Bozeman
Faculty Position
Vacancy Announcement
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Montana State University Bozeman Faculty Position Vacancy Announcement |
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| Search Number | 8584-2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Starting Date | September 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salary | $43,000; Assistant Professor, tenure track, 12 month position; TIAA-CREF; health & life insurance, 21 days annual leave. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Departmental Information |
Montana State University, the state's land-grant institution, is
located at Bozeman in the beautiful Gallatin Valley of
southwestern Montana, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National
Park. The University has an enrollment of over 12,000 students
and an emphasis in agriculture, engineering, and the sciences.
MSU has 14 doctoral programs, 40 masters programs, and is
recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as one of 96 top tier
universities with very high research activity. Montana State
University Libraries is committed to providing and promoting
information resources to ensure student and faculty success. We
value team-work, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our
librarians are leaders in university affairs as well as within
state, regional, and national library communities.
The MSU Libraries plays an integral role in the teaching, research, and outreach missions of the University. With 21 faculty and professionals, 31 staff, and 27 student employees, we are committed to providing optimal information access and delivery through both traditional and electronic formats to patrons on and off-campus. The Libraries' collections include over 730,000 volumes, 9,700 serial subscriptions, and nearly 7,000 DVDs and videos. The Libraries is positioned to continue to move forward in a dynamic electronic, team-oriented environment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Duties and Responsibilities |
MSU Libraries seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian who is responsible for managing and negotiating subscriptions to electronic resources. This position provides leadership and expertise in the evaluation, selection, promotion, and accessibility of electronic resources, especially serials. This person will work with OpenURL linking technologies, budgeting, and consortia agreements. The Electronic Resources Librarian is a member of the Information Resources Development Team and collaborates with library staff and faculty as well as faculty across campus. Additional opportunities may include staff supervision, liaison responsibilities, reference desk, and instruction duties. Library faculty are expected to meet the research and service requirements for promotion and tenure. We seek an innovative, detail-oriented, dynamic individual who can provide leadership in planning, organizing, implementing, and supporting ongoing access to electronic resources within the Libraries and the University. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Required Qualifications |
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Preferred Qualifications |
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The Successful Candidate Will |
have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to excellent customer service; have an understanding of the current and emerging trends and issues in collection development, acquisitions, and academic libraries; and have the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Application Procedure |
Screening of applications will begin June 2, 2008 and continue
until the position is filled. To apply, submit: (1) a letter
addressing each of the above required and preferred
qualifications; (2) a curriculum vitae and (3) the names,
addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 to 5
current professional references, including the capacity in which
they have worked with you. . Electronic submittals are accepted
but must be followed with a signed letter of application/cover
letter mailed to the address listed above. Submit materials to:
Electronic Resources Librarian Search Committee | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||