School of Information Management
Probationary, tenure-track position
The Dalhousie School of Information Management (SIM) seeks a dynamic and innovative colleague to join our team. Applications are invited for a probationary tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2013. The School (http://sim.management.dal.ca) offers two graduate programs and contributes to a collaboratively-delivered undergraduate program. At the graduate level, SIM offers the American Library Association-accredited Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) program, and the mid-career blended learning Master of Information Management (MIM) program. At the undergraduate level, the School provides core and elective courses in the Bachelor of Management program, notably in the Knowledge Management major. The School also participates in Dalhousie’s Interdisciplinary PhD program.
The School is part of the interdisciplinary Faculty of Management (http://www.dal.ca/faculty/management.html), with the Schools of Business Administration, Public Administration, and Resource and Environmental Studies. The Faculty of Management has a commitment to values-based management with a focus on sustainability, and getting things done. We seek an additional colleague who will contribute to, and thrive in, this environment.
This position combines teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities. The School seeks candidates with a strong interest in, and capacity for, interdisciplinary research. Candidates will be expected to teach in at least two of the programs at the graduate or undergraduate levels. Professional information management experience will be an asset.
The successful candidate will have a PhD at or near completion in information management or in a related discipline, with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Data management: curation, preservation, and visualization
- Information risk management
- New and emerging media
- Organizational learning, collaboration, and knowledge management
Dalhousie University (http://www.dal.ca/) is one of Canada’s leading teaching and research universities with four professional faculties, a Faculty of Graduate Studies, and a diverse complement of graduate programs. Inter-faculty collaborative and interactive research is encouraged, as is cooperation in teaching. Dalhousie University inspires students, faculty, staff and alumni to make significant contributions regionally, nationally, and to the world.
Dalhousie University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Halifax is a vibrant, capital city and is the business, academic, and medical centre for Canada’s east coast.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.
Deadline for applications: December 20, 2012
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching and research competencies, and three confidential letters of reference (forwarded under separate cover from the referees) to:
Dr. Bertrum MacDonald
Chair, Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure Committee
School of Information Management
Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building
6100 University Avenue, Suite 4010
PO BOX 15000
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Fax: 902-494-2451
Voice: 902-494-2472
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.