Description:

Academic year appointment, tenure track position with responsibilities for teaching, advising, maintenance of personal research program, participation in professional activities, and serving on university committees.

Areas of teaching and research responsibility: School media libraries including familiarity with instructional technology.

Qualifications:

Requires an earned doctorate (or its equivalent) in library and information studies or closely related field. Professional experience and evidence of teaching competence are highly desirable.

University of Kentucky, the flagship institution in the state, will occupy its new library in fall 1997. This, and the libraries' strong administrative relationship with computing and telecommunication services provide an unusually rich environment for teaching and research. The School is part of the College of Communications and Information Studies that includes the Department of Communications and the School of Journalism and Telecommunications.

Compensation:

$40,000 (minimum) plus usual benefits and participation in TIAA/CREF

To Apply:

Review process will begin November 1, 1996 and will continue until position is filled.
Expected starting date is August 15, 1997.

Application and nomination of female and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.