[Web4lib] TWO TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS AVAILABLE, UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO (UB), State University of New York (SUNY)

[Lorna Peterson]

Subject: TWO TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS AVAILABLE,
     UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO (UB), State University of New York (SUNY)

TWO TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS AVAILABLE, UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO (UB), STATE 
UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (SUNY):

Assistant or Associate Professor, two tenure track positions available at UB

Applications must be made using UB's online application system, search: Posting 
#0800233.

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=1209482168259
Search posting number # 0800233

Application deadline to ensure full consideration is October 1, 2008.

The Department of Library and Information Studies (DLIS) is seeking two 
creative and energetic colleagues for tenure-track positions at the Assistant 
or Associate Professor levels to begin January or August 2009. Successful 
candidates will be expected to demonstrate achievement of excellence in 
research, teaching, and service in an interdisciplinary environment. In 
addition to teaching one or more of our core courses (foundations, reference, 
management), the successful candidates will be expected to teach in one or more 
of these areas:
 	 Information organization
 	 Cataloging
 	 Metadata
 	 Digital libraries
 	 Digital archives
 	 Collection development and collection management
 	 Information architecture
 	 Digital project management

  Responsibilities also include student advising and participation in 
appropriate departmental, school, university and community service activities.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Library and Information Studies or a 
related field, either completed or near completion. The preferred candidate 
will also hold the MLS.  Appointment at Assistant Professor rank requires 
demonstrated potential for research, scholarship and excellence in teaching, 
and a commitment to service. Appointment at the Associate Professor rank 
requires a record of research and publication with evidence of teaching 
excellence.

We invite applicants who meet the above qualifications and are committed to 
excellence in research, teaching, and service; dedicated to the foundational 
values of library and information science; view libraries, information 
agencies, and other repositories of human creativity as dynamic institutions; 
are not biased by format of information and its dissemination, organization, 
and access; understand the scientific, cultural, inspirational, and commercial 
uses of information; can work in a diverse environment; and embrace the 
principles of intellectual freedom to apply. We seek individuals who are 
original thinkers, ethical, open-minded, and prepared to play an active role in 
shaping the future direction of the department and its accredited MLS program 
within the Graduate School of Education. Candidates, as well as being expert in 
their particular areas of Knowledge Organization, should be masterful in the 
theoretical and practical concerns of social networking technologies, Library 
2.0, digital libraries, and library information technology in its broadest 
sense, while understanding that they are educating students with an eye toward 
leadership, innovation, and social responsibility. Successful candidates will 
not
demonstrate bias in delivery of teaching and should be prepared to teach 
courses via distance learning technologies, such as web-based learning or 
video.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

The Department of Library and Information Studies is one of four departments 
within the Graduate School of Education (GSE) at the University at Buffalo 
(UB), State University of New York. Established in 1966, the MLS program offers 
the:
    Master in Library Science (MLS) degree
    MLS with specialization in school librarianship, leading to Library Media 
Specialist certification by the New York State Education Department
    MLS with a simultaneous JD Program (Law Librarianship)
    MLS with a simultaneous MA in Music History (Music Librarianship)
  Advanced Studies Certificate
  The School and the Department have a commitment and reputation for merging 
research and practice in statewide, national, and international outreach and 
service. We seek scholars who will make the most of the Buffalo-Niagara 
region.s unique advantages as a setting for research linking information 
studies to public engagement. The position openings are an exceptional 
opportunity to develop your academic career or bring what you already have 
established to DLIS, the Graduate School of Education, and University at 
Buffalo with its abundant opportunities.
University at Buffalo is a research-intensive public university with a global 
reach and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU).

Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the greater Western New York region provides four 
distinct, beautiful seasons. This is a culturally rich environment of music, 
art, theatre. It is also rich with opportunities for recreation.there are many 
sporting opportunities for the spectator, amateur athlete, and outdoors 
enthusiast.

BENEFITS
Salary is negotiable and competitive. Excellent fringe benefits equal to 37% of 
base salary. Summer teaching is available with additional compensation.

For more information about the DLIS, see
  http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/lis/

For more information about GSE, see http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/
and its Envisioning (strategic planning) document: 
http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/newsletter/Fall07_Envisioning_Committee_
Final_Draft.pdf

For more information about the University, see
http://buffalo.edu/home/aboutub.shtml

UB's employee welcome site offers orientation to UB resources & services such 
as benefits, child care, the Libraries, and facilities 
<http://www.business.buffalo.edu/welcome/>.
   For more information about Buffalo, see http://ci.buffalo.ny.us

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be made using UB's online application system. Posting # 
0800233.

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=1209482168259 
Search posting number # 0800233


Informal inquiries are also welcome. You can contact Dr. Lorna Peterson, Search 
Committee Chair, Department of Library and Information Studies, 534 Baldy 
Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260-1020; telephone (716) 645-2412 x 
1165 or email her at lpeterso at buffalo.edu
Application deadline to ensure full consideration is October 1, 2008.

The University at Buffalo is an EO/AA 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.