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Greetings, We are looking to fill a tenure-track faculty position here at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC in the School of Library and Information Sciences. We are looking for candidates with children and adolescent literature experience, if possible, as well as ethnic collections, such as African-American materials, as well as censorship. Job description and contact information are below. Our web site for information about the school is: www.nccuslis.org . Thanks in advance for considering our school. You can contact Dean Irene Owens ([log in to unmask]) for more information. Regards, Dr. Swain Dr. Deborah E. Swain Associate Professor School of Library and Information Sciences NC Central University, Durham, NC Office Phone: 919-530-7502 Fax: 919-530-6402 ________________________________________ Position: PROFESSOR Working Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Vacancy Number: 6090-1010-2417-182 Salary Grade: FR Department: UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Division: NC CENTRAL UNIVERSITY Type of Appointment: Perm Full-Time Location: DURHAM Posting Date: 12/01/2010 Closing Date: 12/07/2010 Number of Positions: 1 Description of Work THE SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AT NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR A TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION BEGINNING JANUARY 2011. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A COMMITMENT TO THE ACADEMIC PROCESS, TO EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND SERVICE AND TO DIVERSITY IN THE COMMUNITY. THE SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES WAS ORGANIZED AS A PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL IN 1941, AND ITS MASTER'S PROGRAM IN LIBRARY SCIENCE HAS BEEN ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION SINCE 1975. THE SCHOOL ALSO OFFERS THE MASTER OF INFORMATION SCIENCE, THE JOINT MIS/MBA AND AND THE JOINT MLS/JD DEGREES.DUTIES INCLUDE TEACHING, RESEARCH AND SERVICE WITHIN A COLLEGIAL ENVIRONMENT THAT ALSO PROMOTES COLLABORATION WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE DISCIPLINE OF LIS EDUCATION. ADDITIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE ADVISING, MENTORING, COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS WITH THE SLIS, NCCU AND BEYOND. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities THE CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN STUDENT ACADEMIC ADVISING, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENTAL AND UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES, AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. TEACHING SCHEDULE WILL INCLUDE EVENING AND WEEKEND ASSIGNMENTS. CANDIDATES ARE SOUGHT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CHILDREN'S RESOURCES AND SERVICES; ADOLESCENT RESOURCES AND SERVICES; CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT; YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE; ETHNIC COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND LITERATURE; CENSORSHIP; JUVENILE DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE-BASED EDUCATION. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT. MANAGEMENT PREFERS CANDIDATE WITH KNOWLEDGE OF MENTORING, GRANTS WRITING AND MANAGEMENT; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; AND ADVOCACY FOR LIBRARIES AND OTHER INFORMATION AGENCIES. Training and Experience Requirements PH.D IN LIBRARY SCIENCE, INFORMATION SCIENCE OR A RELATED FIELD IS REQUIRED AS WELL AS EXPERIENCE IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (RECRUITMENT AND/OR PLACEMENT). PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER, CURRICULUM VITAE, STATEMENT OF TEACHING PHILOSOPHY, AND THE NAMES/ADDRESSES AND EMAIL ADDRESSES (IF AVAILABLE) OF THREE REFERENCES TO: DEAN IRENE OWENS SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY P.O. BOX 17914 DURHAM, NC 27707 REFERENCES SHOULD ADDRESS BOTH TEACHING AND RESEARCH ABILITY. EMAIL SUBMISSIONS (PREFERABLY MICROSOFT WORD) MAY BE SENT TO: [log in to unmask] FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL CAN BE FOUND AT: WWW.NCCUSLIS.ORG How to Apply: To apply for EPA (exempt from the State Personnel Act) Faculty and Non-Faculty positions, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae or resume, official college transcripts from appropriately accredited institutions and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to the contact person listed on the vacancy announcement. If a closing date is not listed, the position is open until filled. NCCU, an EEO/AA employer, complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. All new employees must provide original documents verifying identity and employability within the first three (3) days of employment with the University. Accommodations for applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, are available upon request. Contact Person: DEAN IRENE OWENS Contact Agency: NC CENTRAL UNIVERSITY Contact Address: P O BOX 19714 SCH OF LIB & INFO SCI DURHAM, NC 27707-0000 Contact Phone: 000-000-0000 Ext: 00000 Contact Fax: N/A Contact E-mail: [log in to unmask]