BUSINESS REFERENCE AND INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN
The business reference librarian participates as a member of the team that designs and implements the Business Library’s reference services in all milieus, including library instruction; reference of all kinds, including electronic and print sources; and special projects as needed. Other responsibilities include contributing to collection development activities and participating as a member of the academic community. The William M. White Business Library provides branch library services to the students and faculty of the University of Colorado in general and the students and faculty of the Leeds School of Business in particular. The library specializes in services and collections for the various subjects of business administration. This is a tenure-track faculty position reporting to the head of the Business Library. Significant parts of the responsibilities of this position are research and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado at Boulder.
REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school by May 31, 2008; coursework and/or experience with current information technologies and their applications to reference and instructional services; initiative, creativity, and flexibility to work effectively in a rapidly changing service environment; effective oral and communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated potential for research, scholarly, and/or professional achievement at a national level.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in business librarianship, including reference and collection development; experience in providing instructional services to university/college students; experience in searching business databases in a Web environment; coursework/degree in business fields; experience with basic Web development and design.
APPOINTMENT AND SALARY
The successful candidate with demonstrated accomplishments in research and creative work will be appointed as a full-time assistant professor on tenure track. A successful candidate with promise in research but lacking an established scholarly record will be appointed as a senior instructor (non-tenure track) for two years, with promotion to the tenure track and the rank of assistant professor upon a successful review. Starting salary range will be $40,000 to $45,000. Benefits include 22 working days vacation, 10 paid holidays, liberal sick leave, University group health care plan, group life insurance, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity, and support for scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is suggested that applications be on file with the committee by March 15, 2008. Send letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; resume or curriculum vitae; and names, postal and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, Administrative Services, University Libraries, 184 UCB, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309-0184, or apply online at http;//ww.jobsatcu.com referring to posting number 803351. The full position description can be viewed at http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobbusiness.htm. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. In addition, the University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.
