University of North Texas
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Information Organization
Contact Name: Dr. Shawne Miksa
Contact Title: Chair, LIS Chair of the Information Organization Faculty Search Committee
School/Program: College of Information, Department of Library & Information Sciences, Information Organization
Institution: University of North Texas
Address: 1155 Union Circle #311068, Denton, TX, 76203-5017
Phone: 1.877.275.7547
Fax: 940.565.3101
Email: Shawne.miksa@unt.edu
Job Description:
Responsibilities: Applicant will be expected to teach the required master’s level information organization course, to teach and develop courses in the information organization program of study, deliver instruction in both residential and distributed learning environments, and play a substantial role in the Interdisciplinary Information Science PhD Program. The successful candidate will be expected to seek external funding to support his/her research efforts and to develop a record of scholarly research necessary to earn tenure.
Qualifications: The minimum requirement for appointment is an earned doctorate in library or information science or related field by the time of appointment. Preferred qualifications include a focus in traditional and emerging information organization theories and practices across information environments, including but not limited to cataloging and classification, metadata and encoding standards, indexing and abstracting, thesauri, ontologies, semantic web technologies, and communal information organization, (i.e., folksonomies, social tagging). The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of effective teaching, research, and scholarship with experience/expertise in the area of information organization. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated record of funded scholarly research and publication.
Application Procedures: Applicants must apply online at https://facultyjobs.unt.edu. Attach the following materials:
1) Cover letter of application
1) Complete curriculum vita
2) List of three professional references with telephone and email contact information
3) Unofficial transcripts
For questions or additional information please contact: Dr. Shawne Miksa, Chair, LIS Information Organization Faculty Search Committee: Shawne.miksa@unt.edu
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 14, 2010 and will continue until the search is closed. Background check, current curriculum vitae, list of three professional references with telephone and email contact information, and official transcripts are required prior to employment. AA/ADA/EOE
Salary Range: Faculty appointments are for nine months with opportunities for summer teaching. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include a choice of retirement systems (including TIAA/CREF) and employer-funded health insurance.
