Assistant Professor - Research & Instruction Subject Librarian - 002091

Western Carolina University

Department: Access, Research & Instruction Services

About WCU: Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including: 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begin after first month of employment. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary: The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The librarian in this position will provide a full range of research assistance, information literacy instruction, outreach, and collection development services to students and faculty in the departments of Anthropology and Sociology, Communication, English, Political Science and Public Affairs, and other constituencies as assigned. Special aspects of the position include supporting all users' discovery of Hunter Library's rich collection of historical resources in print, microform, and digital formats, unique materials in Special Collections, and interdisciplinary resources such as retrospective newspaper collections.
All ARIS librarians at Hunter Library provide interdisciplinary, high-quality research assistance and library instruction in a collegial environment and work on a flexible schedule, including work outside traditional business hours. ARIS librarians also participate-both on campus and at other instructional sites-in an active information literacy program and collaborate with colleagues in library-wide decision-making and initiatives. The successful candidate will assume responsibility for additional duties, projects, assignments, and initiatives as needed or assigned. Hunter Library is a progressive and innovative organization and serves a growing, dynamic university. It has a decades-long reputation for world-class service to faculty and students. Professional scholarship and development are expected and supported.
This is a 12-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position reporting to the Head of Access, Research and Instruction Services. The successful candidate will be professionally engaged, inquisitive, creative, and fully committed to fulfilling tenure requirements in teaching/librarianship, service, and scholarship.
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $63,000 - $65,000. Offerings and benefits include 24 days of annual vacation leave, 12 days of annual sick leave, and a choice of medical and retirement plans. See our Human Resources website for more information about benefits (https://www.wcu.edu/discover/campus-services-and-operations/human-resources-and-payroll/index.aspx)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:

Minimum Qualifications: A masters degree from an ALA-accredited program of library or information science, or an international equivalent.Experience providing research and/or reference assistance to library users.Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications: An academic or professional background in the humanities and/or social sciences.Classroom teaching experience.Experience with instructional design software and instructional media production tools such as LibGuides, Panopto, Powtoon, etc.

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates will be required to attach a letter of application, resume, and namesand telephone numbers of three references.For more information, contact Krista Schmidt at kschmidt@wcu.edu or 828-227-2215.Review of applications will begin 7/30/2024 and will continue until the positionis filled.

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.


To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/28268







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