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Education Librarian (Librarian II) -- Auburn University -- Alabama
Auburn University Libraries invites applications for a 12-month tenure
track position as Education Librarian.
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, is a land-grant university with an
enrollment of over 23,500 students. Auburn University Libraries, a member
of the Association of Research Libraries, has a collection of over three
million volumes and a current library materials budget of $5.65 million.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Auburn University Libraries seeks a
knowledgeable and enthusiastic reference librarian to provide general and
subject reference assistance, to serve as liaison and provide outreach to
faculty and graduate and undergraduate students in the Auburn University
College of Education, to participate in and develop specialized subject
instruction for education majors and graduate students, to participate in
the A.U. Libraries' general instruction program for undergraduates, to
engage in collection development and management in Education, and to
participate (in collaboration with other library and university
departments) in digitization/automation projects with an instructional
focus. Duties include reference, liaison, consultation, and instruction
for faculty, staff and students; some night and weekend reference desk
coverage is included. Position reports to the Chair of Reference and
Instruction Services.
QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: An ALA-accredited MLS with strong
academic background or experience in reference, instruction and liaison in
Education or other Social Science field; strong and effective
interpersonal, communication, computer, and demonstrated teaching skills;
commitment to excellence; adaptability, flexibility and ability to work
both independently and collaboratively within groups; and ability to adapt
emerging technologies to enhance user services in a collaborative, busy,
and changing public services unit. DESIRED: Experience with
specialized reference, instruction and liaison for collection development
and management in Education or other Social Science; undergraduate or
advanced degree in Education or other Social Science discipline; and a
record of scholarly, professional, and research activity. Twelve-month
tenure track position. Candidate must be able to meet eligibility
requirements to work in the US by the time appointment is scheduled to
begin and be able to communicate effectively in English.
SALARY/BENEFITS: The salary minimum is $44,700, higher with
experience, with appointment as Librarian II/III
(Assistant/Associate Professor); twelve-month tenure track
appointment; participation in state teachers' retirement (mandatory); TIAA
or other supplemental voluntary retirement plans available; twenty vacation
days per year; twelve days sick leave per year;
health/life/disability insurance benefits.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately; beginning date is negotiable.
APPLICATION: The application review process begins October15, 2006 and
continues until the position is filled. Applications should include a
resume, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three current
references.
APPLY TO:Kerry Ransel, Human Resource Specialist, Education Reference
Librarian Search Committee, Ralph Brown Draughon Library, 231 Mell St.,
Auburn University, AL 36849-5606 (Email: [log in to unmask])
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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