Librarian, Assistant Professor (2 positions)
The University of La Verne invites applications for Librarian (Assistant Professor), a non-tenure track 12-month faculty appointment. The responsibilities of this position include providing research consultation services to library users in a multi-disciplinary environment using multiple formats (in-person, e-mail, phone, and chat); developing, promoting, delivering, and evaluating effective library research skills/information, literacy instructional sessions, seminars and workshops for both on-campus and off-campus programs; serving as a subject specialist, developing the collection in an assigned area by selecting materials for acquisition in all formats; serving as a liaison with appropriate academic departments, and evaluating current or new digital resource; cooperating as a team member with the library faculty and staff in performing any professional or nonprofessional duty essential to the achievement of effective library operations; maintaining a program of professional development that would include professional reading, conference attendance, participating in professional organizations and other activities. Additional duties include working evenings and weekends as required, on a rotational basis, with other library faculty and traveling to off-campus locations for instruction appointments as requested with travel expense paid.
The position requires a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association. Necessary capabilities for the position include excellent reference skills, including database searching; strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and expertise with the Internet; effective written and oral communications skills; an understanding of academic collection development practices; the ability to function flexibly in a team environment; and instructional skills to collaborate with faculty and provide information literacy and critical thinking instruction. Hiring salary is commensurate with experience, and departmental equity. Benefits of employment include a comprehensive health and welfare plan, tuition program and a generous 10% contribution to the university’s 403-B retirement plan.
To apply please send a curriculum vita, cover letter (including a brief statement of professional objectives and philosophy, as well as professional interests), and three letters of professional reference to: Human Resources Department, Position #2926, University of La Verne, 1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750. Application materials may also be faxed to (909) 392-2791 or emailed to our Internet address: jobs@ulv.edu. No deadline is established. Screening of credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
