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*The Department of Library and Information Studies at the University of the
West Indies, Mona, Jamaica *invites applications for *two* tenure-track
positions in Information Management and Archives and Records Management.  The
successful candidates will demonstrate ability in research and teaching (at
undergraduate and graduate levels) in *two or more* of the following
specializations through research work, scholarly publications, conference
presentations and courses taught:

·         Information Organization  (metadata, ontologies, databases);

·         Digital libraries;

·         Digital library technologies and content management systems;

·         Information behavior

·         New and emerging media and technologies;

·         Game technology;

·         Information architecture;

·         Digital curation and preservation;

·         Archives and Records Management;

·         Digital preservation standards; services and techniques;

·         Archives  and Society
Candidates will also be required to participate in the strategic planning
and management of teaching and learning, including curricula development
within the Department, supervise graduate research,  as well as contribute
to the life of the University and advance teaching, research and community
outreach.

*Requirements*
Ideally, applicants should have an earned doctorate in Library/Information
Science or a related discipline such as Computer Science, Information
Technology, or Education. Candidates who expect to complete their degree by
the date of appointment may be considered.  Expertise and experience in the
application of technology for course delivery; online/hybrid course
delivery, would be useful assets.


Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae (inclusive of a
statement on teaching and research interests)  giving full particulars of
qualifications, experience, the names and addresses of three (3) referees
(one of whom should be from your present organization) and copies of
academic qualifications. These should be sent by electronic mail to
[log in to unmask] for the attention of the *Director, Human Resource
Management Division, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus,
Kingston 7, Jamaica*.  *The position will remain open until filled*.     The
successful candidate is expected to assume duties on *August 1, 2014.*

For informal inquiries, please contact Paulette Kerr, Department Head at
[log in to unmask] *Preliminary interviews will conducted at
ALISE 2014.*

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a dynamic, international
institution serving the countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean. At 65
years old, the institution represents the oldest of its kind within the
region;  offering a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral
programmes in Humanities and Education, Pure and Applied Sciences, Science
and Agriculture, Engineering, Law, Medical Sciences and the Social
Sciences.



Paulette A Kerr, PhD

Department of Library and Information Studies,

University of the West Indies, Mona,  Jamaica.