Tenure-Track Business Librarian & Economics Liaison

Black Caucus of the American Library Association; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University Libraries invites applications for a Business Librarian (Assistant/Associate Librarian) at University Park. This tenure-track faculty position will serve as the subject liaison for Economics in the College of the Liberal Arts and for Accounting, Finance, and Risk Management in the Smeal College of Business.

The librarian will contribute to instructional programs, reference and research services, and collection development while engaging in scholarly activity and service,

Qualifications

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience providing instruction and reference services.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive workplace.
• Potential for tenure and promotion in librarianship, research, and service.
• Effective oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a program of library instruction that supports the curriculum of liaison academic units.
• Provide reference assistance and research consulting for subject-specific research at all levels.
• Build, maintain, and assess collections in all media and formats to support research and teaching in assigned academic units.
• Collaborate with librarians in related subject areas and libraries, including BTAA peers.
• Advance scholarly communication, open access (OA) initiatives, and open educational resources (OER).
• Engage in research, scholarship, and service activities in areas appropriate to academic librarianship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction and reference experience

Independent and collaborative work

Equity and inclusion commitment

Oral and written communication

Tenure and promotion potential

Education

Master's in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Relevant graduate degree

Job description

Penn State University Libraries invites applications for a Business Librarian (Assistant/Associate Librarian) at University Park. This tenure-track faculty position will serve as the subject liaison for Economics in the College of the Liberal Arts and for Accounting, Finance, and Risk Management in the Smeal College of Business.

The librarian will contribute to instructional programs, reference and research services, and collection development while engaging in scholarly activity and service,