Library - Assistant Professor
Tenure-track position with anticipated start date of April 1, 2005. The successful candidate will be committed to excellent library service and have a strong commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education. Duties will include general and in-depth library reference service on a rotating basis, including evenings and weekends; teaching course-based library instruction sessions in collaboration with faculty members; maintaining faculty liaison relationship to selected departments; staying abreast of current trends in instructional technology and working cooperatively with Information Technology staff to further the use of technology in the classroom; and working with and maintaining library databases and catalogs.
Minimum qualifications are a Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution with a second advanced degree preferred; excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with faculty, students and colleagues with teaching or library instruction experience preferred; strong commitment to academic research and information literacy; exemplary written and oral communication skills; and excellent information technology skills.
Candidates should enjoy teaching a wide variety of undergraduate courses and be commited to excellence in teaching. Other responsibilities include active scholarship, supervising undergraduate research, and service to the campus community. Our faculty has a deep commitment to quality undergraduate liberal arts education, including student development in a residential setting, and interdisciplinary, intercultural, and international education. Full-time teaching load is 6 courses per year; salaries, benefits, and support for professional development are competitive.
Forward resume, a letter of interest and names of three reference to :
Carol Zeile, Library Director
Alma College
614 W. Superior St.
Alma, MI 48801
Formal review of applications will begin on January 3, 2005. Preliminary interviews may be arranged at the ALA Midwinter meeting in Boston.
Posted: Thu, October 14th, 2004 at 10:24AM
