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THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Faculty position (tenure-stream)
Library and Information Studies
The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS), the iSchool
at The University of British Columbia invites applications for a full-time
position to begin July 1, 2014, subject to final budgetary approval. The
position is expected to be filled at the rank of tenure-track Assistant
Professor. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Candidates should demonstrate achievement of, or potential for, excellence
in teaching, research, and service in an interdisciplinary environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and conduct research in
the area of library and information studies, broadly interpreted.
Applications are encouraged from candidates with research and teaching
interests relating to digital collections, including specialization in areas
such as: digital libraries; data and information management; data/text
mining and analytics; information retrieval; systems design, programming,
evaluation and implementation; health informatics; digital humanities;
digital media, social media; or semantic web technologies. We are seeking
applicants who complement the strengths of the faculty at the School,
demonstrate a strong research record appropriate to their experience, and
have the ability to forge interdisciplinary research and/or teaching
relationships within the School and beyond. As the School builds and
strengthens its identity as an iSchool, the successful candidate will have
the opportunity to join a dynamic community of scholars shaping the future
of the School and to work with outstanding Masters and doctoral students.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or solid indication of imminent completion) in
a field related to the teaching and research areas of the position.
Applicants must demonstrate excellence in research and scholarly activity;
have a publication record commensurate with their experience; and provide
evidence of teaching effectiveness.
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 iSchool 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 Dual MAS/MLIS, a multidisciplinary Master of
Arts in Children 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
<http://www.slais.ubc.ca/> .
The deadline date for receipt of applications is January 10, 2014.
Application materials should include: a cover letter stating the candidatešs
qualifications for the position, projected research agenda, and teaching
philosophy; current curriculum vitae; the names and contact information of a
minimum of three referees; and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Applications should be addressed to Professor Caroline Haythornthwaite,
Chair, Faculty Search Committee and documents should be sent as separate
files (in .pdf of Word format) via email to: [log in to unmask]
Enquiries may be addressed to:
Caroline Haythornthwaite, Director and Professor Chair, Faculty Search
Committee School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS) The
iSchool at The University of British Columbia The Irving K. Barber Learning
Centre Suite 470, 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1 CANADA
Email: [log in to unmask]
The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is
committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We
especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups,
women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority
sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and
knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all
qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of
Canada will, however, be given priority.
Notice of the position is also available at:
http://www.slais.ubc.ca/news/current-news.htm#tenure
Victoria L. Lemieux
The University of British Columbia
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