?WNMU?S MILLER LIBRARY
IS RECRUITING FOR A
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/HEAD OF PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) serves the multi-cultural populations of New Mexico, other states, and other nations as a comprehensive university with an embedded community college role. We are a University that believes in the promise of every student, and together we work to create an educational community that instills the values and develops the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare our students of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents for the challenges of a changing world. Our strengths include serving a rural, diverse population with cultural sensitivity.
Established in 1893 in Silver City as a Normal School in the Territory of New Mexico, WNMU has grown through the years to serve the western part of New Mexico in five communities: Silver City, Gallup, Lordsburg, Deming, and Truth or Consequences, offering courses face to face as well as via instructional television and online.
Silver City is located in the foothills of the Mogollon Mountains and the Black Range at an elevation of 6,000 feet; it enjoys a dry, mild, and invigorating climate. The nearby Gila National Forest provides opportunities for backpacking, camping, hunting, and fishing. Within the forest are hiking trails and Indian ruins, including the famous Gila Cliff Dwellings.
Western New Mexico University invites applications from energetic, forward-looking individuals for the position of Assistant Professor/Head of Public Services Librarian. This is a 12-month faculty tenure-track position. Position responsibilities include development of user-centered library services, management of personnel and fiscal resources, application of technological innovations to public services; library instruction, and serving on the library?s management team. During the interviews, candidates will make a twenty (20) minute presentation on the use of an electronic library information resource of the candidate?s choice.
Also required for this position is knowledge of current practices and emerging technologies applicable to library services and academic instruction. Demonstrated ability to provide relevant library services to culturally diverse patrons. Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing and growing university environment. Demonstrated potential to meet the requirements outlined in the Faculty Handbook regarding teaching, faculty governance, university and community service, and contributions to the profession. Demonstrated appreciation for rural lifestyle.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under administrative direction of the Library Director, provides leadership and management of Public Services (circulation, reference, course reserves, interlibrary loan, and library instruction). Designs and implements quality reference services through a variety of traditional and technologically enhanced modes. Works collegially with library personnel and departmental faculty in establishing Public Services operations and policies. Develops services for specific groups such as first-year and first-generation college students, working adults, distance education learners, campus residents, honors program participants, international affiliates, and lifelong learners. Sets reference desk schedule and training opportunities for librarians and library technical assistants who participate in reference services. Oversees processing of course reserves for use by both local and distance education students. Assures copyright compliance and works with faculty to obtain copyright clearance. Coordinates and participates in library instruction program that includes tours, orientations, workshops, online tutorials, and faculty-initiated classroom instruction. Develops assessment methods for learning outcomes of library instruction program. Works closely with faculty and student organizations in promoting library services program at local, off-campus sites, and distance learning centers. Travels as needed to off-campus sites and distance learning centers to deliver library instruction and other library services. Supervises, mentors, motivates and evaluates library personnel in Public Services units. Collects, analyzes and reports relevant assessment data for continuous improvement of services. Collaborates with Technical Services team and campus IT department in identifying and troubleshooting patron access problems to electronic resources and library services. Willingness to assist in meeting obligations pertaining to Miller Library?s designation as a Federal and New Mexico Depository Library and as a New Mexico Regional Review Center for current adopted textbooks and supplementary instructional materials. In collaboration with Library Director and Miller Library administrative services staff, actively participates in the Miller Library?s successful cultural, educational and special event programs that attract both university and community audiences. May be asked to be responsible for daily library operations in the absence of the Library Director.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
ALA-accredited Master?s degree with three years public service experience in an academic library. Broad-based experience in reference services and library instruction. Successful supervisory or management experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in budget preparation and monitoring fund. Experience in working with at least one of the following: a Federal or state Government Document depository library, special collections and archives, or curriculum collection. Established record of scholarly contribution and professional participation; Proficiency in Spanish.
SALARY: $52,932 ? $54,846 Annually
Review of application materials will begin on Monday, July 8, 2013 and will continue until filled.
While no deadline has been established, for optimal consideration candidates should submit completed applications by Friday, July 5, 2013.
TO APPLY: Submit complete application materials including a WNMU online application, a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, a copy of unofficial transcripts (originals required upon offer of employment), and five references with names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers to: Western New Mexico University, Human Resources Department, 1000 W. College Ave./P.O. Box 680, Silver City, NM 88062. The WNMU application can be found online at: http://www.wnmu.edu/jobs/employmentapp.shtml. All finalists will be required to sign an authorization for a background check prior to an invitation to interview.
Western New Mexico University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, handicap or national origin.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It not designated to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of criminal, education and employment screening.
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