Thursday, June 6, 2013

TT Science Librarian, U of Alaska Fairbanks

The University of Alaska Fairbanks invites applications for the tenure-track faculty position of Science Librarian.

The Science Librarian will be responsible for collection management pertaining to the physical and biological sciences; supervise staff and student assistants; provide reference, liaison, instruction, and outreach services; create and maintain science related content for the library's website; collaborate with others to develop innovative digital management and curation projects; serve on library and University-wide committees or related governance bodies; and engage in professional and scholarly activities including research and peer-reviewed publication.

The successful candidate will be expected to meet UAF campus wide criteria for promotion and tenure.

Required qualifications:
Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited or equivalent foreign-accredited program by date of hire. Evidence of effective communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in any of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects. Experience with collection development, reference services, or library oriented instruction in the sciences. Established record of professional, scholarly and research activity.

Visit and apply online at http://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=81188.