Job: Director, Kent State University School of Library and Information Science (SLIS)

Kent State University School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) invites nominations and applications for the position of Director to lead our nationally ranked, innovative, and emerging programs.

We are seeking a vibrant leader and creative, entrepreneurial visionary to provide strategic direction to advance the school's global reputation and academic and scholarly excellence. The successful candidate should possess an earned doctorate in Library and Information Science or related field, a record of research and teaching appropriate to appointment at the rank of tenured full professor based on the University's and School's criteria, and an established national or international scholarly reputation.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities as well as information on how to apply, we invite you to visit: http://www.kent.edu/slis/DirectorSearch.  Review of applications will begin October 19 and will continue until the position is filled.

Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this opportunity. Thank you for your assistance in spreading the word about this great opportunity at Kent State University.

Kenneth J. Burhanna
Chair, SLIS Director Search
Provost's Fellow 2015-16
Assistant Dean for Engagement & Outreach
Kent State University Libraries
kburhann@kent.edu
330-672-1660

Catherine L. Smith, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

School of Library and Information Science

Kent State University

PO Box 5190

Kent, OH 44242

Office: (330) 672-2116