The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seek an innovative and service-oriented Engineering Librarian for a tenure-track faculty position in the STEM Libraries on the University Park Campus. Successful candidates will benefit from the strong mentoring program developed by the University Libraries to support new faculty in tenure-track appointments in fulfilling expectations in the areas of librarianship, research, and service. Find the full job posting and more detailed information at this link. Additional details about the position are outlined below. Applications will be reviewed starting July 25, 2022.
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The University Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective, experience and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We encourage candidates who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment to apply. Entry-level or early career librarians are encouraged to apply. More information on Penn State's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence can be found by visiting http://equity.psu.edu/diversity-statement. Information about the University Libraries' Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility efforts can be found by visiting https://libraries.psu.edu/about/diversity.
Responsibilities: The Engineering Librarian will be embedded in the Engineering branch library on the University Park Campus as part of a distributed team of ten other subject specialists in related fields, reporting to the Head of STEM for Engagement and Outreach.
- Responsible for liaison activities to several departments in the College of Engineering, in collaboration with other engineering librarians.
- Collaborate to develop a program of outreach to the College of Engineering including development of engaged learning opportunities and student engagement initiatives.
- Contribute to a program of library instruction, present workshops, and develop online library guides and tutorials that support the curriculum of liaison academic units.
- Provide reference assistance and research consulting at all levels, both face-to-face and online.
- Build, maintain, and assess collections in all media and formats to support research and teaching in assigned academic units. Work with librarians in related subject areas and libraries including Commonwealth Campus Libraries and Big Ten Academic Alliance peers to develop collaborative collections.
- Contribute to the advancement of Penn State Libraries' programs for scholarly communication in engineering, data management, data set acquisition and management, open access (OA) initiatives, and open educational resources (OER).
- Engage in research, scholarly publication, and professional service activities in areas appropriate to academic librarianship and the disciplines served.
- Potential to gain supervisory experience (optional).
Salary offers for our faculty positions are commensurate with a candidate's qualifications, education, and experience. The rank at which someone is appointed (Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian, Librarian) also influences a salary offer. The minimum starting salary range for an Assistant Librarian position begins at $58,000. In addition to a competitive salary, full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits program, generous paid time off, and tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.
More information https://libraries.psu.edu/about/jobs
John J. Meier, Librarian (he/him/his)
Head of STEM for Engagement and Outreach
Penn State University Libraries
E-408B Paterno Library, University Park, PA 16802
meier@psu.edu | (814)867-1448 | @johnmeier1
http://sites.psu.edu/meier/