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Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:44:22 -0400
From: Bertrum H MacDonald <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Dalhousie University - School of Information Management - Limited Term
Position
The Dalhousie School of Information Management invites applications for a
three-year term appointment at the level of Lecturer commencing July 1, 2012.
The School offers two graduate programs and contributes to a
collaboratively-delivered undergraduate program. At the graduate level, the
School provides the American Library Association-accredited Master of Library
and Information Studies (MLIS) program, and the mid-career online Master of
Information Management program. At the undergraduate level, the School provides
core and elective courses in the Bachelor of Management program, notably in the
Knowledge Management major.
The School is part of the interdisciplinary Faculty of Management, with the
Schools of Business Administration, Public Administration, Resource and
Environmental Studies, and the Marine Affairs Program. The Faculty of
Management has a commitment to values-based management with a focus on
sustainability, and getting things done. We seek an additional colleague who
will contribute to, and thrive in, this environment. Information about the
School may be found at http://sim.management.dal.ca
The successful candidate will have:
. MLIS or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
. Professional experience in the private or public sectors as a qualified
information management professional.
. Experience teaching at the graduate level is required. Experience in
undergraduate teaching, as well as with online tools and pedagogy, will be an
asset.
. Proven track record of success with strategically engaging target audiences
using contemporary and emerging marketing techniques and tools.
. Research experience relating to the private or public sector will be an
asset.
The successful candidate will contribute to the School?s research agenda. The
candidate will have prior professional and instructional experience relevant
for teaching core or elective courses in at least two of the School?s programs
in the following areas:
. Information and user services
. Public and private sector information management
. Information policy
Marketing of the Master of Information Management program in the private and
public sectors is a required component of this position and may require some
travel. Further information about the Master of Information Management program
may be found at http://mim.management.dal.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an
Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages
applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability,
racially visible persons and women.
Deadline for applications: March 15, 2012
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and
research interests, and three confidential letters of reference (forwarded
under separate cover from the referees) to:
Dr. Bertrum MacDonald
Chair, Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure Committee
School of Information Management
Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building
6100 University Avenue, Suite 4010
PO BOX 15000
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
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Fax: 902-494-2451
