=09=09THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
=09SCHOOL OF LIBRARY, ARCHIVAL AND INFORMATION STUDIES
The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies is a
graduate school preparing professionals to exercise leadership in
planning, implementing, and promoting the preservation, organization, and
effective use of society=92s recorded information and ideas. It administers
separate two-year programs leading to the degrees of Master of Library and
Information Studies and Master of Archival Studies. It also offers a Joint
Degree of the two programs and a post-master=92s Certificate of Advanced
Study in each discipline. The School invites applications for a
tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor in the Master
of Archival Studies Program effective 1 July 1999, subject to final
budgetary approval.=20
Applicants should possess a completed Ph.D., have a command of archival
theory and methodology, and exhibit a capacity for research through
publication in the discipline. Teaching experience at the post-secondary
level would also be an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to
have the intellectual breadth and flexibility that the School needs as it
responds to changes in the environments it serves. The successful
candidate will teach in the Master of Archival Studies program; some
courses may be cross-listed with Library and Information Studies and other
programs. Appointees at the rank of assistant professor and higher are
expected to teach two or three courses in each of the two terms of the
winter session; to act as an advisor to students; to supervise theses in
archival studies; to engage in research leading to publication; to
participate in the work of School and University committees; and to
contribute to the work of professional and learned associations and
societies.=20
This is a tenure-track position. Salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience. The University provides generous pension,
medical, and dental plans. The University of British Columbia hires on the
basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Priority will be
given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. We encourage
all qualified persons to apply.=20
The closing date for applications is 31 January 1999. Applicants should
send a covering letter and a current curriculum vitae, and arrange for
three letters of reference, all to be sent to Prof. Terence Eastwood,
Chair, Search Committee, School of Library, Archival and Information
Studies, The University of British Columbia, #831 - 1956 Main Mall,
Vancouver, B.C., V6T 1Z1.=20
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