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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.