[LIBJOBS] Position Announcement: Science Librarian (Fullerton, CA, USA)

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: SCIENCE LIBRARIAN (Fullerton, CA, USA)

 

California State University, Fullerton

Fullerton, California

 

Science Librarian (Faculty, Tenure-Track)

Job Summary

The Science Librarian provides reference, instruction and outreach services for CSUF undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff.  Participates in the Library’s instruction program, planning, teaching, and assessing faculty-requested library instruction sessions. Provides reference and research assistance to the campus community in person and via virtual reference .  Serves as library liaison and subject consultant to the Colleges of Natural Sciences & Mathematics and Engineering & Computer Sciences. Works with the Collections and Processing Unit to identify and select materials in subject areas. Creates and maintains online science related instructional materials and content for the library website. Serves on department, library, and university committees.

 

Librarians at CSUF have faculty status and are expected to meet promotion and tenure requirements, including scholarly and professional activities.

Requirements

Master’s degree from accredited university in Library Science. Experience in developing instructional sessions and interest in developing online learning content. Current reference experience in an academic environment. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment. Availability to work some weeknights and weekends. Evidence of interest in professional and scholarly activities.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with an undergraduate or graduate degree in the life sciences, physical sciences, or engineering (Biology or Chemistry preferred), or equivalent training and experience. Candidates should have demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging technologies as they contribute to meeting the needs of student and faculty researchers in the sciences.

 

Salary range will be from $57,060 to $62,766, commensurate with rank, experience and qualifications.  For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf 

Applications will be accepted via e-mail at libadmin@fullerton.edu.  Please include in your email application 1) a letter of application to Richard C. Pollard, University Librarian, 2) resume, and 3) names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. For full consideration, all application materials must be received by August 27, 2010. Applications accepted until recommendations for appointments are made.  Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer