The University of Missouri announces a position opening:

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

College of Education

School of Information Science & Learning Technologies

http://sislt.missouri.edu

http://lis.missouri.edu

Position:  Assistant or Associate Professor in Library and Information Science

The School of Information Science and Learning Technologies seeks applicants for one (1) tenure-track position in library and information science.  

Responsibilities:  Include teaching as part of the master’s program as well as contributing to the doctoral program in Information Science and Learning Technologies; advising master’s and doctoral students; assisting with curricular and policy matters of the School; conducting independent and collaborative inquiry and research, publishing and presenting research result; seeking external funding for instructions and inquiry.

Qualifications: 

• Doctorate required
• Clear understanding of the major issues facing Library and Information Science today, and the ability to communicate the importance of these issues to students 
• Willingness to be engaged in a creative effort to make the master’s program accessible to residents of Missouri and beyond through on-line teaching and other means
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Integration of technology into teaching and research

Desired Characteristics:

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science
• Successful college-level teaching experience
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate competence in any of the following areas:  management of information agencies such as libraries; planning, assessment, and evaluation of organizations and information services; leadership in information agencies; academic libraries and librarianship, including scholarly communication; understanding users and the future of information agencies; school libraries and librarianship.

School of Information Science and Learning Technologies (SISLT)

SISLT is one of five academic units within the College of Education.  The School offers master’s programs in Library Science and Educational Technology and a Ph.D. program in Information Science and Learning Technologies.  For information please visit our Web site at: http://sislt.missouri.edu. 

MU College of Education

The College of Education is one of 19 schools/colleges at MU.  It has approximately 1,700 graduate students and 1,300 undergraduate students and approximately 86 tenure/tenure track faculty and 220 non-tenure track faculty.  It has many research collaborations and professional organizations providing faculty and students with outstanding research opportunities. Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the School, College and University. Find us on line at: http://education.missouri.edu.   

University of Missouri (MU)

MU, a Doctoral/Research Extensive Institution, is the flagship institution of the University of Missouri’s four-campus system and is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River. It is located in Columbia, a community of approximately 100,000. Within close proximity to St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is rated as of one of the best small cities in the US by Money magazine.  MU’s enrollment is approximately 32,400. It is one of the most comprehensive and diverse universities in the United States, and proudly embraces the land grant mission.  See http://www.missouri.edu for more information.   

Salary and Rank

Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Appointment

The position is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment beginning August 20, 2012. Appointment beginning January 17, 2012 is also possible.

Application Procedures

Apply online at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic  providing the information below:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Names, email addresses, and telephone numbers for three references
• Samples of scholarly writing

Formal review of applications will begin September 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is a receptient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant which seeks the promotion and advancement of women in engineering. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  To request ADA accommodations, please contact the College of Education at 573-882-8311.

John M. Budd

Professor, School of Information Science & Learning Technologies

University of Missouri

303 Townsend Hall

Columbia, MO 65211

Phone: 573.882.3258

Fax: 573.884.4944

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