Library Affairs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking a Business Librarian. This is a full-time, 12-month, continuing appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor available November 1, 2009, or later.

 

Required Qualifications:  ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent when combined with relevant coursework and/or experience. Candidates are expected to have completed all requirements for the MLS (or equivalencies) before the date of appointment. If all requirements or equivalencies have not been completed, a one-year term appointment at the rank of Instructor at a lower salary will be offered. Familiarity with reference sources in an academic library. Demonstrated skills in instruction and development of effective teaching materials. Knowledge of or coursework in a Business field. Working knowledge of a wide variety of information technology applications and proficiency in the use of general and subject-specific print and electronic reference resources. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written. Ability to organize work and meet deadlines. For appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor: interest and potential to meet established Library Affairs criteria for promotion and tenure, including professional service and published research. For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor: A sustained record of peer-reviewed research and publications, including a record of professional service at state, regional, and national levels. Minimum of three years of professional reference experience in an academic library.

 

Preferred Qualifications:  A degree (bachelor’s or above) in a Business field or Economics. Experience in providing reference service (including web-based services), library instruction, and library web development in an academic library.

 

For more detailed information visit this website:  http://affact.siuc.edu/faculty.html. 

 

The closing date for application is October 2, 2009, or until filled. Salary is competitive (Assistant Professor $44,000 minimum; Associate Professor $54,000 minimum). Send a letter of application stating qualifications and background for this position, a resume, and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of three professional references. References may be contacted by Morris Library and asked to comment on your experience and qualifications for this position. Address all materials to: Sherry Elders, Personnel Coordinator, Library Affairs, Mail Code 6632, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 605 Agriculture Dr., Carbondale, IL  62901. Telephone: 618-453-1458. E-mail: [log in to unmask].

 

SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.