Clinical Faculty in School Library Media

University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education – Library and Information Studies

Responsibilities:

- Teach 3 course sections a semester, both online and seated sections (course releases for grant writing and research can be considered); contribute to ongoing development of the curriculum;

- Develop and administer the library media specialist online cohort program within the Graduate School of Education framework under the overall direction of the director of the library media specialist program;

- Undertake active recruitment, respond to email and phone inquiries, review applications, and mentor students in the cohort;

- Participate in department and school committees and other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Experience as a school librarian in a K-12 environment and demonstrated understanding of inquiry-based learning and 21st century skills;

- Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, instructional technology and its integration into the curriculum in K-12 education media;

- Experience teaching online courses or extensive experience with online and Web 2.0 technologies;

- Knowledge of the requirements for library media specialist certification in New York State (or needs to quickly acquire this knowledge).

- Earned doctorate completed or near completion. Completed doctorate preferred.

Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please visit our online employment site at: www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu > SEARCH POSTINGS > Department > Library and Information Science

Preferred start date August 17, 2011 For best consideration apply by April 20, 2011. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

The University at Buffalo is a premier research-intensive public university, a flagship institution in the State University of New York system and its largest and most comprehensive campus. UB's more than 28,000 students pursue their academic interests through more than 300 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo is a member of the Association of American Universities.