Engineering Reference Librarian and Assistant Professor

 

The University of Mississippi Libraries seeks a creative and dynamic Engineering Reference Librarian to join a Library delivering user-centered reference and instruction services to the university community.

 

The successful candidate will:

- Provide liaison, library instruction and collection development for the School of Engineering and/or other departments as assigned

- Demonstrate knowledge of or experience with library resources in engineering and/or computer science

- Participate in a general library instruction program supporting composition and freshman seminar courses and in the assigned subject area

- Provide instruction support through web content and development of online tutorials

- Provide in-person and virtual reference services

 

Qualifications: ALA accredited master’s degree by date of employment; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; knowledge of or course-work in reference methods and/or resources; strong knowledge of emerging technologies, and the ability to apply these technologies to a diverse range of library applications.

 

The position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment reporting to the Head of Information Services; position available May 31, 2012. Minimum annual salary is $42,000.

 

Apply online at http://jobs.olemiss.edu. Applicants must include a letter of application, vita, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Section504/ADA/ADEA employer.

 

Thanks!