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California State University, East Bay
University Libraries
Systems LibrarianTenure Track Faculty Position, 12 month Contract
OAA Position #: 08-09 LIBR-SYSTEMS-TT (Job Opening #: 2515)
The University Libraries of California State University, East Bay, are seeking an energetic, innovative, and service-oriented librarian to join the faculty. The Libraries are engaged in the teaching life of the University and an ambitious program to enhance online teaching & learning.
The successful incumbent will have primary responsibility for coordinating the planning, evaluation, and implementation of the Library's information technology systems, including the integrated library system and the Library's web presence. S/he will collaborate with library staff in investigating emerging Internet and information technologies, as well as take a leading role in long-range strategic planning for the Library's future information technology needs.
Librarians enjoy faculty rank and privileges and are expected to participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities and professional and scholarly activities required to meet the criteria for retention, promotion and tenure. Faculty assignments include teaching credit courses and other instructional sessions in the Libraries' information literacy program; providing instructionally focused reference services, in person and online; participating in collection development and serving as subject specialists and liaisons to disciplinary departments; and participating in faculty governance.
RANK AND SALARY: Senior Assistant or Associate Librarian. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience.
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: July 1, 2008.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: http://www.library.csueastbay.edu
Librarians at CSUEB work in a collegial team environment and collaborate with each other and library staff in planning, implementing, and assessing library initiatives.
Qualifications Required:
MLS from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; a willingness and ability to serve students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds; familiarity with the principles of information literacy; the ability to work collegially in a diverse, fast-paced environment; a strong service commitment; a demonstrated capacity and commitment to engage in research and/or continued professional development to satisfy the requirements for promotion and tenure as a faculty member.
Qualifications Desired:
We are especially interested in candidates with experience or demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
· integrated library systems &/or specifically Innovative Interfaces;
· digital information and content-linking technologies;
· interactive web design, including development applications and scripting languages,
· web usability assessment;
· instructional and library applications of emerging technologies (Web 2.0 etc);
· online teaching and learning including the development of digital curricula, assessments, and tutorials.
To Apply:
Review of applications will begin on January 21, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, a complete and current vita, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to:
Tenure Track Librarians Search Committee
University Libraries
California State University, East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94542
Office Phone No.: 510-885-3664
Office Fax No.: 510-885-2049
jennifer.greenwood@csueastbay.edu
For additional information, please contact Doug Highsmith, Chair of the Search Committee, via doug.highsmith@csueastbay.edu or at 510-885-3610.
For information on faculty salary schedules in the CSU, see page 59 of http://www.calstate.edu/hrpims/salary/SalarySchd20070907.pdf.
Information about this position and other current openings at the CSU East Bay University Libraries can be found at http://www.library.csueastbay.edu/employment_opportunities/jobs.htm
NOTE: California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CSUEB does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.
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