[Air-L] Fwd: Faculty position in Archival Studies at SLAIS, University of British Columbia

[Caroline Haythornthwaite]

FYI. Not quite Internet research, but please contact me at haythorn at interchange.ubc.ca if you have interest in this position.  /Caroline


>     THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
>
>     Faculty position (tenure-stream)
>
>     ARCHIVAL STUDIES
>
>     The School of Library, Archival and Information
>     Studies (SLAIS) at the University of British
>     Columbia invites applications for a full-time
>     position to begin July 1, 2011, subject to final
>     budgetary approval. The position is expected to be
>     filled at the rank of tenure-track Assistant
>     Professor, although outstanding candidates may be
>     considered for appointment at a higher rank.
>      Salary will be commensurate with qualifications
>     and experience.  Candidates should demonstrate
>     achievement of, or potential for, excellence in
>     teaching, research, and service in an
>     interdisciplinary environment.
>
>     The successful candidate will be expected to teach
>     and conduct research in the area of archival
>     studies, broadly interpreted. Applications are
>     particularly encouraged from candidates with
>     knowledge in areas of  archives theory and
>     practice that complement the strengths of the
>     archival program and the faculty at the School; a
>     strong research record appropriate to their
>     experience; and the ability to forge
>     interdisciplinary research and/or teaching
>     relationships within the School and beyond. As the
>     School moves into a phase of growth and new
>     leadership, the successful candidate will have the
>     opportunity to help shape the direction of
>     archival education for the 21st century, and to
>     work with outstanding Masters and doctoral
>     students.
>
>     Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree
>     in a field related to the teaching and research
>     areas of the position, or anticipate early
>     completion of the doctorate within six months
>     following the position start date. Applicants must
>     demonstrate excellence in research and scholarly
>     activity; have a publication record commensurate
>     with their experience; and provide evidence of
>     teaching effectiveness.
>
>     The University of British Columbia holds an
>     international reputation for excellence in
>     advanced research and learning.  It is located in
>     Vancouver, Canada, one of the world’s most
>     beautiful and culturally-diverse cities.  The
>     School offers an ALA-accredited Master of Library
>     and Information Studies (MLIS), a Master of
>     Archival Studies (MAS) (both with an optional
>     First Nations Concentration), a joint MAS/MLIS, a
>     multidisciplinary Master of Arts in Children’s
>     Literature (MACL), and a doctorate in library,
>     archival and information studies leading to the
>     awarding of a Ph.D. Further information about the
>     School can be found at www.slais.ubc.ca.
>
>     The deadline date for receipt of applications is
>     January 10, 2011. Application materials should
>     include a cover letter stating the candidate’s
>     qualifications for the position, projected
>     research agenda, and teaching philosophy; current
>     curriculum vitae; and the names and contact
>     information of a minimum of three referees.
>
>     Address enquiries and applications to:
>
>                Caroline Haythornthwaite, Director and
>     Professor
>
>                Chair, Faculty Search Committee
>
>     School of Library, Archival and Information
>     Studies (SLAIS)
>     The University of British Columbia
>     The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
>     Suite 470, 1961 East Mall
>     Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1 CANADA
>
>     The University of British Columbia hires on the
>     basis of merit, and is committed to employment
>     equity. We encourage all qualified persons to
>     apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent
>     residents of Canada will be given priority.
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Caroline Haythornthwaite

I will be using this @illinois email for a few more months for projects started at UIUC. 

However, if your email is in relation to my position as Director, SLAIS, UBC please use haythorn at interchange.ubc.ca