California State University, East Bay
University Libraries
Public Services Librarian, Tenure Track
OAA Position #: 08-09 LIBR-ONLINE/LITERACY-TT
(Job Opening #: 2436)
DUTIES OF THE POSITION: The incumbent will participate in a full range of faculty responsibilities including; teaching credit courses and other instructional sessions in the libraries’ information literacy program; providing instructionally focused reference services in person and online; serving as a subject specialist and liaison to disciplinary departments; and participating in faculty governance. S/he is expected to participate in rotational duties at the Concord Campus.
Librarians enjoy faculty rank and privileges and are expected to participate in the full range of Library faculty responsibilities and professional and scholarly activities required to meet the criteria for retention, promotion and tenure. This is advertised as a 12-month appointment with a possibility of 10-month appointment.
THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY: The University Libraries support the educational and research needs of a culturally diverse campus community and participate in the University’s teaching mission through an established and well regarded information literacy program.
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
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; ability to work collegially in a diverse, fast-paced environment; a strong service commitment; demonstrated capacity and commitment to engage in research and/or continued professional development worthy of promotion and tenure as a faculty member.
Desirable: Interest or experience in one or more of the following areas: online teaching and learning including the development of digital curricula, assessments, and tutorials; instructional and library applications of emerging technologies (Web 2.0 etc); web design and usability assessment; collection development and liaison responsibilities in the Sciences or Health Sciences.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 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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