The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at the
University of British Columbia invites applications for full-time,
tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
to begin July 1, 2009. Successful candidates will be expected to
demonstrate achievement of excellence in research, teaching, and
service in an interdisciplinary environment.
The successful candidates will be expected to teach and conduct
research in one or more of the following areas:
* Digital information, collections and services
* Knowledge organization
* Management of information-based organizations; organizational behaviour
* Services and resources for children and young adults
Applicants must hold a completed or nearly complete Ph.D. or
equivalent doctoral degree in a field related to the teaching and
research areas for which they wish to be considered. Applicants must
provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and continued professional
growth, demonstrate excellence in research and scholarly ability, and
have a strong publication record commensurate with their experience.
here appropriate, knowledge of the Canadian context would be an asset.
The University of British Columbia holds an international reputation
for excellence in advanced research and learning. It is located in
Vancouver, Canada, one of the world's most beautiful and
culturally-diverse cities. The School offers an ALA-accredited Master
of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), a Master of Archival
Studies (MAS) (both with an optional First Nations Concentration), a
joint MAS/MLIS, a multidisciplinary Master of Arts in Children's
Literature (MACL), and a doctorate in library, archival and
information studies leading to the awarding of a Ph.D. Further
information about the School can be found at www.slais.ubc.ca.
The deadline date for receipt of applications is January 30, 2009.
There will be an opportunity for interested candidates to meet with
members of the Search Committee at the ALISE conference in Denver in
January 2009. Application materials should include a cover letter
stating the candidate's qualifications for the position, projected
research agenda and teaching philosophy, a record of teaching
effectiveness, current curriculum vitae and the names and contact
information of a minimum of three referees for positions at the
Assistant Professor level and four referees for positions at the
Associate Professor level.
Address enquiries and applications to:
Dr. Edie Rasmussen, Chair
Faculty Search Committee
School of Library, Archival and Information Studies
The University of British Columbia
Suite 470, 1961 East Mall
Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z1 Canada
Slais.faculty.search@ubc.ca
Positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of
British Columbia hires on the basis of merit, and is committed to
employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply;
however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be
given priority.
Dr. Luciana Duranti
Chair and Professor, Archival Studies
Director, The InterPARES Project www.interpares.org
School of Library, Archival and Information Studies www.slais.ubc.ca
The University of British Columbia
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Suite 470, 1961 East Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1 CANADA
Tel: 604.822.2587
Fax: 604.822.6006
www.lucianaduranti.ca
University of British Columbia invites applications for full-time,
tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
to begin July 1, 2009. Successful candidates will be expected to
demonstrate achievement of excellence in research, teaching, and
service in an interdisciplinary environment.
The successful candidates will be expected to teach and conduct
research in one or more of the following areas:
* Digital information, collections and services
* Knowledge organization
* Management of information-based organizations; organizational behaviour
* Services and resources for children and young adults
Applicants must hold a completed or nearly complete Ph.D. or
equivalent doctoral degree in a field related to the teaching and
research areas for which they wish to be considered. Applicants must
provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and continued professional
growth, demonstrate excellence in research and scholarly ability, and
have a strong publication record commensurate with their experience.
here appropriate, knowledge of the Canadian context would be an asset.
The University of British Columbia holds an international reputation
for excellence in advanced research and learning. It is located in
Vancouver, Canada, one of the world's most beautiful and
culturally-diverse cities. The School offers an ALA-accredited Master
of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), a Master of Archival
Studies (MAS) (both with an optional First Nations Concentration), a
joint MAS/MLIS, a multidisciplinary Master of Arts in Children's
Literature (MACL), and a doctorate in library, archival and
information studies leading to the awarding of a Ph.D. Further
information about the School can be found at www.slais.ubc.ca.
The deadline date for receipt of applications is January 30, 2009.
There will be an opportunity for interested candidates to meet with
members of the Search Committee at the ALISE conference in Denver in
January 2009. Application materials should include a cover letter
stating the candidate's qualifications for the position, projected
research agenda and teaching philosophy, a record of teaching
effectiveness, current curriculum vitae and the names and contact
information of a minimum of three referees for positions at the
Assistant Professor level and four referees for positions at the
Associate Professor level.
Address enquiries and applications to:
Dr. Edie Rasmussen, Chair
Faculty Search Committee
School of Library, Archival and Information Studies
The University of British Columbia
Suite 470, 1961 East Mall
Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z1 Canada
Slais.faculty.search@ubc.ca
Positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of
British Columbia hires on the basis of merit, and is committed to
employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply;
however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be
given priority.
Dr. Luciana Duranti
Chair and Professor, Archival Studies
Director, The InterPARES Project www.interpares.org
School of Library, Archival and Information Studies www.slais.ubc.ca
The University of British Columbia
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Suite 470, 1961 East Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1 CANADA
Tel: 604.822.2587
Fax: 604.822.6006
www.lucianaduranti.ca
