The School of Library and Information Science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is searching to fill a vacancy in the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science to teach courses in cataloging/classification, bibliographic control, technical services, media technology and library automation, and to conduct research.

A Ph.D. in Library and Information Science is required. Practical and/or teaching experience in an institution comparable to UWM. Evidence of research activity is required. Record of scholarly publications and research. Three letters of reference. Minimum salary is $37,000 for an academic year (9-month) appointment plus additional compensation for possible summer teaching and generous fringe benefits.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a major university committed to academic excellence and located in the commercial and industrial hub of the state of Wisconsin. The campus is in a pleasant, residential neighborhood on Milwaukee's northeast side, only a few blocks from Lake Michigan. It is one of the two "doctoral cluster" campuses in the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System, and has a student enrollment of over 24,000.

Both the University and the School are committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, staff, and student body and strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity. As part of this plan of action, the School is particularly interested in receiving applications from qualified female and minority candidates.

Deadline of application is December 15, 1996.

The starting date is January 6, 1997, or is to be negotiated.

Send letter of application, resume, and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Mohammed M. Aman, Dean
School of Library and Information Science
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
PH:(414)229-4709
FAX:(414)229-4848
E-MAIL: aman@slis.uwm.edu

THE UW-MILWAUKEE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.