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-----Original Message----- From: Open Lib/Info Sci Education Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sandra Toze Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:05 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Dalhousie University MIM Director Appointment Dalhousie University School of Information Management Assistant/Associate Professor and Director, Master of Information Management Program The Dalhousie School of Information Management (SIM) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level(dependent upon qualifications and experience) commencing July 1, 2008. In addition to the academic appointment, this is a leadership position as the first Director of Dalhousie's new Master of Information Management mid-career,cost-recovery program designed for the public and private sectors. The School currently offers the ALA-accredited degree, Master of Library and Information Studies, four combined graduate degrees (with law, business administration, public administration and environmental management), and contributes to the interdisciplinary Bachelor of Management degree with the other schools in the Faculty of Management (Business Administration, Public Administration and Resource and Environmental Studies). In addition, the School supports Dalhousie's Interdisciplinary PhD program. The Faculty of Management has a unique commitment to values-based management and inter-disciplinary research and learning. We seek an additional colleague who will contribute to, and thrive in, this environment. The successful candidate will have: * A PhD in Library and Information Studies or Knowledge Management * A strong research record, demonstrated by publications and grants, commensurate with experience and stage of career * Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate level and in an online environment. Experience teaching at the undergraduate level will be an asset * Demonstrated leadership skills related to management and marketing of new initiatives * Professional experience in the public or private sector will be an asset as SIM is a professional school SIM provides a dynamic and collegial environment. Information about the School may be found at sim.management.dal.ca The School's strategic goals, in addition to the new MIM, include contribution to a Knowledge Management major in the Bachelor of Management program, continuous evolution of the MLIS, and exploration of research and teaching collaborations with colleagues across the Faculty of Management. For the MIM Director, the following ranked research and teaching areas are of special interest to the School: 1. Knowledge management 2. Human resource management in information intensive organizations 3. Adult education in the information fields 4. Information technology and systems All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an employment equity/affirmative action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. This position is subject to program and budgetary approval. Applicants should send their letter, brief teaching portfolio, statement of research, and full curriculum vitae (including names and contact information for three referees, who will be contacted only for shortlisted candidates), by 24th March 2008, to: Prof. Sandra Toze, Chair Appointments, Promotion and Tenure Committee School of Information Management, Faculty of Management 6100 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3J5 Canada Email: [log in to unmask] Fax: Int +1.902.494.2451 The School's Director, Fiona Black, will be happy to address questions about the MIM program. Dr Black may be reached at [log in to unmask]