CDL: Position announcement (NC)

From: Eleanor Cook <eicook_at_apptechnc.net>

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_at_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
     * Current openings for Appalachian State University on 
HigherEdJobs.com.
     * Appalachian State University's homepage
     * Boone Area Chamber of Commerce
     * Watauga County Schools
     * Information on North Carolina

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.