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Assistant Professor, Research & Instruction Librarian The Lila D. Bunch Library at Belmont University is seeking applications for a 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2018. Job responsibilities include: * Coordinating information literacy instruction for BELL Core writing courses * Engaging with faculty to design creative research assignments that employ digital technologies * Serving as liaison to Humanities departments, Social Sciences departments, and the College of Theology and Christian Ministry, providing integrated instruction and collection development * Teaching general education library instruction classes * Participating in academic advising for undeclared students; and performing other duties as assigned. Education: ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library or Information Science is required; a second advanced degree in relevant area is preferred. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu/postings/8606. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, and a Response to Belmont's Mission, Vision, and Values statement articulating how the candidate's knowledge, experience, and beliefs have prepared him/her to contribute to a Christian community of learning and service must be attached in order to complete the online application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Ranked number 5 in the Regional Universities South category and named as a "Most Innovative" university by U.S. News & World Report, Belmont University consists of more than 8,000 students who come from every state and more than 25 countries. Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The University's purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world's needs. With more than 90 areas of undergraduate study, 22 master's programs and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse community of committed Christians from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation on the basis of its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Under federal law, the University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purposes. Belmont's Office of Human Resources actively pursues an annual affirmation action plan that outlines the university's commitment to hiring women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals in all positions. The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.