Auburn University Libraries seeks an innovative, enthusiastic, and user-focused individual to serve as the Human Sciences Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Research and Instruction Services, the successful candidate will serve as liaison to the College of Human Sciences, supporting programs of research, teaching, and outreach in the College’s departments of Consumer and Design Sciences, Human Development & Family Science, Nutrition, Dietetics, & Hospitality Management, and Office of Global Education. This twelve-month tenure-track position requires professional and scholarly activity as well as service on library and university committees.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Serve as liaison and provide outreach to students, staff, and faculty in the College of Human Sciences’ Departments of Nutrition, Dietetics and Hospitality Management; Consumer and Design Sciences; Human Development & Family Science; and Global Education.
• Provide subject-specific research assistance to support teaching, learning, and research in assigned liaison departments in the College of Human Sciences.
• Develop outcome-based information literacy instruction sessions and online instructional materials for the assigned subject areas.
• Engage in collection development, management, and assessment for assigned subject areas.
• Provide general reference services, both virtual and in-person, for the University community as well as members of the public.
• Maintain current awareness of issues, trends, standards, and best practices in higher education and the library and information science profession, including those related to research and educational technologies and scholarly communication.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master of Library Science or similar graduate degree from an ALA, or equivalent, accredited program at the time employment begins.
• An academic degree in a subject discipline that relates to one or more of the College of Human Sciences liaison areas of nutrition, dietetics, consumer and design sciences, life sciences, human development and family studies, or comparable professional experience in one or more of these areas.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using information sources in human science fields
• Strong commitment to excellence in user service and improving the user experience
• Adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to engage in continuous learning to meet the changing needs of library users
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong and effective written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to successfully handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work both independently as well as collegially and productively in a team environment
• Potential to meet university promotion and tenure requirements for library faculty
SALARY / BENEFITS: Starting salary of $56,410 for an Assistant Professor. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience/qualifications. This is a twelve-month tenure-track position. Benefits include 20 days of vacation leave/12 days of sick leave per year; participation in State Teachers’ Retirement System (mandatory); additional voluntary retirement plans available; health/dental/life/disability insurance
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Application review process begins October 25, 2021 and will continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. A complete application must include a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and the names of three current, professional references (please include mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers). The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. For questions, contact the search committee chair, Juliet Rumble at rumbljt@auburn.edu.
To apply, visit: http://www.auemployment.com/postings/25211