Assistant Professor, Outreach and Social Sciences/Humanities Librarian (Position #6393)
Posted On: Thursday, October 09, 2014
Deadline: Saturday, November 15, 2014
Position Type: Faculty
College/Division: University Libraries
Department: Libraries
Contact: Rosanne Cordell |
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Northern Illinois University Libraries seeks a committed, enthusiastic, versatile, and collaborative professional to lead the outreach and marketing activities of the
Reference and Research department. This person will also serve as a Social Sciences & Humanities Librarian. This position will require a professional with a strong background in and understanding of academic library research services, with a particular strength
in marketing, advertising, and promoting the department as a partner for research and discovery.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating outreach to academic programs, academic support units, International programs, and student groups with
research interests. Tasks include maintaining an understanding of current trends and techniques in library marketing and outreach and exploring new strategies. Identifies and manages social media software, applications and other emerging technologies, and
integrates them into the department's marketing and public relations efforts.
Collaborates with the Information Literacy Librarian, the Library Instruction Coordinator, the Web Services Librarian, and the Subject Specialists to develop strategies
for marketing. In addition, this person is expected to foster strong relationships with teaching faculty and other academic units with the purpose of promoting reference and research services.
Provides research assistance and reference service to library users. Participates in the libraries' program of bibliographic instruction. Contributes to the development
and implementation of library policies and procedures. Fulfills the requirements of faculty status in areas of contributions to librarianship, scholarly activities, and service.
REQUIRED SKILLS
An earned master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent for temporary supportive professional staff appointment. [Additional master’s degree, or equivalent,
required within four years for eligibility for tenure-track appointment.]
Experience or knowledge in coordinating marketing, advertising and promoting academic library programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and teaching/presentation skills.
Undergraduate or graduate education in social sciences or humanities.
Demonstrated evidence of commitment to library outreach to academic programs.
Demonstrated evidence of excellent teaching/presentation skills.
Experience or knowledge of collection development for the humanities or social sciences.
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
Experience providing reference services.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Demonstrated evidence of technologies applied to marketing, advertising and promoting services for academic libraries.
Teaching experience at the college level.
Working knowledge of a foreign language.
A second master’s degree in order to qualify as an assistant professor and for a tenure track appointment.
Commitment to professional development, scholarly activities, and service to the profession.
Salary and Benefits: Competitive. Appointment rank and salary will be based on relevant experience and educational background. The University offers a comprehensive
benefits package.
MATERIALS
Application: To be considered for an interview, send a letter of interest, resume, and the name, address, phone number, and email address of three professional references.
Electronic submission preferred. Applications received by November 15, 2014 will be considered.
Rosanne Cordell
Associate Dean for Public Services
Northern Illinois University Libraries
DeKalb, IL 60115-2868
Email:
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A state-mandated pre-employment criminal background check is required. Northern Illinois University is
an AA/EEO institution.