Must have an earned doctorate, and at least one degree from an ALA-accredited program or its equivalent; experience in education for library and information services; and a record of scholarly research and publication that meets criteria for appointment at the associate professor level. The following are also required: a clear vision for education in librarianship and information studies, consistent with the mission and goals of the GSLIS; commitment to the integration of emerging information theory and technologies into the program; strong leadership skills and a management style appropriate to a collegial, mutually supportive environment; the ability to develop collaborative arrangements across disciplinary and organizational boundaries, and to work with external publics, especially the library and information science community; and commitment to distance education.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following: demonstrated fund-raising and grant-writing ability; an established record of significant contributions to professional organizations such as the American Library Association; experience with distance education and educational technology; and teaching and research in areas that complement and extend existing faculty strengths (e.g., information science and technology, the information economy, public librarianship, government publications, or research methods). This is a full-time, tenure-track, continuing appointment, beginning in the spring, 1998.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and complete contact information for three references by May 31, 1997.

Information about the University of Rhode Island and its programs can be accessed at http://www.uri.edu. Applications and nominations, or requests for additional information, should be sent to:

The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEO employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Persons from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.