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AUBURN UNIVERSITY EDUCATION LIBRARIAN Auburn University, a land-grant institution with an enrollment of more than 24,000 students, invites applications for a twelve-month tenure-track position as Education Librarian. The Auburn University Libraries belong to the Association of Research Libraries, house a collection of more than three million volumes, and operate with a current materials budget of $5.8 million. Auburn is a small, friendly university town located on the beautiful plains of eastern Alabama, about 50 miles east of Montgomery, Alabama's capital, and 115 miles southwest of Atlanta, Georgia. Other nearby cities are Birmingham, Alabama (110 miles northwest) and Columbus, Georgia (35 miles east). MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Auburn University Libraries seek a knowledgeable and enthusiastic reference librarian to provide general and subject reference assistance, to serve as liaison and provide outreach to faculty, graduate and undergraduate students in the Auburn University College of Education, to participate in and develop specialized subject and information literacy instruction for education majors and graduate students, to participate in the Auburn University 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 projects. Duties include reference, liaison, consultation, and instruction for faculty, staff and students; some night and weekend reference desk coverage required. Position reports to the Associate Dean for Public Services/Head of Reference and Instruction Services. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An ALA-accredited MLS; a strong academic or employment background that includes some area of education or other social sciences field; professional reference and instruction experience; strong and effective interpersonal, communication, and computer skills; demonstrated ability to teach; commitment to excellence; adaptability, flexibility, and ability to contribute collegially and productively in a team environment; and ability to adapt emerging technologies to enhance user services in a collaborative, busy, and changing public services unit. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with specialized reference, instruction and liaison for collection development and management in education or other social sciences field; advanced degree in education or other social sciences discipline; and a record of scholarly, professional, and research activity. SALARY/BENEFITS: Minimum salary $44,720 for a Librarian II, higher with experience or appointment as a Librarian III. Rank will be commensurate with experience/qualifications. Twelve-month tenure-track position. Benefits include 20 days vacation leave/12 days sick leave per year; participation in State Teachers’ Retirement System (mandatory); other additional voluntary retirement plans available; health/life/disability insurance. APPLICATION: Application review process begins April 9, 2010, and will continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. Complete application must include letter of interest, resume, and the names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. APPLY TO: Linda Caudle, Executive Assistant and Business Manager, RBD Library, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5606, e-mail: [log in to unmask] AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY