The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position as an assistant professor/librarian in the Reference Services department of Gulf Coast Library in the University Libraries.

 

Job Summary:

The reference librarian for sciences is a member of the Reference Services department and is responsible for providing general and subject-specific instruction and research services using current technologies and information resources in print and electronic formats; cultivating partnerships through active liaison work with faculty and students by promoting library services and resources in the following subject areas: biology, chemistry, health sciences, environmental sciences, mathematics, geology and nursing; working some night and weekend hours in the Information Commons; participating in library-supported professional development activities and community service; and promoting user education by conducting bibliographic instruction sessions.   

 

Duties and Responsibilities of this position include the following:

Serves as embedded Librarian for the Colleges of Science and Technology and Nursing with regard to supporting the colleges' research resource and instructional needs

 

Provides reference and directional assistance to library users, in-person, by telephone and via electronic communication methods

 

Provides instruction in the use of research resources through individual research consultations and formal class presentations

 

Serves as bibliographer assigned to academic departments in the Colleges of Science and Technology and Nursing

 

Prepares bibliographies, user guides, tutorials and other research resources as needed

 

Creates and maintains Web content for selected subject areas and throughout the Libraries' website, as assigned

 

Maintains knowledge and skills related to research resources and their delivery

 

Provides service to the Libraries, the university, the profession and the community to fulfill the expectations for tenure and promotion

 

Engages in research and scholarly activity to fulfill the expectations for tenure and promotion

 

Works evenings, weekends and holidays in rotation with Reference Services department personnel

 

Performs other duties as assigned.   

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:    A master's degree in library or information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.

 

Experience in assisting faculty and students with conducting searches in scientific databases and other types of research resources to meet their scholarly goals and objectives.

 

Demonstrated ability to teach the concepts and skills of information research in both virtual and in-person settings.   

 

Preferred Qualifications:    An undergraduate degree in one of the sciences. Demonstrated experience providing reference and instruction in an academic or special library and experience or interest in developing outreach programs that engage faculty and students with library research resources.   

 

Additional University/Departmental Information:    Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-extensive university fulfilling its mission of being a leading university in engaging and empowering individuals to transform lives and communities. The University of Southern Mississippi, which enrolls approximately 16,000 students each year, is the only dual-campus university in Mississippi with campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach. Five additional research sites are located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in Meridian. Learn more at www.usm.edu.

 

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. 

 

Work Hours:    Will vary depending on teaching schedule and will include evenings, weekends and holidays in rotation with other Reference Services department personnel   

 

To apply for this position, visit https://jobs.usm.edu .  Attach a letter of interest addressing your qualifications for meeting the position responsibilities, a current curriculum vitae, and complete contact information for at least three references. Official transcripts may be requested prior to a campus interview. Position is open until filled.