Education Librarian

University of Colorado Boulder Libraries

Boulder

Application Deadline

Apply By Jul 7th, 2015

Wages

$50,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Boulder, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

The University Libraries at the University of Colorado Boulder invites innovative and enthusiastic service-oriented professionals to apply for the position of Education Librarian. The Education Librarian is a tenure-track faculty position reporting to the Faculty Director of Social Sciences. Duties include general and specialized reference in the social sciences with an emphasis on education, virtual reference, developing and teaching information literacy and research methods classes and courses as part of an active library instruction program, and selecting library materials and managing collections in one or more social sciences disciplines. This position serves as liaison and assumes primary responsibility for providing advanced research assistance and information literacy instruction to students and faculty in the School of Education as well as one or more academic departments. The Education Librarian supports the integration of new technologies into the Social Sciences Department and actively participates in departmental policy planning and delivery of services.  Significant responsibilities of this position include research and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder.

Appointment and Salary: 

The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12 month), tenure-stream faculty member. Minimum starting salary is $50,000.  Depending upon professional experience and demonstrated accomplishments in scholarly activity, creative work, and service, appointment may be at the level of senior instructor or assistant professor.  The salary is competitive and benefits include 22 working days vacation; 10 paid holidays; liberal sick leave; University group health care plan; group life insurance; TIAA/CREF administered retirement/annuity; and support for scholarly/professional activities.  Tenured faculty members are eligible for sabbatical leave.

Additional Info & Requirements

Requirements: 

Please address each of these qualifications in your application materials:

  • Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school
  • Significant work experience and/or graduate coursework in Education or related field
  • Coursework and/or experience in providing research assistance in the social sciences
  • Coursework and/or experience with library information literacy instruction or teaching in the social sciences
  • Awareness of relevant information technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate and advocate for an environment of diversity and inclusion
  • Potential for research, scholarly work, and/or professional achievement

Desirable Qualifications: 

Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy:

  • One year of experience in an academic or research library
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in the field of Education
  • Experience with collection development
  • Demonstrated experience with quantitative or qualitative research methodologies in the social sciences
  • Record of research or professional service at the national level

The Community

About the University and Libraries:

As the flagship University of a multi-campus system in the State of Colorado, CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country.  As one of 34 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.

CU-Boulder has blossomed in size and quality since we opened our doors in 1877—attracting superb faculty, staff, and students and building strong programs in the sciences, engineering, business, law, arts, humanities, education, music, and many other disciplines.

Today, with our sights set on becoming the standard for the great comprehensive public research universities of the new century, we strive to serve the people of Colorado and to engage with the world through excellence in our teaching, research, creative work, and service.  The University Libraries faculty and staff are diverse, talented, and passionate people who share this vision and mission.  Librarians participate at all levels of the campus and hold full faculty status and rank.  The Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, holds the largest collection in the Rocky Mountain region with over 12 million books, periodicals, government publications, audiovisual materials, microforms, maps, manuscripts, papers and computer-based resources. The Libraries faculty and staff collaborate internally, with colleagues beyond the campus, and with our clients to advance information literacy, intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, the disciplinary growth of information, and the amplification of knowledge.

About the School of Education:

The CU-Boulder School of Education has a tradition of excellence and offers a welcoming and collaborative environment for scholars who pursue the highest quality research and teaching. As a community, it embraces the principles of social justice, democracy, and diversity as the historic moral imperatives of U.S. public schooling. The school ranks among the nation’s most distinguished in terms of the quality and importance of the scholarly contributions made by its faculty and students.

Graduate degrees (MA & PhD) are offered in five areas of emphasis: Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice; Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity; Curriculum and Instruction; Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences; and Research and Evaluation Methodology. Its exemplary, research-based teacher education programs (undergraduate and graduate) are an integral part of the life of the school. The school also hosts several national and cross-campus centers. Of particular relevance to these positions are the BUENO Center for Multicultural Education, the National Education Policy Center, the Center for Assessment, Design, Research and Evaluation (CADRE), and CU Engage: Center for Community-Based Learning and Research. Find more program information at www.colorado.edu/education/graduate-programs.

About Boulder, Colorado:

Boulder and the surrounding area is known as one of the best places to live because of its spectacular setting, acres of open space, and vibrant atmosphere.  At 5,430 feet above sea level, acres of vast open space entwine into Boulder's cityscape nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Home to approximately 90,000 residents, Boulder has a mild, dry climate with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Boulder offers activities for every interest.  Over 80 miles of pedestrian and bike paths, as well as a convenient bus system, provide transportation around town and to the Denver metropolitan area. Photographers, music lovers, rock climbers, Olympians, artists, and others are drawn to this great city because of its scenic beauty, vibrant culture, and fabulous amenities. Boulder is just three hours from 11 ski resorts, 40 minutes from Denver, and moments from 43,000 acres of open space and trails. 

HR Info

Dylan.Wiersma@Colorado.EDU

Application Process: 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is recommended that applications be submitted by July 7, 2015, in order to receive full consideration.  Application must be made online at http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/101455 and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references.  Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at Dylan.Wiersma@Colorado.EDU.   The full position description can be viewed at http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobEducationLibrarian.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 Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce.  We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.   Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu.  In addition, the University of Colorado 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.

Posted Jun 4, 2015