Assistant Professor

Library Science and Information Services

University of Central Missouri 

 

The Department of Educational Leadership and Human Development at the University of Central Missouri invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of library science. The successful candidate has earned a doctorate in library science or a closely related field (ABD considered) and demonstrates evidence of effective teaching and scholarship with experience/expertise in preK-12 librarianship. The position carries teaching, research, and service responsibilities. Formal review of applications will begin January 14, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.

 

Courses are delivered online; however, some courses include on-campus Saturday sessions. Courses include those leading to Missouri school library media certification, a Master of Science in Library Science, and an Education Specialist Degree in Human Services—Library Resources. Opportunities for teaching in the summer with additional compensation are available. The library science program is in the Department of Educational Leadership and Human Development and offers opportunities for collaborative interdisciplinary research and publication. It is NCATE-accredited and nationally recognized. Its focus is to train candidates to be preK-12 school library media specialists.

 

The University of Central Missouri (http://www.ucmo.edu/index.xml) named by The Princeton Review as "one of the nation's best value undergraduate institutions" is located in Warrensburg, MO approximately 50 miles southeast of Kansas City providing the option for urban, suburban, or small city living.  Founded in 1871 as Normal School Number 2, UCM has prepared preK-12 educators throughout its history. Teacher education is one of 150 liberal arts and professional programs, all influenced by the institution’s statewide mission in technology education. With a motto of “Education for Service,” UCM is a comprehensive public university dedicated to student learning and committed to service and excellence.

 

Appointment: Tenure-track, nine-month appointment beginning August 2008.

 

Applications: UCM requires all applicants for faculty positions complete the on-line faculty profile at http://jobs.ucmo.edu. Submit letter of application, vita, reprints of publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness, three letters of reference, and official copies of all transcripts to:

 

Ms. Barb Hicks, Office Professional

Department of Educational Leadership and Human Development

Lovinger 4101

University of Central Missouri 

Warrensburg, MO  64093

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Dr. Patricia Antrim
Chair, Educational Leadership and Human Development
Lovinger 4102
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Telephone: 660/543-8633
Fax: 660/543-4164
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Web: http://www.ucmo.edu/elhd/