Subject: W. P. Scott Research Chair in E-Librarianship opportunity
From: Christina Pringi <cpringi_at_yorku.ca>
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:12:22 -0400
W. P. Scott Chair in E-Librarianship
York University invites candidates to apply for a limited term
appointment of one to three years to engage in groundbreaking,
interdisciplinary research and development that will advance libraries.
The W. P. Scott Chair in E-Librarianship provides an exciting
opportunity to accelerate the development of e-librarianship in support
of research, teaching, learning or scholarly communications. The
research may be interdisciplinary, with a context that is broader than
academic librarianship. The areas of research should be of mutual
interest to the candidate and to York University Libraries so that both
benefit from a close working relationship.
A strong commitment to research in any relevant area of e-librarianship
such as: e-learning, digital collections, collaborative web spaces,
social software, interactive and integrative online services, semantic
web or cyberinfrastructure is required. The Chair must have demonstrated
success in directing and conducting research or a large project. As a
member of the YUL complement, the successful candidate will contribute
in an area of the libraries suited to the candidate's area of expertise.
For further information about the Research Chair please see:
http://www.library.yorku.ca/ccm/Home/elibrarianshipchair.en
Qualifications
-Minimum of an ALA-accredited M.L.S., Master's of Archival Studies, or
recognized equivalent.
-Further post-graduate degrees or related work experience is preferred
-Record of research achievement or demonstrated experience with project
management
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
-Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
The E-Librarianship Research Chair position is a contractually limited
appointment of one to three years at the Adjunct Librarian level.
Librarians at York University have academic status and are members of
the York University Faculty Association bargaining unit
(http://www.yufa.org/). Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The
position is available as early as January 1, 2010. Preference will be
given to candidates available to start by September 30, 2010. All York
University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative
Action Program can be found on York's website www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a
copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at
416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A. and Mexico may apply per the
provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
York University resources include centres relating to gender equity,
race and ethnic relations, sexual harassment, human rights, and
wellness. York University encourages attitudes of respect and
non-discrimination toward persons of all ethnic and religious groups,
regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
The deadline for applications is October 15th, 2009. Applicants must
send a five-page letter of interest relating their qualifications and
outlining their proposed project, a current curriculum vitae and the
names of three referees to:
Chair, E-Librarianship Research Chair Appointment Committee
York University Libraries, 310 Scott Library
York University, 4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3
Fax 416-736-5431
yulapps_at_yorku.ca
Applications should be sent by mail, e-mail, or fax with a hardcopy
following by mail.
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