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Assistant Professor - Research & Instruction Subject Librarian - 002091
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Position Number: 5414082
Location: Cullowhee, NC
Position Type: Science - Library and Information Science

Assistant Professor - Research & Instruction Subject Librarian - 002091

Western Carolina University

Department: Access, Research & Instruction Services

About WCU:

Position Summary:

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The librarian in this position will provide a full range of research assistance, information literacy instruction, outreach, and collection development services to students and faculty in the departments of Anthropology and Sociology, Communication, English, Political Science and Public Affairs, and other constituencies as assigned. Special aspects of the position include supporting all users' discovery of Hunter Library's rich collection of historical resources in print, microform, and digital formats, unique materials in Special Collections, and interdisciplinary resources such as retrospective newspaper collections.

All ARIS librarians at Hunter Library provide interdisciplinary, high-quality research assistance and library instruction in a collegial environment and work on a flexible schedule, including work outside traditional business hours. ARIS librarians also participate-both on campus and at other instructional sites-in an active information literacy program and collaborate with colleagues in library-wide decision-making and initiatives. The successful candidate will assume responsibility for additional duties, projects, assignments, and initiatives as needed or assigned. Hunter Library is a progressive and innovative organization and serves a growing, dynamic university. It has a decades-long reputation for world-class service to faculty and students. Professional scholarship and development are expected and supported.

This is a 12-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position reporting to the Head of Access, Research and Instruction Services. The successful candidate will be professionally engaged, inquisitive, creative, and fully committed to fulfilling tenure requirements in teaching/librarianship, service, and scholarship.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $63,000 - $65,000. Offerings and benefits include 24 days of annual vacation leave, 12 days of annual sick leave, and a choice of medical and retirement plans. See our Human Resources website for more information about benefits (https://www.wcu.edu/discover/campus-services-and-operations/human-resources-and-payroll/index.aspx)

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AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/28172