Research & Instruction Librarian and Assistant Professor @ University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS

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Qualified librarians are invited to apply for the Research & Instruction Librarian and Assistant Professor position at the University of Mississippi Libraries in Oxford, MS.  This is a full-time, tenure-track, 12-month faculty position reporting to the Head of Research & Instruction Services.  The successful candidate will:

  • Serve as a liaison to the School of Journalism and the departments of Economics, Public Policy Leadership, and Political Science. Liaisons work with faculty and students to effectively use library resources and services to support their research, instruction, outreach, and collection needs;
  • Collaborate with library personnel to support the teaching initiatives of both the library and the university by leading and assessing information literacy classes, workshops, and orientation activities for first-year students;
  • Provide in-person and on-line reference and research consultation services and create LibGuides, tutorials, and exhibits as needed on the Oxford campus and regional campuses;
  • Contribute to librarianship, research, and service at a level appropriate for a tenure-track faculty member of the university.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program
  • Familiarity with current and emerging trends in librarianship, specifically information literacy instruction and collection resources designed to support assigned liaison areas
  • Demonstrated ability to professionally engage with a diverse community
  • Committed to pursuing professional development, research, and service at a level appropriate for promotion and tenure at the university
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

 

Salary: Minimum $48,000/year and includes the university’s competitive benefits package

Application Procedures

Qualified applicants should apply online at

Careers.olemiss.edu supplying the following documents: a cover letter highlighting the applicant’s strengths, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Questions about the position should be directed to the Head of Research & Instruction Services, Melissa Dennis, at mdennis@olemiss.edu. A review of applications will begin July 1, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled or an adequate applicant pool is established. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and verification of credentials.