UNIVERSITY OF
CENTRAL MISSOURI
LIBRARY SERVICES
PUBLIC SERVICES
ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES/BUSINESS LIBRARIAN
The University of Central Missouri seeks a team-oriented,
enthusiastic, and innovative individual for the position of Assistant Professor
of Library Services/Business Librarian whose role is to provide research
services to students and faculty seeking information, particularly in the field
of business, selecting materials for business disciplines, and serving as the
librarian liaison to the departments in the Harmon College of Business
Administration.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities include
aiding patrons in identifying, locating, accessing, evaluating and using
information in any format, designing and developing instructional products and
teaching tools, providing effective library instruction, and promoting and
publicizing library activities and resources, especially in the business
disciplines. The successful candidate will be involved in analyzing the
business-related collection and selecting/deselecting materials to enhance and
keep current the library’s holdings. He/she will be able to employ
the latest technologies to aid patrons in their understanding and use of
information resources and to develop web page content, online tutorials, and
other instructional and information delivery tools. The Business
Librarian will participate actively in outreach to faculty and students beyond
the walls of the library, may schedule, assign, supervise, and monitor the work
of paraprofessional and part-time employees within an assigned area,
participate in faculty governance and library governance groups and committees,
and engage actively in research and publication that relates to professional
librarianship. The Business Librarian reports to the Chair of Public
Services.
REQUIREMENTS: These include a masters degree from ALA
accredited program in library or information science, or the equivalent,
demonstrated knowledge of electronic and print reference sources and
proficiency in the use of electronic and print information sources, and strong
interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills. The
successful candidate must fulfill any normal expectations in a professional
librarian position.
Preferred: A second graduate degree,
master’s or beyond, is required for promotion and tenure as a faculty
librarian. Degree may be earned during the probationary period prior to award
of tenure and promotion. A second degree in a business-related discipline is
preferred. Experience working in an academic library or other similar library
setting. Experience designing training materials and providing individual or
group instruction and demonstrations.
Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with qualifications
and experience. Librarians at UCM enjoy faculty rank and academic status,
including all attendant privileges and responsibilities. Benefits are
described at http://www.ucmo.edu/hr/benefits/
UCM (http://www.ucmo.edu)
is located in Warrensburg, MO approximately 50 miles southeast of Kansas City
providing the option for urban, suburban, or small city living. The work
environment is an attractive and modern library facility, the James C. Kirkpatrick
Library (http://library.ucmo.edu).
To apply: Candidates must complete an on-line faculty
profile at https://jobs.ucmo.edu and apply
to position 998521. Attach to the faculty profile a letter of application,
current curriculum vitae and black and white copies of graduate transcripts
showing degree(s) completed. Please list on the faculty profile the names,
phones numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references. Review
of completed applications begins May 15, 2010 and continues until filled.
Questions regarding the position should be sent to Search committee chair
e-mail: [log in to unmask]. For information
about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at [log in to unmask] or (660) 543-4255. The University
of Central Missouri is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. UCM requires that all faculty
applicants for this position complete the on-line faculty profile and submit to
the appropriate position for consideration at jobs.ucmo.edu. All documents
requested for this position must also be attached to the faculty profile at the
time of application. Only completed on-line faculty profiles with attached
documents will be accepted for this position.