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Anyone interested in teaching in Canada? From the archives listserv. Have not asked permission to repost but hope the poster will not mind as it *is* an advert after all. sjaf ~~~~~~~~ Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 12:40:32 -0700 From: Mary S Stephenson <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Faculty Positions at SLAIS/UBC The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at the University of British Columbia invites applications for two full-time Assistant Professor tenure-track positions in its Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) program to begin July 1, 2001 (subject to final budgetary approval). One position will focus on teaching and research in bibliographic control and organization of information. The second will focus on reference and information services in print and electronic environments. Preference will be given to candidates who are also able to teach and conduct research in one or more of the following areas: systems theory and application, information-seeking behaviour, information literacy, knowledge management, and competitive intelligence. Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service in an interdisciplinary environment. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in Library and Information Studies/Science or a related field, or anticipate completion within one year of appointment; continuation of appointment after July 2002 is conditional on completion. In addition, applicants must provide strong evidence of their teaching ability and/or potential for excellence in teaching and continued professional growth; of their skills to incorporate information technologies into research and course content and delivery as appropriate; of their knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies for information access, retrieval, organization, and dissemination; of their ability to conduct research and engage in scholarly activity; and possess a publications record appropriate to their experience. The salary is competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition to the MLIS program, the School offers a Master of Archival Studies program, a multidisciplinary Master of Arts in Children's Literature program, a joint M.A/M.Ed program with Education in teacher-librarianship (approval pending), and Ph.D. programs in Library and Information Studies and Archival Studies (approval pending). For additional information about the School and these positions, visit our web site at http://www.slais.ubc.ca. The closing date for applications is January 19, 2001 or until the positions are filled. We will hold informal preliminary interviews with interested candidates at the ALISE conference in Washington, D.C. in January 2001. Application materials should include a cover letter stating qualifications for the position, and include an outline of a candidate's projected research agenda and statement on philosophy of teaching; a complete curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information (including email address), of three referees. Address enquiries and applications to the Chair, Faculty Selection Committee: Dr. Ann Curry, Chair MLIS Program School of Library, Archival and Information Studies The University of British Columbia #831 - 1956 Main Mall Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z1 CANADA <[log in to unmask]> In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply ~~~~~~~~~~~ * * * * * * Sarah J A Flynn Regional Liaison Co-Ordinator, A2A Public Record Office Kew Richmond Surrey TW9 4DU Tel (direct line): 020 8392 5328 Fax: 020 8878 8905 Email: [log in to unmask] www: http://www.pro.gov.uk/archives/A2A/default.htm * * * * * * ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%