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School of Information Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Specialized Faculty Position   The School of Information Sciences, the iSchool at Illinois, is home to world-class faculty, top-tier research, and academic programs consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report . Our School advances a human-centered, interdisciplinary approach to the design and management of information systems and services. A leader in online education since 1996, we combine rigorous academics with real-time virtual classroom engagement to give our students the best educational experience possible. Our researchers address the opportunities and challenges of contemporary information technologies, and our graduates are leaders in the information professions. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit  http://go.illinois.edu/EEO . The School of Information Sciences seeks to hire multiple outstanding full-time specialized faculty members at the rank of Instructor, Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, or Teaching Assistant Professor to join our dynamic and collegial School.  Preference will be given to the specializations below, but strong candidates in any area will be considered: Cloud Computing and/or Cyberinfrastructure Data visualization    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  Develop and teach courses for the Master of Science in Information Science (MS/IM), specifically in the areas of cloud computing and/or cyberinfrastructure and data visualization. Advise MS/IM students on special projects, including independent studies and practicums Contribute other service to the iSchool related to area of expertise Mentor adjunct instructors Other related duties and service as assigned to further the mission of the unit.   The iSchool faculty is highly interdisciplinary, with backgrounds in information science, library science, informatics, computer science, engineering science, physics, law, psychology, English, medieval studies, philosophy, sociology, statistics, science and technology studies, and history of American civilization. The Urbana-Champaign campus offers a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities including world-renowned research institutes such as the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities (IPRH), the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology.  Information about the School of Information Sciences and its programs can be found at http://ischool.illinois.edu/ .  These specialized faculty positions are full-time, 100% (12-month basis) appointments with regular University benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.  The starting date is August 2020.     All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered.  Interviews may be conducted before the closing date, although no hiring decisions will be made until after the search has closed.  For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact Lori Kelso, (lkelso@illinois.edu) The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

School of Information Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Specialized Faculty Position  The School of Information Sciences, the iSchool at Illinois, is home to world-class faculty, top-tier research, and academic programs consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report . Our School advances a human-centered, interdisciplinary approach to the design and management of information systems and services. A leader in online education since 1996, we combine rigorous academics with real-time virtual classroom engagement to give our students the best educational experience possible. Our researchers address the opportunities and challenges of contemporary information technologies, and our graduates are leaders in the information professions. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit  http://go.illinois.edu/EEO . The School of Information Sciences seeks to hire an outstanding full-time specialized faculty member at the rank of Instructor, Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, or Teaching Assistant Professor to join our dynamic and collegial School.  Preference will be given to the specialization of technical pedagogy but strong candidates in any area will be considered. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Teach technical information science courses for the Bachelor of Science in Information Science, specifically in the areas of analytical foundations, programming, and databases. Advise BS/IS students on special projects, including independent studies and practicums Contribute other service to the iSchool related to area of expertise Mentor adjunct instructors Other related duties and service as assigned to further the mission of the unit   Information about the School of Information Sciences and its programs can be found at http://ischool.illinois.edu/ .  These specialized faculty positions are full-time, 100% (12-month basis) appointments with regular University benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.  The starting date is August 2020.  

Job #: 2737 - Apply Now! Title: LIBRARIAN (12-month) Type: Faculty Campus: All Campuses Department: Library Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited institution with a master’s degree in library science or library and information science. Successful results of a criminal background check are required. Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an American Library Association accredited program; two years professional librarian experience, demonstrated presentation and verbal communication skills, demonstrated creative and proactive problem-solving skills, ability to create relationships and form connections between the library and the College community, and the ability to evaluate resources and assess user’s needs. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts, if applicable, to supplement the online application. If veteran’s preference is claimed, a copy of the DD-214 must be submitted. Supplemental materials must be uploaded and assigned to the online application. If there are questions about this process, contact Tanesha McCreary via email at tmccreary@pensacolastate.edu.   Duties: The Librarian position is a 12-month extended contract tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will answer reference and research queries, conduct orientations and class tours, teach college credit courses as assigned, serve as a liaison to College departments, and attend department, college, and regional meetings and academic functions. This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills, a focus on customer service, the ability to provide efficient and effective public services in an academic library, and advanced skills in operating and maintaining automated library systems. Also required for this position is excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, and a commitment to the comprehensive state college mission. Multiple campus, day, evening, and weekend assignments may be required. This position reports to the Department Head of Libraries. Salary: $46,560.00 - $52,560.00 (Entry level salary is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.) Application Deadline: Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin January 14, 2020. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received by January 13, 2020.   Non-Discrimination Policy Statement: Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Institutional Diversity and Student Conduct at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504. Applications, prospective employee information and benefits can be found on the Employment Page .

The Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology - Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB) - Program Area C, Research and Development, is looking to employ a Research Software/Ontology Engineer (m/f/d) to work in the Team Research Data Services as of May 2020. The position is initially limited to three years with envisioned extension. The regular weekly working time is 39.8 hours (full-time). The position is only suitable for part-time work to a limited extent. The remuneration is based on pay scale group 13 TV-L . Your challenge The position is part of the third-party funded project DiASPora (Digital Approaches for the Synthesis of Poorly Accessible Biodiversity Information). The project will establish an approach for synthesizing information for bacterial species by applying state-of-the-art data science methodology. Data will be transformed into a machine readable and processable format and will be used to establish a knowledge graph to generate innovative search options for the discovery of hidden data relationships. Your taks will focus on Semantification of prokaryotic data: Data has to be standardized and transformed into a machine-readable and -processable format following the FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable) and Linked Data (LD) principles. This will include the use of semantic formalisms such as the Resource Description Framework (RDF), ontologies and R2RML mappings Establishing a machine-readable knowledge graph: This task will include the semantic integration of data, metadata and schemes. An agile, iterative and community-driven method for ontology development by and with all stakeholders needs to be developed. This will include the evaluation of the NCBI Taxon ontology and the representation of quality criteria including classification schemes for the microbiological sector Improving the graphical and programmatic access to microbiological data   What we offer In TIB’s Research and Development Department , you have the opportunity to further your scientific development in a dynamic and excellent research environment. We provide a scientifically and intellectually inspiring environment with an entrepreneurial mindset embedded in a leading technical university and one of the largest technical information centres being part of the Leibniz Association . The research department at the TIB is relatively young and offers many opportunities. It is our vision to rethink the representation and provision of data and information and to organize them in an Open Research Knowledge Graph ( ORKG ) in the future. There is a close cooperation with the Research Center L3S of Leibniz University Hannover - the L3S is one of the world's leading research institutes in the fields of Web & Data Science. Last but not least, we attach great importance to an open and creative working atmosphere in which it is fun to work. Furthermore, we offer Funding for necessary equipment, conference and research visit travel Candidates will work in the context of a national, European or international research and innovation project A portfolio of technology components to build on, including ORKG , org , TIB AV-Portal , DBpedia.org , SlideWiki and other A modern workplace in a central location of Hanover with a collegial, attractive and versatile working environment Flexible working hours (flexitime) as well as offers for reconciling work and family life , such as mobile work An employer with a wide range of internal and external further education and training measures, workplace health promotion and a supplementary pension scheme for the public sector ( VBL ) Discount for employees in the canteens of the Studentenwerk Hannover as well as the possibility to use the various offers of the University Sports Hannover A salary in pay scale group 13 according to the provisions of the collective agreement for the public service in Germany (TV-L) If you are interested, questions regarding the position can be addressed to Dr. Angelina Kraft, Head of Team Research Data Services, by mail at Angelina.Kraft@tib.eu .

D’Youville is a private school with a highly reputable and proven medical curriculum that educates undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level students. The Montante Family Library seeks a permanent, part-time librarian to fill potential day and/or evening shifts. This position focuses on maintaining a visible presence at the research desk to assist the campus community. In conjunction, this position will develop and provide formal information literacy instruction and education. I. JOB SUMMARY: Provide research assistance; teach information literacy classes for general, advanced and the First Year Program. To oversee the operation of the library during evening and weekend hours.

POSITION TITLE:   Director of Library and Learning Commons DEPARTMENT:  Library and Learning Commons, Academic Affairs REPORTS TO:  Associate Dean of Library and Learning Commons POSITIONS SUPERVISED : Library and Learning Commons staff located in Attleboro, New Bedford, and Taunton locations. STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Director of Library and Learning Commons will collaborate with the Associate Dean to provide leadership and direction for the Bristol Library and Learning Commons, as well as assist in the overall administration and day-to-day operation of the Bristol Library and Learning Commons in the Attleboro, New Bedford, and Taunton locations.

Data Services Librarian Tenure-Track Position  The Data Services Librarian will work under the general direction of the Associate University Librarian: Content Management and Discovery.  Situated in the Library, the incumbent will be expected to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team of librarians and support staff to provide innovative data support services at the University of Regina.  The Data Services Librarian will be responsible for providing training sessions on data discovery, analysis and management, and presenting to groups across campus about the Library’s data services.  They will be up-to-date on trends in open data, statistical and geospatial analysis, GIS, data visualisation and research data management, and will have hands-on experience or a willingness to learn software and techniques in support of this work. The Data Services Librarian will be the primary liaison to Geography and Environmental Studies and may have other subject liaison responsibilities yet to be determined.  This position will conduct advanced reference and research consultations with students and faculty; collaborate with other units on-campus to coordinate data services and advance research data management.  They will serve as the U of R’s main contact for data organizations (e.g. Regina Research Data Centre, ICPSR, DLI, Portage, Scholars Portal).

The School of Information Sciences ( http://ischool.illinois.edu ) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks an outstanding applicant for an endowed, tenured position at the rank of Associate or full Professor. Candidates for the Professorship in the History of Libraries and the Information Professions must have a strong international reputation within this area. All specializations and methodological perspectives within this broad area will be considered. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit  http://go.illinois.edu/EEO . Successful candidates must conduct independent research, perform academic service duties and have the ability to teach effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. This position offers excellent relocation start-up funds, and the opportunity to work with outstanding colleagues and graduate students at a top-ranked information school. The endowment for this position provides additional competitive financial support. The iSchool is an established national leader in both groundbreaking information science research and the preparation of leading information professionals. Innovative research in a wide variety of areas is carried out by faculty and doctoral students and supported by two iSchool research centers: the Center for Informatics Research in Science and Scholarship and the Center for Children’s Books. Our faculty have key roles in national initiatives and professional societies and our close relationships with many national and international cultural and scientific institutions ensure that our research engages critical societal challenges. The faculty is highly interdisciplinary, with backgrounds in information science, library science, informatics, computer science, engineering science, physics, law, psychology, English, medieval studies, philosophy, sociology, statistics, science and technology studies, and history of American civilization, and they hold additional appointments in other university units. The School offers a Master of Science in Library and Information Science, Master of Science in Information Management, a Master of Science in Bioinformatics, a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS), and a CAS in Digital Libraries, a Ph.D., and has a School Librarian Licensure Program. The School also participates in a campus-wide undergraduate Informatics minor and the Ph.D. in Informatics, and teaches courses in the Master of Computer Science – Data Science program. The School’s new BS in Information Sciences begins in the fall of 2020. The Urbana-Champaign campus offers a wide range of state-of-the-art research support facilities including world-renowned research institutes such as the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities (IPRH), the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. The University Library, with one of the largest collections in North America, has leading R&D initiatives in metadata, discovery, and digital/data curation and preservation. The Urbana-Champaign area offers the residential advantages of a thriving micro-urban university city, excellent cultural opportunities, and a high quality of life as reflected by its ranking as one of 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association: http://www.planning.org/greatplaces/neighborhoods/2007/westurbana.htm .

The School of Information Sciences ( http://ischool.illinois.edu ) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks an outstanding applicant for an endowed, tenured position at the rank of Associate or full Professor. Candidates for the Mildred M. Luther and Kathryn Luther Henderson Professorship in Preservation and Technical Services must have a strong international reputation within this area. All specializations and perspectives within this broad area will be considered including but not limited to: cataloging and classification, standards, collection development and management, and preservation. Focus may be on print, digital, or other media. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit  http://go.illinois.edu/EEO . Successful candidates must conduct independent research, perform academic service duties and have the ability to teach effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. This position offers excellent relocation start-up funds, and the opportunity to work with outstanding colleagues and graduate students at a top-ranked information school. The endowment for this position provides additional competitive financial support. The iSchool is an established national leader in both groundbreaking information science research and the preparation of leading information professionals. Innovative research in a wide variety of areas is carried out by faculty and doctoral students and supported by two iSchool research centers: the Center for Informatics Research in Science and Scholarship and the Center for Children’s Books. Our faculty have key roles in national initiatives and professional societies and our close relationships with many national and international cultural and scientific institutions ensure that our research engages critical societal challenges. The faculty is highly interdisciplinary, with backgrounds in information science, library science, informatics, computer science, engineering science, physics, law, psychology, English, medieval studies, philosophy, sociology, statistics, science and technology studies, and history of American civilization, and they hold additional appointments in other university units.   The School offers a Master of Science in Library and Information Science, Master of Science in Information Management, a Master of Science in Bioinformatics, a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS), and a CAS in Digital Libraries, a Ph.D., and has a School Librarian Licensure Program. The School also participates in a campus-wide undergraduate Informatics minor and the Ph.D. in Informatics, and teaches courses in the Master of Computer Science – Data Science program. The School’s new BS in Information Sciences begins in the fall of 2020. The Urbana-Champaign campus offers a wide range of state-of-the-art research support facilities including world-renowned research institutes such as the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities (IPRH), the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. The University Library, with one of the largest collections in North America, has leading R&D initiatives in metadata, discovery, and digital/data curation and preservation. The Urbana-Champaign area offers the residential advantages of a thriving micro-urban university city, excellent cultural opportunities, and a high quality of life as reflected by its ranking as one of 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association: http://www.planning.org/greatplaces/neighborhoods/2007/westurbana.htm .

