[LIBJOBS] Job Openings: Valparaiso University (Indiana, USA)

Valparaiso University Library Services:
Three openings: Assistant Professor of Library Services

To best serve our students, faculty, and staff at Valparaiso University, Library Services seeks three innovative and dedicated librarians to join our newly-created Public Services team. Reporting to the Director of Public Services, this four person team collaborates to support the day-to-day public services activities of the library, teach in the curriculum-based information literacy program, and create programming for outreach activities.

Each position includes a subject liaison emphasis for collection development and information literacy activities. One position will be responsible for the health sciences (nursing, human biology); other positions will cover areas such as fine arts, government information, or social sciences.

Candidates should possess an ALA-accredited Master's Degree; a commitment to student success, excellent customer service, and thoughtful teaching; and the potential to attain tenure and promotion through job performance, service, and research. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply.

Additionally, Library Services values creativity, professional initiative and leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in the team environment.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. More information about benefits and the Public Services Department can be found at www.valpo.edu/library/jobs.html. Send position-related inquiries to Trisha Mileham, Director of Public Services: Trisha.Mileham@valpo.edu.

With expected start dates of July 1, 2010, review of applications will begin immediately; those received before March 29, 2010, will receive full consideration. Review will continue until suitable candidates are identified for each position.

All application materials must be submitted electronically. A cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for a position, resume, and contact information for three professional references should be sent as attachments to: Diane.Noe@valpo.edu.

Valparaiso University, a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve in both church and society. Located one hour southeast of Chicago on a 310-acre campus, Valpo is a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate university with enrollment of about 4,000 students in its Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Nursing, Engineering, Christ College (honors college),  and the Graduate School and School of Law. The award-winning Christopher Center for Library and Information Services provides students with access to traditional library services and the modern technology associated with electronic information retrieval in one of the University's largest and most beautiful buildings. Valpo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting a diverse student, faculty, and staff community. Read more about VU and its programs at www.valpo.edu.