Position Announcement - Library Faculty Position, San Francisco State University Mitch Turitz 03 Feb 2000 20:57 UTC
TENURE -TRACK LIBRARY FACULTY POSITION San Francisco State University San Francisco State University invites applications for a tenure-track library faculty position in the J. Paul Leonard Library beginning August 2, 2000. The successful candidate will be expected to fulfill a combination of responsibilities in the areas of instruction, reference, collection development and liaison work with discipline-based faculty. Primary subject responsibilities in the social sciences, with secondary focus in creative arts or business. Appointment is expected to be at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian with a minimum salary of $46,488. As faculty, librarians are expected to meet faculty requirements for tenure and promotion. Tenure is normally granted with seventh year reappointment. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited Masters in Library and Information Science. Minimum one year post-MLS academic library experience with instruction and reference responsibilities. Ability to provide research advice on the use of print and electronic resources, including government sources. Experience and demonstrated knowledge in the teaching of electronic resources, including Internet/World Wide Web-based resources and understanding of the issues related to their delivery and access. Working knowledge of new and emerging technologies and familiarity with their impact on higher education and research. Ability to work independently and as a member or leader of a team. Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse campus constituency. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong service ethic. Ability to work evenings and weekends. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and experience with collection development and management of print and electronic resources supporting university curricula. Academic background and/or professional experience supporting areas of the social sciences, and the arts or business. Technical knowledge of electronic delivery systems in current use in libraries, experience with Web development and/or management or the like. Information about the J. Paul Leonard Library, and an enhanced position description is available at: http://www.library.sfsu.edu. San Francisco State University, a member of the California State University system, serves a diverse student body of 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The mission of the University is to promote scholarship, freedom, human diversity, excellence in instruction, and intellectual accomplishment. SFSU faculty are expected to be effective teachers and demonstrate professional achievement and growth through continued research, publications, and/or creative activities. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of applications will begin April 3, 2000 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Pam Kullberg, Personnel Coordinator J. Paul Leonard Library San Francisco State University 1630 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132-4030 San Francisco State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. _^_ _^_ ( ___ )-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-( ___ ) | | | | | | Mitch Turitz, Serials Librarian | | | | San Francisco State University Library | | | | Internet: turitz@sfsu.edu | | | | http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~turitz | | | | | | ( ___ )-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-==-( ___ ) V V I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow is not looking good either.