Health & Human Sciences Librarian

University of Colorado Boulder Libraries

Boulder

Application Deadline

Apply By Nov 13th, 2016

Wages

$50,500.00 to $50,500.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Boulder, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries invites applications from innovative and enthusiastic service-oriented professionals for the position of Health & Human Sciences Librarian. This position will liaise with some of the campus’ largest academic departments, including Psychology & Neuroscience; Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences; and Integrative Physiology. It will play a crucial role in supporting existing and future research and teaching in the biomedical and life sciences.

This position is part of a team that supports the teaching and research of scientists in the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences, as well as several research institutes and centers.  Collectively, the Sciences Department initiates and develops departmental missions and objectives. These include developing student-centered learning opportunities, reinventing libraries as communal spaces embedded in their disciplines, advocating for change in scholarly communication, and building collections that are responsive to user needs. A significant part of the responsibilities of this position include research and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder.

Appointment and Salary:  

Successful candidates will be appointed as full-time (12 month), tenure-stream faculty members.  Depending on professional experience, appointment will be at the assistant professor or senior instructor level. The minimum starting salary is $50,500. Benefits include 22 working days of vacation, ten paid holidays, liberal sick leave, university group health care plans, group life insurance, TIAA-CREF administered retirement/annuity, and support for scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave.

Additional Info & Requirements

Requirements
Please address each of these qualifications in your application materials:

  • Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited library school;
  • User-focused and creative approach to library services;
  • Coursework and/or experience with instruction or teaching, particularly information literacy;
  • Demonstrated interest in the sciences;
  • Familiarity with current trends in library and information science including scholarly communication and research data management;
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
  • Capacity to thrive and respond with agility to evolving needs and priorities;
  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate and advocate for a community of diversity and inclusion;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional service.

Desirable Qualifications

Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy:

  • Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to coordinate and carry out project-based work;
  • Experience in providing information literacy instruction for relevant disciplinary fields;
  • Experience in developing science collections;
  • Fluency in pedagogical and research methodologies in the sciences;
  • Experience with user needs assessment;
  • An academic or professional background in the sciences, particularly life sciences;
  • Experience finding data and/or providing support for using data in biomedical and life sciences;
  • Experience in assisting researchers with NIH public access and related policies;
  • Evidence of achievement in research and creative work and professional service.

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 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

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 November 13, 2016, in order to receive full consideration.  Application must be made online at CU Careers (posting 07220) 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://www.colorado.edu/libraries/jobs-opportunities.

Direct Link to Apply:  https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=07220&lang=en&sns_id=mailto#.WAVXXzzlk0g.mailto

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 Oct 18, 2016