University of Idaho Library: Reference/Instruction Librarian Assistant professor; full faculty status, rank and responsibilities; 12-month appointment. This entry-level, tenure-track position offers the successful candidate an excellent career opportunity as a university faculty member and academic librarian.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will participate as a library faculty member providing instruction and reference service in support of the academic programs of the University of Idaho. This entails providing general reference service (including some evening and weekend hours); collection management and liaison responsibilities to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences; participation in active library instruction program; and development of Web-based instructional materials. Library faculty must demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement and service for tenure and promotion.
START DATE: January 2012.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library program; evidence of a broad knowledge of print and electronic information sources; evidence of teaching abilities; excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills including effective presentation skills; familiarity with current technologies used in libraries; strong, enthusiastic commitment to innovative public service; ability to work effectively, independently, and collaboratively in a collegial environment; and ability to meet requirements for promotion and tenure.
Desired: Reference experience; academic library experience; experience in selecting and developing library collections; evidence of strong computer skills (including but not limited to experience with creating and maintaining Web-based products); demonstration of creativity or innovation in library services; experience with project planning and assessment; evidence of ability to provide service through electronic delivery; knowledge of data management and metadata schema, and evidence of scholarly engagement in the field of library or information sciences. As the University of Idaho is the flagship and land grant institution in the state, secondary subject masters in fields that support this mission will be welcomed, with preference for subject masters in Agriculture, Life Sciences, or related field.
IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL: be intellectually curious with a desire for continuous learning, enthusiastically contribute to the University’s research and teaching programs, explore emerging technologies with regard to potential library applications, and be committed to the ideals of faculty service.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor rank; salary at this rank is $41,000 plus full fringe benefits. For complete information regarding benefits, please refer to this website: http://www.uidaho.edu/humanresources
TO APPLY: To be considered, applicants must complete the online application available at the University of Idaho’s Human Resources site: http://www.uidaho.edu/humanresources
Candidates will be asked to submit: letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references.
CONTACT: Direct questions for additional information to:
Diane Prorak, Chair, Selection Committee
University of Idaho Library
PO Box 442350
Moscow, ID 83844-2350
Review of applications will begin August 15, 2011
To enrich education through diversity the University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
About the University of Idaho
Founded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state’s land-grant institution and its principal graduate education and research university, bringing insight and innovation to the state, the nation and the world. University researchers attract nearly $100 million in research grants and contracts each year. The University of Idaho is classified by the prestigious Carnegie Foundation as high research activity. The student population of 12,000 includes first-generation college students and ethnically diverse scholars, who select from more than 130 degree options in the colleges of Agricultural and Life Sciences; Art and Architecture; Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Law; Letters, Arts and Social Sciences; Natural Resources; and Science. The university also is charged with the statewide mission for medical education through the WWAMI program. The university combines the strength of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities and focuses on helping students to succeed and become leaders. It is home to the Vandals, and competes in the Western Athletic Conference. For more information, visit www.uidaho.edu.
Ramirose I. Attebury, M.L.I.S., M.A.
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University of Idaho Library
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