Tenure-Track Business Librarian & Economics Liaison

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

75% tuition discount for employees

Retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State University Libraries on the University Park Campus invites applications for a tenure-track Business Librarian (Assistant/Associate Librarian). The librarian will serve as a subject specialist and liaison for Economics and for Accounting, Finance, and Risk Management, supporting business courses and research.

The role emphasizes scholarly communication, OA initiatives, and mentoring for new faculty.

Qualifications

• Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution (or relevant graduate degree)
• Instruction and/or reference experience in an academic, special, or research library
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace
• Potential to achieve the requirements for tenure and promotion in the areas of librarianship, research, and service
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a program of library instruction (including the development of online library guides and tutorials) that supports the curriculum of liaison academic units.
• Provide reference assistance and research consulting (both face-to-face and online) 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 and coordinate with librarians in related subject areas and libraries, including Commonwealth Campus Libraries (CCLs) and peers through the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA).
• Participate in the intellectual life and operations of assigned academic units; engage with faculty and students as a colleague in both disciplinary activities and in library services; and serve as liaison to centers affiliated with assigned academic units.
• Contribute to the advancement of Penn State Libraries’ programs for scholarly communication, open access (OA) initiatives, and open educational resources (OER).
• Engage in research, scholarly publication, and professional service activities in areas appropriate to academic librarianship and the disciplines served.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction experience

Reference experience

Independent work

Equity and inclusion

Tenure potential

Communication skills

Education

Master of Library Science

Job description

Penn State University Libraries on the University Park Campus invites applications for a tenure-track Business Librarian (Assistant/Associate Librarian). The librarian will serve as a subject specialist and liaison for Economics and for Accounting, Finance, and Risk Management, supporting business courses and research.

The role emphasizes scholarly communication, OA initiatives, and mentoring for new faculty.