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*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/ <https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/%20>, posting no. 1000639. * Inquiries may be directed to* Professor Judith Robinson, Search Committee Chair Voice: 716-645-1483 Email: [log in to unmask] Professor Dagobert Soergel, Department Chair Voice: 716-645-1474 or 703-585-284 Email: [log in to unmask]