Full time tenure track position at Pratt Institute, School of Information
and Library Science.
Assistant Professor - Digital Libraries, Archives,
and Environments
To apply:
http://tinyurl.com/329r3b2*
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Job Location:New York, NY, US.
Assistant Professor - SILS - Digital Libraries,
Archives, and Environments
The*School of Information and Library Science* at
Pratt Institute invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty
position at the Assistant Professor rank, available Fall 2011.
The selected applicant will be a creative and
innovative researcher and teacher in one or more of the following areas:
. Web/Internet & digital media for information
transfer, learning and literacy;
. User studies in digital contexts across
libraries, archives and museums;
. Digital information design for systems,
networks, platforms, and open access;
. Digital learning environments and resources for
education and outreach;
. Digital curation and preservation including
cultural heritage collections.
Within the context of the School's emphasis on
cultural informatics across libraries, archives, museums, education and IT
sectors, this position supports certificate programs in: archives and museum
libraries; our World Information, Society and Environments (WISE) program, which
places law, business, policy and health in digital and global contexts; and our
new dual degree program (MSLIS and MFA in Digital Arts) focusing on using
digital tools to create information learning environments.
Located in the heart of Manhattan, Pratt-SILS
seeks faculty that will thrive in this culturally diverse environment and will
engage with the Pratt community to help enrich and develop the Pratt-SILS
degree and certificate programs and especially advance a meaningful research
agenda.
- Teach three courses per semester.
- Develop courses, help build programs in area of
specialization, and contribute to curriculum development.
- Serve as an advisor to SILS students.
- Develop an active and sustained research agenda.
- Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and
present at professional conferences.
- Serve on School and Institute committees and
participate in related school activities and institute-wide initiatives.
- Contribute to the life of the school.
- Perform all other related activities as
required.
Required Experience
Ph.D. in library and information science or a
related field such as education, computer science, or digital media studies
required.
Must have higher education teaching experience and
demonstrate an understanding of professional practice. Candidates should also
demonstrate ability and strength in research in one or more of the areas of
specialization through their doctoral work, scholarly publications, conference
presentations and courses taught.
Candidates should be active in professional
organizations; preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated
potential for leadership in research and professional service. Excellent
interpersonal and oral and written communications skills required.
Devendra Dilip
Potnis, PhD, MPA, MS
Assistant
Professor
School of
Information Sciences, University of Tennessee
Suite 442
Communications Bldg., 1345 Circle Park
Knoxville, TN -
37996