This search has been extended through March 21, 2014.
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Director of the School of Library and Information Science
Louisiana State University invites applications for the position of
Director of the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS).
The
director is the top academic and administrative officer of the
school overseeing 10 tenure-track faculty and 2.5 staff positions.
This position reports directly to the Dean of the College of Human
Science and Education.
Responsibilities:
• Provides leadership and support for teaching, research, service,
and accreditation processes.
• Manages personnel and other SLIS resources, actively seeking
external funding and development opportunities.
• Represents SLIS at regular meetings and other planning sessions
that have college- or university-wide implications
• Develops a close working alliance with stakeholders, including
alumni and employers.
• Maintains a congenial and collaborative relationship with all
units in the College of Human Science and Education, and with the
State Library, LOUIS, and other Louisiana library networks.
• Acts as an advocate for SLIS and its specializations at the state,
national and international levels.
• Supports a commitment to diversity among faculty and students.
• Actively recruits students at the state, national and
international levels.
About the School: Founded in 1926, the Library and Information
Science program has been continuously accredited throughout its
history and was re-accredited in 2012 for seven years. With a
current enrollment of approximately 160 students, the school confers
the Masters of Library and Information Science in three areas of
specialization: archives, libraries and information management. SLIS
faculty are recognized as innovators of distance learning on the
LSU
campus, and students may complete the program via synchronous &
asynchronous online delivery and traditional classes.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Library and Information Science (LIS) or a
related field with ten (10) years of applicable experience.
Eligibility for appointment as full professor, including a strong
record of scholarly research and grant activity; teaching and
administrative experience at the university level, including
supervision and support of graduate programs. Preferred
qualifications: Knowledge of a multitude of distance learning
methods and technologies; demonstrated expertise in strategic and
fiscal planning; experience working collaboratively within academic
and professional communities; experience mentoring faculty and
students.
A resume or curriculum vita, letter of interest and professional
references must be submitted for full consideration.
Applications will be accepted online on the
LSU Careers website:
https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57211,
position number 006730.
Applications will be reviewed after March 21, 2014. Salary will be
competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of
employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background
check.
LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER