Faculty Positions, Information Science Department, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
Posted May 11, 2015
The iSchool Department of Information Science at Bar-Ilan University in Israel invites applications for one or two faculty positions.* Candidates must demonstrate commitment to the library/information science profession with relevant research and teaching experience. The IS department offers BA, MA, and Ph.D. programs. The department specializes in Information Technology, Librarianship, Knowledge Management, Information Professionals’ Education, and Medical, Social, and Legal Information. Areas of current and future interest for the department are: Information Retrieval, Technology, Social Media, Knowledge Management, Internet Research, Information Seeking Behavior, Ethics and Information, and Bibliometrics. Ideal candidates should use creative, innovative approaches and technologies to address fundamental library and information science challenges with broad societal impact.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Library or Information Science or related fields. Applicants must have completed their degree by the date of appointment. Professional experience is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated research record resulting in high-impact scholarly contributions.
- Demonstrated research team leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and interact effectively.
- Ability to collaborate.
How to Apply
- Submit PDF files containing (1) curriculum vitae; (2) cover letter; (3) descriptions of professional experience and teaching experience; (4) research areas, including two papers that best represent the qualifications of the candidate; and (5) the names and contact information of three references to: [email protected].
- To ensure full consideration, please submit your application materials by 1.10.15.
- Questions pertaining to these positions can be directed to the Head of the Department of Information Science, Dr. Noa Aharony: [email protected]
* Pending budgetary approval