Assistant Professor to serve as Research and Instruction Librarian
http://www.uwec.edu/Employment/LibraryResearchInstructionLibrarianF-615.htm
A probationary, tenure-track faculty position is available in the McIntyre Library at the rank of Assistant Professor to serve as a Research and Instruction Librarian with liaison responsibilities to either the health sciences or business
departments.
We seek a service-oriented, self-motivated individual who is enthusiastic about providing library research and instruction service in a highly-regarded liberal arts public university. Candidates who are adaptable, flexible and creative
will be best equipped to work in this dynamic and collegial environment. Serving as subject liaison, this individual will provide in-depth research and instructional support, as well as general reference and instruction service. This is a 12-month, full-time,
probationary tenure-track faculty position reporting to the Director of Libraries. Anticipated start date will be in early 2012.
Responsibilities
Support the mission of the Library by providing research and instructional services for the UW-Eau Claire community and the general public by:
•Teaching library instruction/information literacy sessions.
•Serving as a liaison to the health sciences or business departments by consulting and collaborating with students and faculty to meet their information and instructional needs.
•Collaborating with other library faculty in planning, promoting and assessing information literacy initiatives.
•Delivering online and in person reference services as assigned, including some weekend and evening hours.
•Increasing the visibility and use of resources in subject areas of liaison responsibility.
•Assisting in evaluation, selection and weeding of reference and general collections.
•Keeping abreast of new ways to incorporate technology into library outreach and instruction services.
Fulfill faculty responsibilities by:
•Serving on appropriate library, campus and UW System committees.
•Pursuing continued study, scholarly activities, and creative work.
•Participating in professional and community service activities.
Qualifications
Required:
•Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent, received by date of hire.
Preferred:
•Demonstrated commitment to professional development and potential to meet the library's tenure and promotion requirements.
•Evidence of strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
•Demonstrated commitment to public service.
•Knowledge of or experience in the areas of business or health sciences.
•Experience providing quality reference service.
•Demonstrated commitment to teaching.
•Familiarity with and interest in emerging technologies as applied to research and instruction.
•Experience in an academic library.
•Ability to bring diverse perspectives and experiences to campus.
ABOUT THE LIBRARY
McIntyre Library has a staff of 11 library faculty, and 17 FTE staff. The Library maintains a very active information literacy program, provides access to a wide range of digital resources, is a selective state and federal document depository,
and includes a regional historical research center and university archives. McIntyre Library has a collection of almost 600,000 titles, two million volumes, and 17,000 online and print periodical subscriptions; and works closely with other UW System libraries
in keeping with the "One System, One Library" approach to the delivery of collections and services.
Materials required:
•Letter of application
•Curriculum vita
•Names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references
Application materials should be submitted (via regular mail or e-mail) to:
Ms. Peggy Govan, Director's Office
Research and Instruction Librarian Search Committee McIntyre Library University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Phone: 715-836-3715
Email: govanp@uwec.edu
To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by October 31, 2011. However, screening may continue until the position is filled.
http://www.uwec.edu/Employment/LibraryResearchInstructionLibrarianF-615.htm
Stephanie H. Wical, Assistant Professor
Periodicals and Electronic Resources Librarian
McIntyre Library, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
105 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54702
Phone: 715-836-3508
Email: wicalsh@uwec.edu
http://www.uwec.edu/Library/