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Assistant Professor - STEM/Business Librarian

Cedarville University

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Posted:
October 25, 2018
Location:
Cedarville, Ohio
Salary:
TBD
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Required Education:
Masters

Position Description:

Cedarville University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Library Science to serve as a STEM/Business Librarian.  This position is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track position within the University’s Centennial Library reporting to the Director of Library Public Services.  Possessing a STEM or business education along with a library degree, the STEM/Business Librarian will contribute to the development and delivery of library instruction services, research and information services, and individual research assistance, with special focus on undergraduate and graduate business, engineering, computer science, mathematics, and science students and faculty.  

The STEM/Business Librarian will accomplish this by providing expert and innovative research support to students and faculty in the STEM and Business programs and by working with STEM and Business faculty to deliver an effective information literacy instruction strategy.  He or she will also seek to implement collaborative partnerships with the STEM and Business programs.  Working collaboratively as part of the library’s research team, the STEM/Business Librarian will help deliver research support services to all students and assist with the effective implementation of innovative library technology, online tools, and digital services.

The successful candidate will possess an ALA-accredited Master of Library Science degree and a minimum of three years of relevant academic library experience. The successful candidate will also be an excellent classroom communicator, be conversant with relevant research methodologies, possess an academic degree in a STEM or Business field, and demonstrate the ability to engage in proactive, creative outreach.

This position is subject to the University's verification of credentials along with other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a background check. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position is pending budget approval.

Contact Information:

All official inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Cochran (jcochran@cedarville.edu, 937-766-7886), Director of Academic Human Resource Services. Position-specific inquiries should be directed to Joshua Michael (jmichael@cedarville.edu), Dean of Library Services.

Qualifications:

  • ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library Science
  • Accredited degree in a STEM or business field (graduate degree preferred)
  • Minimum of three years research, reference, or instruction services in an academic library or university academic department
  • Familiarity with STEM and business research tools, resources, and teaching methodologies
  • Demonstrated competency with digital library resources and web-based library applications
  • Experience with implementing innovative technologies such as digital manufacturing, data analytics, data visualization, etc. preferred
  • Excellent classroom teaching skills
  • Strong organizational, written/oral communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Creativity in library program development and service delivery
  • Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian
  • Qualified applicant must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's doctrinal statement, community covenant, and general workplace standards

About Cedarville University
CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY, located in Cedarville, Ohio, is an accredited Baptist university of arts, sciences, professional, and graduate programs. As a Christ-centered learning community, the University is equipping students for lifelong leadership and service through an education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth. Home to 3,300 Christian students, Cedarville is known for its commitment to biblical integration, spiritual formation, cultural engagement, academic quality, worldwide ministry, and student satisfaction. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, and Peterson’s Competitive Colleges as one of the Midwest's best institutions, the University consistently achieves top rankings at national academic competitions. Founded in 1887, the University has invested more than $100 million in academic facilities to provide modern learning environments, updated networking and technology, and a fully wireless 400-acre campus. More than 100 programs of study are taught by 200 full-time Christian faculty members. For more information about the University, please visit www.cedarville.edu. Except as provided below, qualified applicants are considered for a...ll positions, and employees are treated without regard to race, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability – if such disability may be accommodated without undue hardship. The University, under various sections of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (as amended), reserves the right to discriminate on the basis of religion, marital status or gender (with regard to certain positions) where approved job description for a position indicates that the determination relates to a bonafide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of that particular position, or where the job description can demonstrate that the University is unable to reasonably accommodate an employee's religious observance or practice without undue hardship in the conduct of that position's responsibilities and activities.
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