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Library adjunct Professor:Rice UniversityJob description:Library adjunct ProfessorBookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employcapability are required. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Posting DetailsPosition InformationJob Title Library adjunct Professor Position Number 600075 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH Health Sciences Library Department Homepage https://hsl.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department LAUPUS LIBRARY Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Library adjunct Professor Working Title Liaison Librarian Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Anticipated Recruitment Range. income offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC income administration, and/or candidate qualifications. Commensurate with Qualifications Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Faculty (Teaching) Job Category Faculty (Teaching) Organizational Unit Overview The William E. Laupus Health Sciences Library (Laupus Library) serves as the primary information resource center for the University's instructional, research, and patient care programs in the health sciences. Information technology also serves as the comprehensive information resource center for health care professionals who practice in northeastern North Carolina. In addition, Laupus Library serves as a secondary resource for nontechnical health care information for health care consumers in the local community. The Laupus Library emphasizes proactive information provision including the acquisition of current and significant materials, reference services that recognize the existence of diverse levels of client skills and needs, and the implementation of new technologies for accessing and managing information. Job tasks The Information and Research Services Liaison Librarian provides proactive, library user-centered education, research, and information services using a variety of methods and technologies. This position will serve as a liaison to one or more departments, colleges, or schools within ECU's Health Sciences Campus. This position works closely with teaching and research faculty to integrate library instruction and research skills into the curricula and culture of assigned programs. The position develops and maintains instructional materials for faculty and students in distance education and on-campus programs. The position also provides expert search services in a variety of health subject areas and serves the needs of faculty, staff, and students within all of the colleges and schools in ECU's Health Sciences. The position serves as a member of the Information and Research Services team and provides excellent customer service in client settings and in the library. The position includes regular reference shifts and related tasks assisting library users as needed. This position reports to the adjunct Director for User Services. Primary Job responsibilities: Provides expert reference, searching and research assistance, including systematic reviews and other kinds of expert level searches. Serves as a liaison to assigned programs in colleges and schools in ECU's Health Sciences by building and maintaining strong professional relationships with faculty and students, assessing information needs and responding with appropriate library services and resources, leveraging current technology trends, and implementing best practices. Works occasional shifts at the Service Desk including some Saturdays. Provides subject skills in reviewing and making recommendations for library acquisitions and contributes to the development of library collections and services. Develops, markets, and delivers instruction sessions on a variety of library and information seeking skills and related topics. This position will assess and maintain consciousness of needs in assigned programs. This position creates instructional materials including but not limited to LibGuides, online tutorials, and online classes. Provides tours and library orientation classes as needed. Develops and delivers formal library classes on a variety of related topics as needed. Maintains knowledge and skills related to current technologies and trends in distance education and related fields. Proactively seeks ways to utilize new technologies to improve library skills instruction. Seeks out professional development opportunities as needed. Provides expert assistance for researchers. Participates in the Laupus Library Systematic Review Service. Counsels and educates users on what constitutes a Systematic Review versus other similar expert level literature searches. Works closely with Research Librarian to assist researchers with a variety of tasks such as but not limited to meeting federal grant requirements, exploring open access publishers, managing research data, research skill development support for undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty scholarship and publishing support. Participates in the work of the User Services division of Laupus Library and works collegially with Access Services staff. Participates in Laupus Library committees and projects as assigned. Participates in scholarly activities and professional service. Maintains professional demeanor, behavior, and ethics. Performs other tasks as assigned. Contingent upon availcapability of funds. Minimum Education/practice ALA accredited master's degree in library or information science, or international equivalent. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation None Preferred practice, Skills, Training/Education Preference will be given to candidates with practice in an academic or health sciences library, or who can communicate a thorough knowledge of the functions and functions of a librarian in the health sciences. Demonstrated participation in teams to conduct systematic reviews, practice guidelines, evidence synthesis, consensus statements, and similar tasks Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated adaptcapability, particularly related to the changing field of librarianship Strong interpersonal skills Strong customer service orientation Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills Demonstrated good time management skills availability to lead projects and committees and champion ideas High comfort level with new technologies and the challenges and compensates they bring to this career availability to actively collaborate and contribute to group and team processes capability to maintain professional demeanor in challenging situations Must be flexible and able to lgain quickly in a fast-paced environment with rapid changes. Special Instructions to Applicant At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employcapability are required. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Additional Instructions to Applicant In order to be considered for this position, candidates must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, candidates that possess the preferred education and practice must also possess the minimum education/practice, if applicable. Job Open Date 04/19/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 05/03/2024 Rank Level adjunct Professor Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/70387 AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified candidates from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a discapability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, discapability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or E-Mail: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you practice any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, Contact Us by the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Do you have an ALA accredited master's degree in library or information science, or international equivalent? » Yes » No » * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment? » Yes » No » * Please indicate where you learned about this job vacancy. » Chronicle of Higher Education » CareerBuilder » Greenville everyday Reflector » Raleigh News & Observer » InsightIntoDiversity.com » HigherEdJobs.com » InsideHigherEd.com » Monster.com » Indeed » ECU Website » Other Documents Needed To ApplyRequired Documents» Curriculum Vitae/Resume » Cover Letter » List of ReferencesOptional Documents Skills:
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