Clarion University of Pennsylvania
College of Education and Human Services
Department of Library Science
<http://www.clarion.edu/libsci>www.clarion.edu/libsci
The Department of Library Science at Clarion
University of Pennsylvania invites applications
for a tenure-track position beginning August
2008. The successful applicant will be expected
to teach in the department's ALA-accredited
graduate program, which is offered on campus and
at distance sites via a combination of on-site
teaching, and the World Wide Web. The department
offers a fully web-based MSLS, with new cohorts
starting each January and August and has a
growing undergraduate program offered both on
campus and via the World Wide Web.
The successful applicant will be expected to be
able to teach in each of the above programs and
formats. Further, the successful candidate will
be expected to teach in at least one of the core
areas of the curriculum (i.e., introduction to
the profession, cataloging and classification,
collection development, reference, management of
libraries by specific type, research) and one or
more of the elective areas offered by the
department, e.g., school library media services,
public services, services to special populations,
special librarianship (see department Web page
[www.clarion.edu/libsci] for full listing of
elective courses). Preference will be given to
candidates with a teaching interest in
catalog/classification/metadata.
Minimum qualifications include an ALA-accredited
MLS (or recognized international equivalent) and
an earned doctorate at the time of application,
with preference being given to candidates whose
doctorate is in library/information science. A
valid driver's license and willingness to
undertake extensive teaching-related travel are
also required. The completion of a successful
interview is required.
Applications must include:
· Current vita;
· Official transcripts from all colleges
and universities attended (unofficial transcripts
are acceptable for review purposes);
· Letter of application highlighting the
applicant's qualifications and teaching interests;
· Names and contact information for three
professional references who have current
knowledge of the applicant's abilities as a
teacher and/or librarian. Contact information
should include business address, telephone
numbers, and email addresses.
Review of applications will begin March 17, 2008.
The position will remain open until filled.
Applicants can apply online at
<https://jobs.clarion.edu/>https://jobs.clarion.edu
Send all materials to:
Dr. William Buchanan, Chair
Search Committee
Department of Library Science
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
840 Wood Street
Clarion, PA 16214
Clarion University of Pennsylvania is building a
diverse academic community and encourages people
of color, women, veterans, and persons with
disabilities to apply. AA/EOE
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