Assistant Professor - First-Year Engagement Librarian

University of Nebraska at Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha seeks a qualified candidate for a library position requiring an ALA accredited MLS degree and supervisory experience. The ideal applicant will have strong skills in information literacy, excellent organizational abilities, and the capacity to work individually and in teams, contributing to a dynamic library environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience with information literacy or library instruction in an academic or research library.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Broad understanding of both print and electronic reference sources.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference services in multiple subject areas.
• Set and attain effective goals.
• Maintain successful working relationships with staff and the university community.

Skills

Information literacy

Library instruction

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Written skills

Flexibility

Education

ALA accredited MLS degree

Subject master’s degree

Job description

Required Qualifications

• ALA accredited MLS degree.
• Minimum of one year experience with information literacy or library instruction in an academic or research library.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to provide reference services in multiple subject areas.
• Broad understanding of both print and electronic reference sources and the impact of technology on libraries.
• Ability to set and attain effective goals.
• Excellent organizational, planning, interpersonal, communication and written skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with staff and the university community.
• Must be flexible and capable of working successfully individually as well as in teams in a changing library environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

An earned subject master’s degree in addition to the MLS .