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Job Description

The University of Northern Colorado Libraries is searching for a collaborative, learner-centered, innovator for the position of Education Librarian/Assistant Professor of University Libraries. UNC seeks candidates who are strong communicators and who have a demonstrated record of creating inclusive learning environments.

The Education Librarian will focus on the teaching, learning, and research needs of faculty and students through deep engagement with constituents in Education and other assigned program areas.

Responsibilities include:

• Proactive partnering with faculty, staff, and students to create value-added services, resources, and programs for education students and faculty
• Teaching curriculum-integrated instructional sessions and library workshops at all degree levels
• Creation of research and resource guides, including LibGuides on specific topics and for classes as needed
• Developing relationships with K-12 schools and educators
• Selecting resources supporting curricular priorities and research needs of the education faculty, including curriculum resources, children’s literature and tests/instruments
• Serving on the Professional Education Council and other Library and Teacher Education committees as assigned
• Providing research assistance to students and faculty in education through individual and group consultations
• Maintaining current knowledge of librarianship and current knowledge of education trends and research
• Supporting student and faculty research through promotion of the institutional repository and scholarly communication, including open access

This is a faculty-level tenure-track position with an expectation of scholarly activity and service.

Additional information about the University Libraries and the Library Research Services Department may be found at: http://library.unco.edu and http://library.unco.edu/lrs/index.htm

Additional Info & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or program
• Experience with liaison work in academic libraries
• 3 years of professional academic library experience
• A record of scholarly activity and service to the profession

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with classroom instruction or training
• Experience with library resources and tools that support research
• Experience in the promotion of library resources or services
• Experience with emerging trends in scholarly communications
• Knowledge of the scholarship of education
• Evidence of working collaboratively
• Evidence of managing multiple projects or priorities

HR Info

Gregory Heald, gregory.heald@unco.edu

Screening of applications will begin on April 25, 2016. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must complete an online application form and attach a letter of application, highlighting suitability for the position, and curriculum vitae, including names of three references with their mail and email addresses and telephone numbers.

Minimum Salary: $53,000.  Preferred start date: July 1, 2016 (negotiable).