The University of Oklahoma School of Library and Information Studies invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2014. We are seeking applicants whose research, teaching, and creative activities will contribute to OU SLIS’s long-standing tradition of ensuring equity of information access for all while forwarding a cutting edge program of social and community informatics, including research and teaching emphasis in the area of information and communication technology (ICT) in relation to public information environments and their respective community’s social, cultural, economic, or other dimensions. Interests in the digital divide, information policy, and ethics will be given additional consideration. Experience or demonstrated ability in the design and delivery of courses in a variety of formats, including distance-learning modes is preferred. A complete announcement of the job posting with application instructions is available on the OU SLIS website: slis.ou.edu
Search committee members will be attending the ASIS&T Annual Meeting in Montreal (November 1st-5th) and will be happy to meet with interested individuals. If you would like to set up a time to meet with us to learn more about OU SLIS and this position please contact Jenifer Fryar ([log in to unmask]). If you will not be attending ASIS&T and are interested in the position, we will also be meeting with prospective candidates at the ALISE Annual Meeting in Philadelphia (January 21st-24th).
The University of Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.