From: ANN KENNEDY <kean_at_sfsu.edu>
J. Paul Leonard Library, San Francisco State University
Two Tenure-Track Library Faculty Positions
San Francisco State University invites applications for two tenure-track
library faculty positions in the J. Paul Leonard Library beginning August
2, 1999. Successful candidates will be expected to fulfill a combination of
responsibilities in the areas of instruction, reference, collection
development and liaison work with discipline-based faculty.
Responsibilities for one position will focus on social sciences, business,
and government publications; the other position will support such
initiatives as information competence, distance learning and teacher
preparation and provide instructional and liaison support for education and
humanities or creative arts disciplines. Librarians have full faculty
status. Appointment is expected to be at the rank of Senior Assistant
Librarian with a minimum salary of $43,584. As faculty, librarians are
expected to meet faculty requirements for tenure and promotion. Tenure is
normally granted with seventh year reappointment.
Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited Masters in Library and Information
Science. Minimum one year post-MLS academic library experience with
instruction and reference responsibilities. Ability to provide research
advice on the use of print and electronic resources, including government
sources. Experience and demonstrated knowledge in the teaching of
electronic resources, including Internet/World Wide Web-based resources and
understanding of the issues related to their delivery and access. Working
knowledge of new and emerging technologies and familiarity with their
impact on higher education and research. Ability to work independently and
as a member or leader of a team. Ability to work effectively with
culturally diverse campus constituency. Excellent oral and written
communication skills. Strong service ethic. Ability to work evenings and
weekends.
Desired Qualifications: Knowledge and experience with collection
development and management of print and electronic resources supporting
university curricula. Academic background and/or professional experience
supporting areas of the social sciences, business, government publications,
information competence, education, and humanities and/or the arts.
Technical knowledge of electronic delivery systems in current use in
libraries, experience with web development and/or management or the like.
Information about the J. Paul Leonard Library, and enhanced position
descriptions are available at: http://www.library.sfsu.edu.
Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin April 5, 1999 and
continue until the positions are filled. Candidates should submit a letter
of application, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of
three references to:
Pam Kullberg, Personnel Coordinator
J. Paul Leonard Library
San Francisco State University
1630 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132-4030
San Francisco State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged
to apply.
Received on Wed Mar 03 1999 - 19:14:47 EST