Position Annoucement: Appalachian State U. Library Faculty Fellows position Eleanor Cook 07 Dec 2005 01:05 UTC
Appalachian State University Library Faculty Fellowship The ASU Library Faculty Fellowship offers a faculty appointment to a qualified individual with appropriate education and/or experience. This faculty position may be in any of the following areas of specialization within the Library: *Cataloging and metadata * Collection development * Digital initiatives and preservation * Special collections outreach * Reference and instruction or * Public relations All applicants will be considered, but priority consideration will be given to those with the appropriate credentials that could lead to appointment in at least one of the above mentioned specializations. Candidates with life experiences unique to underrepresented student and faculty populations at Appalachian State University are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualifications include an ALA-accredited master's degree in library and information science or in a field related to archival studies, a strong commitment to achieving diversity within a university community, a strong service orientation, evidence of potential in librarianship, information science, or archival science, as well as in library instruction, scholarship, and service, and excellent written and oral communication skills. As a Library Faculty Fellow, the individual will be expected to assume a leadership role in the Library and the University by serving as a mentor/role model to students, developing and participating in programs and projects designed to foster a greater consciousness of diversity within the University community, serving with other Fellows on the ASU Faculty Fellows Advisory Committee with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity, and assisting in advancing the University's goal of enhancing appreciation and understanding of diversity among university employees and students. Such activity will be considered valuable service to the Library and University. Review of completed applications will begin on February 1, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. This is a twelve month faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. The rank of the position will be assigned based on the successful candidate's qualifications. Initial appointment at the rank of Instructor is available to those without a second advanced degree. A tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor requires a second advanced degree. See http://www.library.appstate.edu/admin/policy/dpc/index.html for more complete information on faculty ranks and tenure. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications. Standard benefits package. Excellent support for professional development and travel. Candidates should submit a letter of application detailing their experiences and qualifications appropriate for the position, a current vitae, and the names, addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references currently familiar with the candidate's work to: Dr. Mary Reichel, University Librarian Library Faculty Fellowship Search Committee University Library Appalachian State University 218 College Street Boone, NC 28608-2026 For information about the Library and Appalachian State University, consult http://www.library.appstate.edu/ and http://www.appstate.edu/; for information about the position, contact Ms. Sherrye Perry, Administrative Assistant, perrysj@appstate.edu Appalachian State University is an AA/EO Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Application Information Postal Address: Dr. Mary Reichel, University Librarian University Library Appalachian State University Library Faculty Fellowship Search Committee 218 College Street Boone, NC 28608 More Information on Appalachian State University * Institutional Profile <%5CInstitutionProfile.cfm?ProfileID=15365> * Current openings <%5Cinstitution%5Csearch.cfm?University=Appalachian%20State%20University> for Appalachian State University on HigherEdJobs.com. * Appalachian State University's homepage <http://www.appstate.edu> * Boone Area Chamber of Commerce <http://www.boonechamber.com> * Watauga County Schools <http://www.watauga.k12.nc.us/> * Information on North Carolina <http://www.visitnc.com> Appalachian State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation. Appalachian also actively promotes diversity among students and employees.
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