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Position Announcement – Tenure Track Library Faculty - Luhrs

Librar y Faculty – G. B. Luhrs Library

The Library Department at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania seeks applicants for a tenure-track fulltime (nine-month contract) faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2008.

Work schedule will correspond to the Elementary School calendar. Discrepancy between the University and the School calendar will be remunerated with a Summer School contract. (Three to five weeks are typical.)

The person holding this position will be primarily responsible for the coordination of the Luhrs elementary library media center program. The incumbent will participate in instruction for Elementary School and University students, faculty, and administrators in the use of library services and resources. This includes coordinating with the Elementary School Director and faculty and the Shippensburg School District faculty. The incumbent will also have Library Department service responsibilities including teaching in the library’s instructional program, participating in outreach efforts, and collaborating closely with classroom faculty. Weekend and evening work will be required.

An M.L.S. from an ALA accredited institution is required. The incumbent must also be able to meet Pennsylvania elementary teacher/librarian certification and pass the PA Act 34 and Act 151 background clearance checks. Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum of three years of elementary school experience

an earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree from an accredited institution is required for tenure. (ABD at time of hire may be considered.)

A demonstration of teaching effectiveness will be required as part of the interview.

Send current vita, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Doug Cook/ Dr. Phil Diller

Search Committee Co-Chairs – Luhrs Librarian

Shippensburg University

Ezra Lehman Library

1871 Old Main Drive

Shippensburg, PA 17257

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717-477-1123 ext 3312

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2007 and will continue till the position is filled. Starting date is August 2008.

All candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. upon appointment. Shippensburg University is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about Shippensburg University and to view full position announcement, see http://www.ship.edu.