The School of Library and Information Science invites applications for a full-
time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position specialising in
Preservation of Digital Information.

  
Responsibilities

  
The successful candidates will be expected to teach at all three levels of the
curriculum, supervise graduate students, engage in ongoing research and
publication, and contribute to the academic life and reputation of the
University.

  
Requirements

  * PhD in Information Science or in a discipline relevant to the job profile.
  * Ability to develop a rigorous and original research program.
  * Teaching experience.
  * Demonstrated expertise in one or several of the following areas: 
    * Preservation of audiovisual and multimedia documents.
    * Ethical, legal and normative aspects of the preservation of digital information.
    * Preservation of digital heritage.
  * Professional experience will be considered an asset.
  * Proficiency in the French language.
  
The Universite de Montreal is a Quebec university with an international
reputation. French is the language of instruction. To renew its teaching
faculty, the University is intensively recruiting the world's best
specialists. In accordance with the institution's language policy

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ciels/reglements/administration/adm10-34_politique-linguistique.pdf]), the
Universite de Montreal provides support for newly-recruited faculty to attain
proficiency in French.

  
Salary

  
The Universite de Montreal offers a competitive salary and a complete range of
employee benefits.

  
Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2013.

  
Deadline

  
The complete application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies
of recent publications and research, must be received at the address below by
January 31st, 2013.

  
Three letters of recommendation are also to be sent directly to the department
director at the following address:

  
Clement Arsenault, directeur

École de bibliotheconomie et des sciences de l'information

Universite de Montreal

C. P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville

Montreal (Quebec), H3C 3J7

  
For more information about the École de bibliotheconomie et des sciences de
l'information, please consult the website at www.ebsi.umontreal.ca/.

  
Questions may be directed to Professor Clement Arsenault, Chair of the Search
Committee, [log in to unmask], 514 343-7400.

  
Universite de Montreal upholds the principles of employment equity and
welcomes applications from women, ethnic and visible minorities, aboriginals
and people with disabilities.

  
In compliance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority shall be given
to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

  



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