The University of Louisville (UofL) Libraries invites applications from creative, energetic, and knowledgeable candidates for the tenure track position of Business Reference & Teaching Librarian. The position reports to the head of the William F. Ekstrom Library Reference Department and would be part of a collegial, service-oriented, and progressive department of 8 librarians, 3 professional staff, and 8 student assistants.

The University of Louisville (http://louisville.edu) is a Carnegie Research/High university and recipient of the Carnegie Community Engagement classification for Curricular Engagement & Outreach and Partnerships. The University has a national reputation for its high-quality undergraduate program; over twenty nationally recognized research, graduate, and professional programs; 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students; and a strong commitment to the community in which it resides. Recently, the University began a ten-year improvement process called Ideas to Action (i2a) that is designed to highlight critical thinking in the undergraduate curriculum and connect student learning as much as possible to real-world experience and community engagement.

The University Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries and is an academic unit composed of a central library, a health sciences library, a music library, an art library, and a university archives. William F. Ekstrom Library, the central library, features three flexible instructional labs, an automated storage area, and a dynamic Learning Commons. These innovative facilities reflect the Libraries' strong commitment to student development and reinforce the University's concepts in teaching and learning.

The city of Louisville (http://www.loukymetro.org/) offers hospitality, warmth, and smaller city advantages like shorter commutes and lower cost of living, alongside major city amenities like world-class performing arts, great sports, incredible dining, and a nationally-acclaimed parks system.

Primary Responsibilities

· Deliver quality, in-depth reference assistance as part of the Reference Department

· Develop and oversee collections in assigned areas

· Promote and provide innovative approaches to information literacy instruction, including creative programming and outreach to faculty and students

· Create and maintain strong communication lines through proactive liaison work with the College of Business

· Maintain a robust record of research, publication, and professional service

· Help staff the reference desk, including nights and weekends

Required Qualifications

· ALA- accredited Masters degree

· Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using business resources

· Experience in the development and promotion of information literacy

· Knowledge of collection development issues, tools, and trends

· Undergraduate or graduate degree in a business related field

· Library experience

· Initiative, flexibility, and self-direction

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team within a culturally diverse user community

· Demonstrated potential to meet promotion and tenure requirements

Desirable Qualifications

· Graduate degree in a business related field

· Professional library experience

· Teaching experience in a classroom setting

· Evidence of creativity and innovation in providing library services

The appointment rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The annual salary is a minimum of $37,000 with a comprehensive benefits package and annual vacation of 22 working days.  Library faculty appointments are twelve-month, tenure-track positions. Promotion and tenure require demonstration of scholarship and other criteria. 

Applications received by August 31, 2010 will be given full consideration in the initial screening. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Submit an online application via UofL’s Human Resources office http://louisville.edu/hr/employment/applicants  (Job ID 25679). In addition, applicants are required to submit a letter of application, resume, unofficial graduate transcripts, and the name, address, phone number and e-mail addresses of three references to:

           Melissa Laning

Associate Dean

Ekstrom Library

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY  40292

(502) 852-6076

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The University of Louisville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to cultural diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.