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*TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY College of Professional Education Department:
School of Library and Information Studies Title:  Assistant Professor Job
Code:  14PE-SLIS01 Date Closed:  Open until filled*

*POSITION:*

The School of Library and Information Studies invites applications for a tenure
track Assistant Professor position. The faculty vacancy is a 9-month position
with optional summer employment. The school seeks outstanding applicants to
teach in library science, with specialty in the areas of school
librarianship and information technology.  The school supports curricula for
students in the College of Professional Education, College of Health
Sciences and the College of Nursing, including a dual master's degree in
Library Science and Health Studies and a minor in Library Science for
doctoral students in other disciplines.



The School of Library and Information Studies, one of four departments in
the College of Professional Education, is committed to excellence in
graduate education.   Currently, there are 13 FTE faculty lines. The School
of Library and Information Studies at Texas Woman's University offers   the
oldest continuously-accredited Master's   degree program in the Southwest.
 In addition, the School offers preparation for certification in
School Librarianship.
 The Master's degree programs are available entirely online.



*RESPONSIBILITIES:*



(a) Teach courses  in  the  areas of  Library  Science at  the  master's;  (b)
 advise  students;  (c) maintain  an  active  research  agenda  and  publish
 in  journals  relevant  to  the  discipline;  (d) actively serve on
department, college, and university  committees; and (e) work collaboratively
with colleagues on campus and in the community.



*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSISTANT **PROFESSOR:*



(a)   Earned doctorate in Library and Information Studies, or related
discipline (ABO considered); (b) certification in school librarianship; (c)
potential for  excellence in graduate instruction; (d) strong potential for
teaching on-line courses and the use of technology; (e) strong potential for
research and scholarship; and (f) willingness to participate in service
activities of the program, department, college, university, and community.

*TEXAS **WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:*





Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the
nation's largest university primarily for Women.  Established in1901, TWU is
a doctoral/research­ intensive public university which emphasizes the
liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in
business, nursing, health sciences, and education.  The College of Arts and
Sciences, with over thirty percent of TWU's graduate and undergraduate
population of 15,100, prepares students for success in a global world.  TWU
operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton
(population 100,500), located 35 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
 This metroplex, the nation's ninth largest urban center, has world-class
museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, and theater, as well as an array
of professional
and collegiate sports venues.   Additional information about the University
is available at http://www.twu.edu. <http://www.twu.edu/>





*APPLICATION **PROCESS:*



Interested persons should electronically submit a letter of application,
current curriculum vita, copies of transcripts, and at least three reference
names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses to
*[log in to unmask]* <[log in to unmask]>(email header or subject line
must include the job title and Job Code – 14PE-SLIS01.  Review of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is
filled.



Questions about the position may be directed to:  Dr. Ling Hwey Jeng, SLIS
Director, at  [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>or 940-898-2607.



Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that
affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and
encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or
harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.



Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment
and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's
status, or against qualified disabled persons.



"All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive
requiring background checks."



Carol Perryman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, School of Library and Information Studies
Texas Woman's University
P.O. Box 425438
Denton, TX 76204-5438
Phone: (940) 898-2612
Fax: (940) 898-2611
Email: [log in to unmask]
Research page: cperryman.com