University
at Buffalo
The State University of New York
Faculty Appointment
Knowledge Management
The
Department of Library and Information Studies (LIS) in the
Graduate School of
Education (GSE) seeks a colleague to join us in our quest to
transform lives
through the synergy between people and information. Our
conception of Library
and Information Studies in both research and teaching is broad.
We strive to
educate information professionals in conceptual foundations for
a wide variety
of professional opportunities and for life-long learning and −
through research
and scholarship − contribute to the knowledge base upon which
these information
professionals can draw. LIS has a history of successful
collaboration with both
UB's Law School and Department of Music to offer specialized
degrees in both
law and music librarianship. We are presently forging new
interdisciplinary
relationships with the other three departments in GSE, the
School of
Management, and the Center for Cognitive Science. We encourage
our students to
look to other units on campus for courses relevant to their
programs of study.
We seek candidates with strengths in one or more of the
following:
· Knowledge management
· Management of information organizations and the information function in organizations
· Information policy
· Information access and user interaction with information, including advanced information access / reference courses with a subject orientation
· Interest in information issues in law and legal practice is welcome.
The University at Buffalo is a Research I university where faculty are expected to conduct a program of research that will establish them as national and international leaders. As such, applicants must demonstrate excellence in research and scholarly activity; have a publication record commensurate with their experience; and provide evidence of teaching effectiveness. LIS faculty are expected to teach four courses per academic year, including at least one section of a required course. With both an online-only cohort program and an increasing number of courses being offered online, our faculty are expected to have the teaching skills necessary to use various media to ensure quality of learning.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD − completed or near completion at the time of appointment
The University
The
University at Buffalo is one of the nation’s premier public
research
institutions. We are 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). UB's LIS program has
an enrollment
of more than 300 graduate students and offers an ALA accredited
MLS program, a
New York State certified School Library Media Specialist
program, dual degree
specializations in law (MLS/JD) and music (MLS/MA) librarianship
and an
advanced graduate certificate in LIS. The university boasts four
Professional
Programs, 11 Schools, a College of Arts and Sciences, a
supercomputing complex
and more than 100 Research Centers on three campuses . For more
information
about the department, see http://gse.buffalo.edu/lis. See http://www.buffalo.edu
for more about UB.
About Buffalo
A "City of Good Neighbors," Buffalo is a big city with a hometown feel. It is a thriving city situated in a region that offers a world of opportunity. World-class art galleries and museums, a comprehensive city-wide system of parks and green space designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, a wide array of cultural neighborhoods and festivals, four seasons of outdoor activities and an affordable cost of living are just a few of the cultural and recreational elements that make Buffalo a great place to study, work, and live.
The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer.
Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2011 with applications accepted until the position is filled. Apply online at https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/, posting no. 1000639.
Inquiries may be
directed to
Professor
Judith Robinson, Search Committee Chair
Voice:
716-645-1483
Email:
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Professor
Dagobert Soergel, Department Chair
Voice:
716-645-1474 or 703-585-284
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