[Web4lib] Non-Tenure Track Position, Visiting Assistant Professor, University at Buffalo

[Lorna Peterson]

Non-Tenure Track Position Available: VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO (UB), STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES: POSTING EXTENDED: Posting # 
0800232 from 6/15/08 to 7/31/08

The Department of Library and Information Studies has an opening for a 
term appointment, non-tenure track, during the 2008-2009 academic year 
beginning August 2008. Normal course load for a visiting appointment is 
five courses per academic year. Summer teaching is optional with 
additional compensation.

RESPONSIBILITIES
      Primary teaching competency to include three or more of the 
following:

Cataloging; Organization and Control of Recorded Information
Collection Building, Development, and Management (all formats)
Resources and Services for Adults
Information Sources and Services in the Humanities
Information Sources and Services the Sciences
Academic Librarianship
Digital Libraries

Ability to teach using distance learning technologies is preferred.
Expectation is for physical presence on campus.

QUALIFICATIONS
       Ph.D. in library/information science or related area (finished or 
nearing completion) and the MLS (preferred) or equivalent

BENEFITS

SALARY RANGE: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications.  Excellent
fringe benefits.

Summer teaching is available with additional compensation.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be made through UB.s online application system.
Applicants should submit their CV with a letter of intent and contact 
information for three references using the UB HR system at: 
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1209412350623
Informal inquiries are also welcome. You can contact Dr. Judith Robinson, 
Chair and Professor, Department of Library and Information Studies, 534 
Baldy Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo NY 14260-1020. telephone (716) 
645-2412 x 1166 or email her at lisrobin at buffalo.edu

Application deadline: July 31, 2008.


We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. No person in 
whatever relationship with the University at Buffalo shall be subject to 
discrimination on the basis of age, creed, color, handicap, national 
original, race, religion, sex, marital status, veteran status, or sexual 
orientation.

Faculty representatives will also be available to discuss the position at 
the ALA Annual meeting in Anaheim, CA. Please email Dr. Robinson if you 
are interested in meeting informally there.