Good morning,
The University Libraries is hiring for a 12 month tenure track appointment for our Research and Instructional Services department.
Position description:
This position is one member of the team of library faculty and staff who
provide information assistance to individuals and groups of library
users. S/he participates in providing direct user assistance at the
Research and Information Services Desk and also participates in the User
Instruction program. S/he participates in planning, implementing, and
evaluating instruction related programs and services that enhance user
awareness of and access to library resources. The
RIS
Librarian is a member of the Research and Instructional Services
Department and participates fully in the programs and services of that
department. As a member of the faculty, he/she also participates in the
University Libraries’ Collection Development Program, serves as library
liaison to assigned department(s), serves on committees and task
forces, and maintains an appropriate research and publication agenda.
Minimum qualifications: A. This is a 12 month, tenure track, faculty position that requires an
ALA
accredited Master’s Degree and appropriate, relevant library work
experience. Experience or familiarity with the other functional areas of
the department including government publications, staff training, or
reference collection development would be preferred. Faculty members
are expected to provide professional service, conduct research, and
publish their work in appropriate professional publications. A second
graduate degree is required to be eligible for tenure or promotion.
Special conditions: This position requires a varying work schedule and will include some
evening and weekend hours. The specific work schedule may change from
week to week depending on the needs of the library and the
responsibilities of the position.