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Clarion University of Pennsylvania College of Education and Human Services Department of Library Science The Department of Library Science at Clarion University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a nine month full time temporary faculty position beginning August 2010. Specialty: Librarianship Subspecialty: Cataloging and Classification/Metadata The successful applicant will be expected to teach in the department's undergraduate and ALA-accredited graduate programs, which are offered on campus, at distance sites, and online. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in all of the department's programs and teaching formats. This person should have the education and experience to teach courses the department offers in cataloging and classification/metadata and should be able to recommend and develop new courses in this subject area. Further, the successful candidates will be expected to teach in at least one additional core area of the curriculum, (such as introduction to the profession, collection development, reference, management of libraries, and research methods) and in one or more elective areas (see the department Web page, http://www.clarion.edu/libsci, for a full listing of courses). Minimum qualifications include an ALA-accredited master's degree and completion of all requirements but the dissertation for an earned doctorate in library science or a related field. Candidates with an earned doctorate will be eligible for appointment at the rank of assistant professor Willingness to undertake teaching-related travel and the completion of a successful interview are required. The successful completion of a Clarion course in online teaching is also a condition of employment. Applications must include: * a letter of application highlighting the applicant's qualifications and teaching interests * a current vita * official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for review purposes) * the names and contact information for three professional references having current knowledge of the applicant's abilities as a teacher and/or librarian. Contact information should include business address, telephone number, and e-mail address Review of applications will begin June 14, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Prior to a final offer of employment, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check, including but not limited to a criminal record check and verification of past employment and educational and other credentials. Send all materials to: Chair, Search Committee Department of Library Science Clarion University of Pennsylvania 840 Wood St. Clarion, PA 16214-1232 Application Information Postal Address: Chair, Search Committee Department of Library Science Clarion University 840 Wood Street Clarion, PA 16214 Online App. Form: https://jobs.clarion.edu ---------------------------------- Linda L. Lillard, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Library Science 205 Carlson Library Clarion University of Pennsylvania Clarion, PA 16214 Phone: 814-393-2383