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The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at the
University of British Columbia seeks a Director as of July 1, 2009. The
successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of full Professor.
SLAIS, located at one of the top research universities in North America,
is ALA-accredited and offers PhD and Masters degrees in library and
information studies, archival studies, and children's literature. SLAIS
is home to a number of unique research and curriculum initiatives and
has successfully attracted significant funding for multidisciplinary and
international research projects. For more information, visit
www.slais.ubc.ca. The successful candidate should have a doctorate in a
relevant field, demonstrated administrative ability and experience, a
strong record of scholarship, teaching and service, excellent
communication skills, vision and creativity as a leader, proficiency in
fostering collegiality, and the capacity to create productive
partnerships across disciplinary and organizational boundaries. The
Director is responsible for the academic and administrative leadership
of the School. This includes administration of budgets, personnel and
curriculum; the promotion of high quality research; representing the
School with respect to academic, professional and broader community
groups and fostering relationships with them. Participation in teaching
and scholarship is commensurate with overall administrative
responsibilities. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to
employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given
priority. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications
should include a letter of application, CV, evidence of teaching
effectiveness, and the names and contact information of four referees.
Applications and requests for information should be addressed to:
Professor Dominic McIver Lopes, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts,
1866 Main Mall, Buchanan A201, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z1. Review of
applications will begin on January 5, 2009 and will continue until the
position is filled.
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Dr. Victoria Lemieux
Assistant Professor of Archival Studies
School of Library, Archival & Information Studies
The University of British Columbia
Suite 470, Irving K. Barber Centre
1961 East Mall
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z1
Tel: 604-822-5939
Fax: 604-822-6006
www.slais.ubc.ca

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