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Instructional Services Librarian

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama

The University of North Alabama invites applications for an energetic, innovative, outgoing, and proactive tenure-track faculty member to engage in service-oriented instructional and research services.  This 12-month position will provide library instruction to undergraduate and graduate students, with a focus on first-year experience programs. The successful candidate will work individually and as part of an instruction team to develop, deliver, and assess traditional and electronic library instruction (including developing technology-based instructional materials) and actively participate in outreach to the university community.

In addition, librarians work collegially and are expected to assume leadership roles within the library and the university. Faculty librarians must demonstrate a commitment to professional effectiveness, engage in an ongoing program of scholarship, and participate in professional service suitable to fulfill tenure and promotion requirements.

The University of North Alabama, a comprehensive regional institution, is located in Florence, Alabama, north of the Tennessee River.  The university enrolls over 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students and employs over 240 full-time faculty.  Florence, located in northwest Alabama, is one of four small cities comprising the area known as “the Shoals” with a combined population of over 140,000.  The area offers a rich history, natural beauty, and numerous cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities.  Florence is located within driving distance (1-3 hours) of larger cities--Huntsville and Birmingham, Alabama; Nashville and Memphis, TN. 

Required Qualifications:

· MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program (Degree must be conferred prior to August 1, 2014)

Preferred Qualifications:

· Professional experience with first-year experience programs

· Professional experience in library instruction in an academic library

· Recent experience and/or coursework in the provision of library instruction/information literacy

· Experience using databases, discovery tools and web resources

· Experience in providing reference/research assistance

· Experience in creating tutorials, surveys, and guides

· Demonstrated flexibility in dealing with people, technology, and multiple priorities

· Experience with outreach/promotion activities

Application Procedures:

For a full job description and to apply visit http://jobs.una.edu  For consideration, applicants are required to attach an electronic copy of a cover letter and current vitae/resume that includes names and  contact information for three references and copies of unofficial transcripts from all higher education institutions attended.

Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate as a condition of employment.  Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of "Issued to Student" will not be considered official. For questions, please email [log in to unmask] or call 256-765-4291. 

The successful candidate will undergo a background screen which includes, but is not limited to, criminal, employment, and education verifications.

Closing Date:

Review of applications will begin on June 9, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

Position Available:

August 2014

Salary and Benefits:

Starting salary and rank are based on education and experience. Salary begins in mid $50s.