Librarian, Research and Instruction; Assistant Professor
Job Description Summary:
The University of La Verne is seeking a motivated and dedicated Assistant Professor/Research and Instruction Librarian. This is a full-time, 12 month, non-tenure track faculty position with the rank of Assistant Professor and reports to the Dean of the Library and Learning Commons. The selected candidate will contribute to the profession through professional service and scholarly activities, and will participate in faculty governance activities within the Library and University.
Library faculty at Wilson Library are expected to cultivate partnerships and actively establish networks and relationships with faculty, staff and students as well as partner with faculty to integrate the library into the curricula. Library faculty at Wilson Library support research and instruction across disciplines as needed. Additionally, library faculty are expected to maintain a current knowledge of the literature and trends in the field as they relate to research, instruction and resource services.
Key Responsibilities:
Reference and Research Support
- Provide research assistance to students and faculty in the social and behavioral sciences, and general research support as needed.
- Participate in the planning and delivery of team-based in-person and virtual research services, including desk reference, chat, text, email, and telephone.
Instruction
- Provide in-person and virtual library instruction for assigned departments.
- Develop and maintain online guides and digital learning objects to support courses and disciplinary research.
- Collaborate with faculty to integrate library resources, research skills, and information literacy into courses across disciplines and assignments.
- Contribute to general orientation sessions, as needed.
Collection Development
- Contribute to building and managing a diverse and equitable collection that meets the research and curricular needs of assigned departments.
- Maintain familiarity with publishing and research trends.
- Participate in selecting and assessing general and interdisciplinary resources.
Outreach
- Engage in library liaison activities with assigned academic departments.
Minimum Qualifications:
American Library Association accredited Masters in Library and Information Science.
Preferred Qualifications:
Undergraduate or second graduate degree in any social or behavioral sciences or related fields or experience supporting social or behavioral sciences or related fields in an academic library; basic familiarity with one or more statistical, qualitative or quantitative analysis software packages. Knowledge of public and proprietary resources for national and international data sets, data management practices, data policies, sharing and reuse, and data citation. General knowledge of current issues in scholarly communication, including open education, copyright, and technological innovation.
Specific Duties:
Salary Range
Maximum: $77,624
Minimum: $60,000
Benefits Summary:
Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation
Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
Location: La Verne Main Campus
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://laverne.edu
Institutional Profile
Located in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university's central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.
The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.
The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation
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