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Research & Instruction Librarian and Assistant Professor Long Job Ad (University, Chronicle & Listservs) Research & Instruction Librarian and Assistant Professor The University of Mississippi Libraries seeks an energetic, innovative, flexible, and service-oriented team member as Research & Instruction Librarian and Assistant Professor at the J.D. Williams Library in Oxford, MS. This is a full-time, tenure-track, 12-month faculty position reporting to the Head of Research & Instruction Services. The successful candidate will: *Contribute to the First-Year Instruction Initiative program through teaching information literacy skills, providing general reference services, creating web resources (LibGuides, Blogs) and designing tutorials. This librarian will be an important liaison to the Center for Student Success & First-Year Experience. *Coordinate library outreach by developing, marketing, and assessing outreach efforts to first-year students and other special populations, such as graduate students, staff, faculty, and community members as well as serve as the libraries' social media manager and faculty advisor to the Library Ambassadors student organization. *Serve as the liaison to the departments of Political Science and History. This librarian will actively engage with faculty and students to gain a strong understanding of research and curriculum needs in order to make effective instruction, outreach, and collection development decisions. *Demonstrate professional achievement (including publishing in scholarly journals) for promotion and tenure at the university. Required Qualifications - MLS or MLIS degree from an ALA accredited institution of higher education or international equivalent, by date of hire. Understanding of current and emerging trends in research and instruction services. Understanding of electronic resources and political science and history resources. Self-starter with the ability to effectively collaborate with campus and community partners. Ability to work with and provide exceptional service to a diverse community on and off campus. Strong commitment to research and information literacy instruction and liaison duties. Effective interpersonal, oral, written, and online communication skills. Compensation - Salary starting at $42,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications) coupled with the university's excellent benefits package. Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi is the flagship University for the State of Mississippi. A world class public research university, the institution has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics, and innovative research. It has been ranked as one of America's best college buys by Forbes and one of the best places to work by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Interested candidates must complete an application at jobs.olemiss.edu. A review of applications will begin January 15, 2016, and will continue until the position is filled or an adequate applicant pool is established. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and verification of credentials. The University of Mississippi is anEOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/ADEA employer. John Leslie Music Catalog Librarian and Associate Professor The University of Mississippi J.D. Williams Library, Room 221 1 Library Loop P.O. Box 1848 University, MS 38677-1848 U.S.A. O: +1-662-915-7953 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> | www.olemiss.edu<http://www.olemiss.edu>