The Department of Library and Information
Science in the School of Information Sciences (http://www.sis.pitt.edu)
at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking candidates
for a tenure-stream faculty position to start no later
than Fall Term 2005.
The School emphasizes the synthesis of people,
information and technology, and offers opportunities
for research, instruction, and service spanning the
needs of an information-intensive and increasingly-digital
society. The School is seeking candidates with a strong
commitment to research as well as graduate and undergraduate
education.
- The Department seeks a faculty member with
theoretical and practical expertise in the Organization
of Information (both traditional and digital) and
an interest or specific focus in:
- Cataloging/classification/subject analysis
- Ontologies/taxonomies
- Indexing and abstracting
- Knowledge representation
Candidates who offer complementary expertise
in the areas of the bio/medical informatics, archives,
records and preservation management and/or
special and corporate information services are particularly
encouraged to apply. Experience with distance education
is an asset.
Candidates who bridge areas of interest are
encouraged to apply. Successful candidates
will demonstrate a strong interest and current awareness
of the technological and cultural context in which
their knowledge contributes to issues of contemporary
society. A record of collaboration with other scholars
is highly desirable.
The position requires an earned doctorate and
is a tenure-stream appointment at the assistant professor
level or at a rank commensurate with qualifications.
Applicants should present a record of effective teaching,
research, and related scholarly activities.
Electronic applications should be sent to dlissearch@mail.sis.pitt.edu .
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, and the names, addresses (with e-mail), and telephone
numbers of three references. For full consideration,
applications should be received by November
30, 2004.
Mailed applications may be sent to:
Ellen Detlefsen,
Chair
DLIS Faculty Search Committee
School of Information
Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
646 IS Building
135 N. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh , PA 15260
The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action employer and strongly encourages
women and minority candidates to apply. |
