Director's position applicants should submit their CV with a letter of intent
and contact information for three references using the UB HR system at:
www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51350

For the Organization of Knowledge, Digital Libraries or Digital Archives
position applicants should submit their CV with a letter of intent and
contact information for three references using the UB HR system at:
www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51351

Informal inquiries are also welcome. You can contact Dr. June Abbas, 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 or email her at [log in to unmask] Application deadline is January
21, 2008.

Faculty representatives will also be available to discuss the positions at
both the ASIST and ALISE meetings. Please email Dr. Abbas if you are
interested in meeting informally at either of these meetings.