Wichita State University Libraries
Health and Life Sciences Librarian
Wichita State University Libraries invites applications for the
position of Health and Life Sciences Librarian. Wichita State
University, with an enrollment of over 14,000, is located in a
thriving metropolitan area of 600,000, recently named one of
Kiplinger’s 50 Smart Places to Live. This position is part of the
Reference and Instructional Services team, with subject liaison
responsibilities for the College of Health Professions and the
Departments of Biology and Chemistry. Other responsibilities include
collection development, research consultation, instruction, general
and digital reference, and creation of web-based guides.
Required Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited program by start
of employment. Evidence of self-motivation, service orientation, and
ability to work successfully in a collegial environment. Knowledge of
trends in academic library reference and instructional services.
Knowledge of trends in scholarly research and publishing in the
sciences or health professions. Demonstrated potential for meeting
the Library’s tenure and promotion requirements. Excellent oral and
written communication skills and interpersonal skills to work
effectively with culturally diverse library users and colleagues.
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.
Salary and benefits: Starting minimum salary of $40,000 for 12-month
contract; excellent professional development support, vacation and
benefits, including TIAA-CREF. Librarians are tenure-track appointees.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin July 1, 2006
and continue until the position is filled. 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. E-mail
applications encouraged – send to library.search_at_wichita.edu. AA/EEO
Received on Thu Jul 06 2006 - 01:10:24 EDT