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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.