To: lsipe_at_usc.edu, abbottjp_at_conrad.appstate.edu
Revised ad.
Please forward to whomever you think may be interested in this.
Thank you.
Mitch Turitz, San Francisco State University.
TENURE-TRACK LIBRARY FACULTY POSITION
San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University invites applications for a tenure-track
library faculty position in the J. Paul Leonard Library beginning August
7, 2000. The successful candidate will be expected to fulfill a
combination of responsibilities in the areas of instruction, reference,
collection development and liaison work with discipline-based faculty.
Primary subject responsibilities in the social sciences, with secondary
focus in creative arts or business. Librarians have full faculty
status. Appointment is expected to be at the rank of Senior Assistant
Librarian with a minimum salary of $46,488. 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 professional 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, with secondary focus
in the arts and/or business. Technical knowledge of electronic delivery
systems in current use in libraries, experience with Web development
and/or management.
Information about the J. Paul Leonard Library, and an enhanced position
description are available at: http://www.library.sfsu.edu.
San Francisco State University, a member of the California State
University system, serves a diverse student body of 27,000 undergraduate
and graduate students. The mission of the University is to promote
scholarship, freedom, human diversity, excellence in instruction, and
intellectual accomplishment. SFSU faculty are expected to be effective
teachers and demonstrate professional achievement and growth through
continued research, publications, and/or creative activities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of applications will begin April 3, 2000
and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a
letter of application, resume, and the names, postal and e-mail
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.
PLEASE, NO E-MAIL APPLICATIONS
Lynn Sipe lsipe_at_usc.edu
Director, Collection Resources & 213/740-2929
Director, Information Delivery Organization & Retrieval 213/821-1617 (fax)
University Libraries
Information Services Division
c/o IDOR, UVI-A
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0182
Received on Thu Feb 10 2000 - 17:38:13 EST