Adjunct Faculty positions are Part-Time positions filled on an as-needed basis. McLennan Community College is accepting applications for the following disciplines: ARTS & SCIENCES THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES REQUIRE A MASTER'S DEGREE WITH AT LEAST 18 HOURS IN THE FIELD TO BE TAUGHT. Anthropology Biology Chemistry Communication Studies (Speech) English French Geography German Government History Librarians Math Philosophy Physics Psychology Sociology Spanish THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES REQUIRE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE WITH A MAJOR OR MINOR IN THE DISCIPLINE TAUGHT OR IN A CLOSELY RELATED AREA. Integrated Reading & Writing Development: INSTRUCTORS NEEDED WITH AVAILABILITY DURING WORK WEEK, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 5:00 PM. HEALTH PROFESSIONS Associate Degree Nursing Clinical Instructor: Minimum Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, three years' experience in a clinical setting, and a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas. A Master's Degree in Nursing is preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor: Minimum Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED. Licensed Vocational Nurse with current Texas License, one year of nursing experience in a nursing home. Medical Assisting Instructor: Minimum requirements include an AAS degree in Medical Assisting (Bachelor's Degree in health related field preferred), and 2 years' experience in a clinical setting (administrative experience preferred). Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA): Associate's Degree is required. Must be currently Texas Licensed OTA with previous employment as a Licensed OTA with 2 years clinical experience. Will also accept an OT with a Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of previous employment experience, as well as current Texas licensure as an OT. Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA): Associate Degree is required. Must be currently licensed in Texas as PTA, with 1 year of clinical experience. Surgical Technology Clinical Instructor: Minimum Requirements include possession of the CST credential in the field of Surgical Technology, and two years' experience. Experience may be in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or any combination of both, within the last five years. WORKFORCE EDUCATION Computer Information Systems: Master's Degree in Computer Information Systems or related field is required when instructing transferrable courses. Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or MIS accepted when teaching other CIS courses. Must have a minimum of three years professional work experience in the field. Interpreter Training: Master's Degree in appropriate field is required when instructing transferrable courses, and Bachelor's Degree is required for other Interpreter Training Courses. Certification: Board for the Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Advanced, Level III, Level III-i, or the equivalent. Three years of recent work experience in the field of interpreting and/or training interpreters. Mental Health/Social Work: Master's Degree in a Social Work or related area from an accredited college or university. Must be a Licensed Master Social Worker and/or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and have three years of recent work experience in the field of mental health and/or social services or related areas. Hospitality Instructor: Associate's Degree in Hospitality is required. Must have a minimum of three years professional work experience in the field. SALARY For all 3 semester hour courses, which ordinarily meet 3 lecture hours per week in a long semester (3.00 load hours), salaries range between $2,154 and $2,961 depending on the instructor's degree. All other salaries are based on MCC's Summer School and Part-Time salary schedule http://www.mclennan.edu/employees/policy-manual Click for Faculty Schedule. Credit is not given for experience.   QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: A completed MCC Application for Employment form (Go to www.mclennan.edu/employment to download the employment application.) Resume/Vita Photocopies of College Transcripts *NOTE: : For the purpose of the application process, Official or Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Unofficial transcripts must be verifiable by either a College Seal or URL web address. If you are selected for the position Official Transcripts will be required at that time. Human Resources will forward your application materials to the departments(s) for which you are applying. After review of your qualifications/experience, the department will contact you directly if your credentials meet departmental requirements. Separate application materials are required for each position for which you are applying. *NOTE: this is a security Sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position. For application information, contact the Human Resources Office at 1400 College Dr., Waco, TX 76708, Telephone 254.299.8611, E-mail MCCJobs@mclennan.edu MCC provides equal opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment. http://www.mclennan.edu/employees/policy-manual/docs/E-XXXIV.pdf When inquiring or applying for this job opening, please also reference AcademicCareers.com Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and employment opportunities at McLennan Community College and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com

The Opportunity PacLII provides free public access to an internet-based library of Pacific Legal materials. The Director is the executive head of the Institute and is responsible for all facets of its operations. PacLII is based at Emalus Campus, Vanuatu, together with the School of Law. The Director is supervised by the Head of School. Specific responsibilities include: Manage PacLII fund-raising initiatives; Manage PacLII finance: prepare budgets; track spending; approve expenditures; Manage PacLII human resources; prepare position description; manage recruitment of staff; manage inter staff relations; conduct performance reviews; Supervise the Managing Editor and staff of PacLII; Monitor and review the quality of PacLII publications and services; Liase with ITS respecting support for PacLII operations; Advise and assist the Internal Management Committee of the PacLII Institute on all matters pertaining to PacLII; Represent PacLII in dealings with external agencies; and Prepare PacLII reports for donors and University as needed. The Director will also be expected to contribute to the teaching program of the School of Law, usually by coordinating 2 LLB courses each year.

The School of Information Sciences (iSchool) seeks to hire multiple outstanding full-time faculty members to join our dynamic and collegial School.  The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit  http://go.illinois.edu/EEO .