HEAD, TEACHING RESOURCES CENTER
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
JOYNER LIBRARY
Joyner Library, East Carolina University (ECU) seeks an enthusiastic,
service-oriented and innovative individual for the position of Head,
Teaching Resources Center. The Teaching Resources Center is an important
and heavily used collection of print and non-print resources that supports
the university curricula with an emphasis on the initial training and
professional growth of early childhood educators and public school teachers,
K-12. Materials, personnel and facilities are situated in a newly
renovated, 16,000 square-foot department located on the first floor of
Joyner Library. This position supervises three paraprofessional positions
and numerous student employees in a busy public service area. Responsible
for promoting the use of the collections and services, providing reference
service, participating in an active bibliographic instruction program, and
performing selection and collection development activities. Reports to the
director of Academic Library Services.
Required qualifications: An ALA accredited master's degree. An
undergraduate degree in education or a related area, or teaching
certification. An established career as an educator serving children or
young adults, or experience in an academic library. Strong service
orientation; administrative ability; superior written and oral communication
skills; the ability to work cooperatively with other professionals to manage
and direct a dynamic program of academic library service.
Preferred: Two years post-MLS professional experience. Graduate degree in
education; familiarity with public school curricula; knowledge of children's
and young adult literature; supervisory experience; two years' recent
experience in an academic library; experience with electronic library
technology; knowledge of basic applications software; experience in
collection development in all formats.
Twelve-month tenure track faculty position with appointment at the rank of
assistant professor. Minimum salary $40,000.00 depending upon
qualifications and experience. Professional achievement, service, and
research/creative activity are required for tenure and promotion.
Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2000, and continue until
the position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, copies of all
transcripts, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and emails of three
current references to:
Search Committee
Head, Teaching Resources Center
Ms. Becky Foster, Processing Assistant
Joyner Library
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
Official transcripts from each college or university attended will be
required prior to any offer of employment.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We accommodate
individuals with disabilities. Applicants must comply with the Immigration
Reform and Control Act.
Received on Wed Sep 20 2000 - 12:28:20 EDT