CDL: Position announcement (KS)

Subject: Health and Life Sciences Librarian--Wichita. KS


 
               Health and Life Sciences Librarian
 

 

Wichita State University Libraries seeks a creative and knowledgeable 
       individual for the position of Life and Health Sciences 
Librarian. Located  in the largest metropolitan area in Kansas and 
with an enrollment of over 14,000, Wichita State University is one of 
three research institutions in the State’s university system. Position 
serves as subject librarian for the College of Health Professions and 
the Departments of Biology and Chemistry.  Other responsibilities 
include general reference desk hours, collection development, library 
instruction, and Web page development.
 

 

Required Qualifications:

ALA-accredited master’s degree (must have the
degree at the hiring date). Excellent oral and written communication 

skills. Must show evidence of self-motivation, service orientation, 
and ability to work successfully in a collegial environment. Must 
demonstrate ability to work effectively with diverse populations. 
Knowledge of trends in academic library reference and instructional 
services. Knowledge of trends in scholarly research and publishing in 
the sciences or health professions. Must demonstrate potential for 
meeting the Library’s tenure and promotion requirements. Must be 
eligible to work in the United States.
 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Educational background or work-related experience
in an academic area related to the assignment. Recent experience in an 

academic or specialized library in reference, collection development, 

and/or instruction. An additional graduate degree in an academic area 

related to the assignment. 

 

 

Application Deadline: February 3, 2006. Competitive salary negotiable 

depending on experience and education with a minimum of $40,000. 

 

 
               Visit the Library’s Web page at- 
 

 
          http://library.wichita.edu/positions/positions.html 
 

 
               for a full position announcement. Send letter of 
application, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 
three current references to: 

 

Pal V. Rao
Dean and Professor of University Libraries
Wichita State
University Libraries
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0068

library.search_at_wichita.edu.


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