Institution

University of Northern Iowa

Job Title

Instruction and Liaison Librarian - Business Assistant/Associate Professor

Job Description

The University of Northern Iowa seeks a tenure-track Instruction and Liaison Librarian beginning January 2017. An ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science or international equivalent at the time of appointment is required. Pre-employment background checks are required. The Instruction and Liaison Librarian - Business will actively serve as liaison to College of Business Administration and other academic departments and/or programs. Teaching in the library instruction program is the primary responsibility of this position, which includes developing and leading one-shot library instruction sessions and participating in teaching credit courses offered by the library. The librarian also works with and advises UNI students, faculty, and staff on research projects through in-person consultations (scheduled or unscheduled), online chat, email, text, and phone. Other responsibilities include creating and maintaining online course guides, instructional media, and subject guides. This is a tenure-track position. Participation in library and institutional committees and professional associations is expected, as well as ongoing research, scholarship and/or creative work, and public professional service.

Job Duties

Teach library or research instruction sessions for upper- and lower-level classes; also present informational sessions to departmental faculty and other groups. Participate in teaching the library's credit courses. Actively serve as liaison to academic programs or departments as assigned. Areas of liaison focus include teaching, research consultations, academic outreach, and scholarly communication. Consult with students, faculty, and staff about research projects, individually or in small groups. Create and maintain subject guides and course guides in various media. Work with faculty in integrating library resources into university's course management system. Provide subject-specific research and reference services in person and through email, phone, chat, phone, conferencing software, etc. Participate in appropriate professional associations. Serve on library, university, and professional committees. Engage in research, scholarship, and creative work. Reports to: Head, Liaison & Research. 

Job Requirements

Education Requirements: ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science or international equivalent at time of appointment required.
Required Qualifications: Required qualifications include excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated interest in and commitment to teaching and library instruction; demonstrated interest in public service; and demonstrated willingness and ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with coworkers and campus community.
Preferred Qualifications: Graduate or undergraduate business degree; professional experience working with post-secondary business students; teaching or instructional experience; experience developing online instructional materials and instructional design through course management systems; demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion; and second graduate or other degree preferred.

How to Apply

Click here to apply. Applications received by September 15, 2016 will be given full consideration. 
For additional information, contact Chris Neuhaus, Head, Learning and Outreach, at [email protected] or by phone at 319 273-3718. UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law. UNI is a smoke-free campus