Please circulate widely, thanks! Bharat
-------------------------------------------
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION
The University of Tennessee's School of Information Sciences invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective, January 1, 2012.
The School of Information Sciences offers an ALA-accredited master's degree. Further information about the program, faculty, and the life of the School may be found at www.sis.utk.edu <https://webmail.utk.edu/redirect?http://www.sis.utk.edu>
The School, located on the main campus in Knoxville, is part of the College of Communication and Information and has a full-time faculty of 12 and a staff of five.
The University of Tennessee, established in 1796, is the land-grant institution in the state and the premier research institution. Knoxville is the largest of four campuses, including a large medical campus in Memphis, and is noted for its strong undergraduate and graduate programs. Other professional schools include business, law, education, engineering, social work and nursing. There are many opportunities for inter-and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
The College of Communication and Information includes strong programs in library and information sciences, advertising, broadcasting, journalism, public relations, and speech communications. Particular strengths include public policy, the information industry, science information, and new media.
The Knoxville metropolitan area is the gateway to the Smoky Mountains National Park as well as national forests and other outdoor attractions. The Tennessee Valley Authority's home office is in Knoxville and the Oak Ridge National Laboratories, where the University is an active partner, is a few minutes away. The area has rich historical and cultural traditions.
FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES include:
Teaching two or more courses per semester at the graduate or undergraduate level, including at least one course in the core curriculum. Advising students, participating in the life of the School, including service on School, College, and campus committees, and developing/maintaining relationships with graduates and other members of the library and information science community. Develop and sustain an active research agenda.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Earned doctorate by time of appointment in information sciences, library science or related area. Demonstrated teaching ability and established research record or demonstrated research potential.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience in one or more of the following areas: information organization/cataloging; scientific and technical information; competitive/business intelligence; information architecture; medical/health informatics; archival studies; information security.
Experience or demonstrated ability in design and delivery of courses in a variety of formats, including distance learning modes, is highly desirable.
SALARY
Commensurate with experience and highly competitive at the rank of assistant professor. Opportunities for summer teaching. UT participates in TIAA/CREF and offers an excellent benefits package, including partial tuition reimbursement for dependents enrolled at the University.
DEADLINE
Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
SUBMIT
Statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to:
Dr. Bharat Mehra
Search Committee Chair
School of Information Sciences
University of Tennessee
454 Communications Building
1345 Circle Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-0341
Digital applications are welcome and may be submitted to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
"The institution welcomes and honors people of all races, creeds, cultures and sexual orientations, and values intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37996-4125.
#######################################
Bharat Mehra, PhD
Associate Professor
School of Information Sciences
University of Tennessee
# 454 Communications Building,
1345 Circle Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-0341
Telephone: (865) 974 5917 (O)
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Homepage: https://www.sis.utk.edu/user/118 <https://www.sis.utk.edu/user/118> ;
https://web.utk.edu/~bmehra/ (cut and paste the URL in your web browser).
#######################################
