Position Announcement
Business Librarian/Assistant Professor
The University of Northern Colorado Libraries is searching for a collaborative, learner-centered, innovative individual for the position of Business Librarian/Assistant Professor of University Libraries. Reporting to the Head of Library Research Services, the Business Librarian will focus on the teaching, learning, and research needs of a diverse population of faculty and students through deep engagement with a variety of constituents in the Monfort College of Business and other assigned program areas.
Responsibilities include:
- · Fostering working relationships with faculty, staff, and students to create value-added services, resources, and programs for business students and faculty
- · Teaching curriculum-integrated instructional sessions and library workshops at all degree levels
- · Creation of research and resource guides, including LibGuides on specific topics and for classes as needed
- · Developing the Libraries’ relationship with the UNC BizHub Collaborative (http://www.eastcoloradosbdc.com/unc-bizhub-collaborative)
- · Selecting resources supporting curricular priorities and research needs of the business faculty
- · Providing research assistance to students and faculty in business and other assigned areas through individual and group consultations
- · Maintaining current knowledge of librarianship and current knowledge of academic business research
- · Supporting student and faculty research by identifying appropriate publication venues, promoting the institutional repository, and educating on scholarly communication issues
This is a 12-month, faculty-level, contract renewable position with an expectation of scholarly activity and service.
Additional information about the University Libraries and the Library Research Services Department may be found at: http://www.unco.edu/library and http://www.unco.edu/library/services/lrs
Minimum Qualifications
- · Earned master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or program
- · Professional experience in a library
Preferred Qualifications
- · Experience with classroom instruction or training
- · Knowledge of business research resources
- · Experience with library resources and tools that support faculty and student research
- · Knowledge of scholarly communication trends and issues
- · Experience in the promotion of library resources or services
- · Evidence of working collaboratively
- · Experience working with diverse library patrons
- · Evidence of managing multiple projects or priorities
Screening of applications will begin on June 13, 2016. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must complete an online application form and attach a letter of application, highlighting suitability for the position, and curriculum vitae, including names of three references with their mail and email addresses and telephone numbers.
Minimum Salary: $51,000. Preferred start date: September 1, 2016 (negotiable).
Apply at: http://careers.unco.edu/postings/976