The Department of Library and Information Studies (DLIS), University at
Buffalo, is seeking a colleague who is committed to excellence in research,
scholarship, and teaching, and who wishes to play an active role in shaping
the future direction of the department and MLS program within our new
academic home, the Graduate School of Education.
The full time tenure track Assistant, Associate or higher rank faculty
position described below is expected to begin Summer or Fall 2009.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Director of the School Library Media (SLM) program
Description of Duties:
The position requires directing the School Library Media (SLM) program,
advising students, course scheduling, and participating in regional, state,
and national SLMS organizations. International participation in SLM
organizations is strongly encouraged. Duties require teaching two courses
each semester including SLM courses and youth services courses. The Buffalo
SLM program is supported by a full time program assistant with extensive
SLMS experience in NY State, who conducts initial advisement, oversees
certification requirements, and supervises field experiences and student
teachers. The faculty candidate is expected to conduct research, publish,
participate in efforts to receive external funding, establish and maintain
cross-disciplinary connections, and participate in appropriate departmental,
school, university and community service activities on campus. Appointment
can be at the Assistant, Associate or higher rank, depending on
qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Library and Information Studies or a
related field. The preferred candidate will also hold an MLS. A record of
research and publication and evidence of teaching excellence is highly
desired for Assistant Professor appointment and essential for consideration
at the Associate Professor or Professor rank. Experience as a School Library
Media Specialist, K-12 teaching, and knowledge of requirements for SLM
certification are definite advantages. The candidate should possess the
ability to work closely with local school districts and knowledge of SLM
educational and technological trends and be able to teach their
applications, particularly Web 2.0, social networking, Second Life, and
Library 2.0.
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.
The Library and Information Studies program has a well-established MLS
degree with specializations in library studies, information science, and
school library media. The programs offered include:
Master of Library Science (MLS) degree
MLS with focus on school, public, academic, or special libraries
MLS with a simultaneous JD Program in Law Librarianship
MLS with a simultaneous music degree in 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. GSE faculty are national and international educational leaders
within a vibrant, challenging, and diverse intellectual community, where
research and practice come together to meet the highest standards. Almost
all of GSE's $19 million in sponsored research is directed toward applied
educational research. The school has particular strengths in the areas of
early learning; literacy; educational and cultural systems; counseling and
school psychology; leadership preparation; the integration of people,
information, and technology, and devotes considerable effort to direct
involvement with preK-12 schools. The Department of Library and Information
Studies seeks 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. This position offers an exceptional
opportunity to develop your academic career or bring what you already have
established to this vibrant department, to the Graduate School of Education,
and the University at Buffalo with its abundant opportunities.
The University at Buffalo (UB) is a premier research-intensive public
university with a global reach. UB is the largest and most comprehensive
university center in the State University of New York system and a member of
the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). UB has been
ranked the tenth "most wired" campus in the United States and houses more
than fifty major research centers and institutes, including for example: the
Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction; the English Language Institute;
the Early Childhood Research Center; the Center for Computational Research;
and the Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy. There are multiple
collaborative opportunities for inter and multidisciplinary research. At
the University at Buffalo, you will work with bright, diverse and innovative
people committed to excellence. You will enjoy outstanding benefits along
with a wide-range of entertainment and events as part of the UB's community
life.
In Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Western New York region you will enjoy four
distinct beautiful seasons, live in a culturally rich environment of music,
art, theatre, and with many sports interests for the spectator and amateur
athlete, affordable real estate, and excellent schools. Buffalo offers all
of the amenities of a major urban area. Affordable housing is widely
accessible throughout the region, and reasonable costs of living make the
good life possible on any budget.
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/programs/lis/
For more information about GSE, see http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/
For more information about the University, see
http://buffalo.edu/home/aboutub.shtml
For more information about Buffalo, see http://ci.buffalo.ny.us
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be made using 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:
www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=
<http://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51350>
Look for faculty position # 0800164.
Informal inquiries are also welcome: contact Dr. Judith Robinson, SLM
Search Committee Chair, Department of Library and Information Studies, 534
Baldy Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260-1020; telephone (716)
645-2412 x 1166; E-mail lisrobin@buffalo.edu
The University at Buffalo is an EO/AA employer.
Judith Schiek Robinson, Professor and Department Chair, Department of
Library and Information Studies, Graduate School of Education, University at
Buffalo, 534 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-1020; (716) 645-2412 Ext. 1166;
FAX (716) 645-3775; E-mail: lisrobin@buffalo.edu; Office = 526 Baldy Hall;
campus map and parking <http://www.ub-parking.buffalo.edu/visit.shtml>
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