Department of Foundations of Education

A full time, probationary tenure track faculty teaching position for the library information science media technology program in the Department of Foundations of Education at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor is available beginning August 2008. Salary will be commensurate with teaching experience.

The library information science and media technology program is housed in the Foundations of Education Department in the College of Education and Human Sciences. The Department and College are committed to the core values of collaboration, social justice, diversity, reflective practice and professional development based on liberal arts principles. The program offers an undergraduate minor in library science for liberal arts majors and a minor leading to certification as a school library media specialist as well as graduate and professional development preparation for advanced certification in a program accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applicants will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned including core courses in the program.
• The successful candidate will also supervise practicum experiences, provide academic advising to students as assigned, participate in research and scholarly activities, coordinate the program, engage in service to the university and community, and participate in department, college, and university committee work.
• The successful candidate will teach core courses on campus in face-to-face settings as well as periodic on-line courses in the University of Wisconsin System School Library Media Consortium.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Doctorate in library information sciences or related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution with a master’s degree in library information science from an ALA accredited program is required. ABD applicants must complete the terminal degree by May 30, 2008.
2. Experience working with k-12 schools, education agencies or public libraries is required.
3. Demonstrated ability to teach core courses including four of the following: cataloguing, collection development, reference, administration, and media technology housed in the Foundations of Education Department is required.
4. Ability to teach an additional core course will be considered an asset.
5. The ability to enhance the diversity of the department and bring global perspectives to the Department will be considered an asset.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply, send the following: a letter of application, Curriculum Vita, summary of student evaluations (if available), and the names of three references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Send materials to:

Dr. Carol Koroghlanian, Search Committee Chair
Department of Foundations of Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
koroghcm@uwec.edu

DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by January 1, 2008. However, screening may continue until the position is filled.

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.

Posted 10/3/07