Via SIG-IR List

Director, School of Library and Information Science, University of
Kentucky

        The University of Kentucky is seeking a Director to lead a
dynamic program that offers the M.S.L.S. and M.A. degrees to
approximately 240 students, participates in a College-wide Ph.D. program
in Communication, and is developing an interdisciplinary undergraduate
minor in Information Studies. The School will move into new facilities
in October, 2007.

        The University of Kentucky is the flagship campus in the state,
situated in greater Lexington (population 260,000), in the beautiful
Bluegrass region of horse farms and rolling hills. Founded in 1865, UK
is a public, research-extensive, land grant Institution, ranked among
the top U.S. public universities on a number of criteria, with special
strength in the health sciences.

        The Director's mission will be to maintain existing on-campus
and distant student cohorts while creating new opportunities for growth
in undergraduate education; to motivate and support the performance of
11 full-time faculty in teaching, scholarship, and service; to maintain
good relations with the academic community, alumni, and professionals
state-wide as well as nation-wide; to develop external sources of
funding; and to maintain American Library Association accreditation.

        The University invites nominations and applications from
candidates with an earned doctorate appropriate for leadership in
information studies; relevant disciplinary backgrounds might include
library/information science, education, communication, computer science,
information technology, knowledge management and similar fields. A
record of successful teaching, research, and service in higher
education, and a strong vision for educating information professionals
and expanding research opportunities, are essential.

        Nominations are welcome from any interested parties.  To apply,
a letter of application, a current vita, and the names, addresses,
e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references should be sent
to: Dr. Donald Case (dcase@uky.edu, 859-257-8415), or Dr. Lois Chan
(loischan@uky.edu, 859-257-5942), Director's Search Committee, School of
Library and Information Science, 502 King Library, University of
Kentucky, Lexington, KY  40506-0039.  Screening will begin on September
1, 2007, and continue until the position is filled.  Beginning date of
appointment is negotiable but preferred in July, 2008.

        For further information, visit the following websites:
http://www.uky.edu/CommInfoStudies/, and http://www.uky.edu/professors/
The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from minorities and women. Any candidate offered
the position may be required to undergo a pre-employment background
check.