Assistant Professor
The University of Memphis
Posting Information
| Posting Number | FAE1467 |
|---|---|
| Advertised Title | Assistant Professor |
| Campus Location | Main Campus (Memphis, TN) |
| Position Number | 001874 |
| Category | Full-Time Faculty |
| Department | University Libraries |
| Position Summary | A complete position description can be found at: http://www.memphis.edu/libraries/about/jobs/index.php This non-tenure track, full time faculty position is for the Metadata & Catalog Librarian position assigned to the Information Access Services Department. It functions as part of the team of faculty and staff who receive, process, and prepare for use, the resources acquired by, or accessible to, the University Libraries’ and its constituencies. The incumbent’s efforts directly support user access to resources owned by the University Libraries as well as digital resources to which the University Libraries has access rights. As a member of the University Libraries’ faculty, the Metadata & Catalog Librarian participates in the University Libraries’ collection development program, serves as subject liaison to assigned departments, and may participate in the Libraries’ user instruction program. Along with the Department Head and other faculty in the department, he/she participates in planning and implementing strategic directions for the Information Access Services Department. In this dynamic library environment, the specific duties and assignments are subject to revision to meet changes in programmatic and technological advances. The specific duties, tasks, and responsibilities of this position are subject to change as technology advances and the needs and interests of the University Libraries, and the University of Memphis evolve over time. |
| Minimum Position Qualifications | This is a 12-month, full-time, exempt, non-tenure track, faculty position that requires an ALA accredited M.L.S. and appropriate, relevant library work experience including strong technical expertise. Faculty members are expected to participate in collection development, provide professional service, perform liaison activities with one or more subject discipline departments on campus, as well as conduct relevant professional research and publish their work in appropriate professional publications. A second graduate degree may be required to be eligible for promotion. |
| Special Conditions | This is a full-time, permanent position requiring a minimum 37.5-hour work week, commonly 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Workday and workweek schedules may vary and some evening and/or weekend work may be necessary. A variant schedule might be needed at times to accomplish specific projects. |
| Posting Date | 07/05/2022 |
| Closing Date | 09/10/2022 |
| Open Until Screening Begins | No |
| Hiring Range | $58,000 |
| Full-Time/Part-Time | Full-Time: Benefits Eligible |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Application must include cover letter, current resume, and complete contact information for at least five references. |
| Instructions to Applicant regarding references | |
| Is this posting for UofM employees only? | No |
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