[LIS-Forum] Professor of Library and Information Science with Specialisation in Information Practices (Sweden)

[Paramjit Singh]

Professor of Library and Information Science with Specialisation in
Information Practices

Ref PA 2018/305

Our ambition is to be a complete seat of learning where the students come
first. In collaboration with private industry and with the public sector,
we provide education and research of high international quality, and great
social relevance. The University of Borås has around 11,000 students and
730 employees, and our campus is conveniently located in the city centre.
We conduct research in Library and Information Science, Business and IT,
The Human Perspective in Care, Teacher Education and Education Work,
Resource Recovery and Textiles and Fashion. The University of Borås has the
right to award five types of doctoral degrees and to conduct research
within four areas: Library and Information Science, Resource Recovery,
Textiles and fashion (general as well as design) and The Human Perspective
in Care.

The Swedish School of Library and Information Science at the Faculty of
Librarianship, Information, Education and IT comprises various sub-research
areas, one of which focuses on information practices. Within this field of
research, this department known as the Swedish School of Library and
Information Science has a number of senior researchers and newly-minted
PhDs. For this department, we are seeking a professor in library and
information science with a focus on information practices. We can offer a
varied work in a future-oriented organisation with a view to becoming a
full university.


*Job description*The post includes the responsibility for and further
development of the research environment in the department and leadership of
the research group Information Practices in Library and Information Science
in close cooperation with the area's other researchers and instructors. The
research focusses on the interactions of individuals and groups with
information and documents, which includes information retrieval,
information use, reading, and strategic information management. More
information about the group's research is available at
http://www.hb.se/en/Research/Research-Portal/Research-groups/Information-Practices/

A professor is expected to initiate and lead research projects as well as
conduct research within the relevant research area. The professor is also
expected to function as research group leader and in doing so work for the
area's development according to the directives described in the directives
in “University-wide research group leader assignment” (Reg.130-17, Swedish
only). A significant part of the work is devoted to conducting one's own
research and communicating research results internationally.

The post also includes teaching, certain administrative tasks, and
development of the department's educational work, courses, and research
seminars. Teaching consists of, among other things, the supervision of
doctoral students and Master's students, as well as lectures and seminars.
Instruction is mainly focussed on the department's educational programmes
in library and information science at the graduate level, but also
education in other programmes may occur.

Collaboration with the Faculty's representatives from other disciplines and
research areas, as well as with societal actors in the profession, is an
important part of the post. It also includes developing strategic
international contacts in the field of research.


*Qualifications*For the post, a doctorate in library and information
science as well as demonstrated pedagogical competence are required.
Applicants should have demonstrated scientific skill and experience in the
subject documented with scientific publications.

Furthermore, applicants should be able to present innovative research at a
high international level and be published internationally in key research
journals and/or monographs for this field. Substantial experience as
principal supervisor at both the Master's and doctoral student level is a
requirement for employment.

Applicants must have undergone research supervision training or otherwise
acquired equivalent knowledge. Supervisor training for doctoral students
can be offered within the framework of the post. In addition, the applicant
is to have undergone university instructor training involving at least 10
weeks full-time study (15 credits) or otherwise acquired equivalent
knowledge.

To fit the role, you should have very good collaborative and communication
skills as well as the ability to initiate and develop research
collaboration. You must also have the ability to communicate unhindered
orally and in writing in English and Swedish or another Scandinavian
language. We also value leadership experience from a university or a
university college, as well as proven success with obtaining research
funding in competition with others.

If knowledge in Swedish (or another Scandinavian language) is lacking, it
is expected that this will be acquired after the start of employment.

The University of Borås values the qualities that equal sex and age
distribution and ethnic and cultural diversity bring to the university.

*Type of employment*: Permanent
*Level of employment*: 100 %
*Beginning date*: As soon as possible or as agreed upon
*Location*: Borås, Sweden
*Reference number*: PA 2018/305

*Contact*
Information about the position can be provided by Assistant Head of
Department Åsa Söderlind via telephone +46 (0)33-435 41 46 or Research
Director Jan Nolin via telephone +46 (0)33-435 43 36. The union
representatives are Jonas Andersson, OFR-ST, Håkan Alm, Saco-S and Susanne
Björkdahl Ordell, OFR/Lärarförbundet; they can be reached through the
university’s switchboard at +46 (0)33-435 40 00.


*Application*Apply for this position via our website through clicking
“Apply” at the bottom of the job advertisement.

In your application, please clearly include the information on which
position you are applying for and provide its reference number. Please
attach the following documents to your online application:

   1. Cover letter
   2. CV including your references’ contact information and your salary
   requirements
   3. Portfolio of qualifications, meaning a written account of your
   qualifications both scientific and pedagogic and documentation of your
   teaching skills, including self-assessment. A template for this portfolio
   can be found under “Policy documents” in the menu.
   4. List of publications
   5. At most seven published works or other material of merit you want to
   attach
   6. Certifications/credentials and other such official qualification
   documentation

Contact HR if you have scientific publications that cannot be
electronically attached directly to your application. The publications need
to be obtained by the university no later than one week after the
application deadline, in two copies each. No additions can be made
electronically to the application after the application deadline.

Please submit your application by the *deadline of 2018-12-10*.

The Swedish National Archives requires us to archive the documents attached
to an application, excluding publications, for two years after the
appointment decision has become final.

We decline contact with advertisers and staffing companies.

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http://www.hb.se/en/About-UB/Work-at-UB/Job-vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=1501&rmlang=UK
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