James Madison University (JMU) Libraries seeks applicants for a new Health Sciences Librarian position based in Rose Library, a stunning facility opened in 2008, which is home to the science, technology and health sciences collections. James Madison University is a public, comprehensive university of approximately 20,000 students located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, two hours southwest of Washington, D.C. The university has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the top-rated public regional master's level university for seventeen consecutive years. The Princeton Review Best Value Colleges has named the university one of the nation's 50 best value institutions. The university places a strong emphasis on undergraduate research and offers 34 master's and eight doctoral degrees. The JMU Libraries are part of the Libraries and Educational Technologies division, which has the mission of enriching our communities by building learning and information environments where people connect with ideas and with each other to discover, create, and share knowledge. The libraries include Carrier Library with collections supporting the arts, humanities and social sciences and also housing administration and technical services; Rose Library with collections supporting science, technology, and health sciences and the Music Library.
This position will serve as Liaison Librarian to programs in health sciences and related areas and will actively engage with students and faculty in assigned areas. The Health Sciences Librarian will provide research and instructional services, develop instructional materials and manage collections in all formats to support health sciences and related areas, primarily at the undergraduate level. This new position will be the second Health Sciences Librarian position in Rose Library and the two librarians will work closely together to provide a full range of support for rapidly growing health programs. As a member of the Rose Library team, the Health Sciences Librarian will also participate in a tiered staffing model providing traditional and online research consultations. In addition, the Health Sciences Librarian will collaborate with colleagues throughout Libraries and Educational Technologies to develop and promote library services that support teaching and research across the curriculum. Qualifications include ALA-accredited MLS is required, academic library experience is preferred and academic coursework in health sciences or experience in health sciences librarianship preferred. The successful candidate will also bring excellent interpersonal, time-management, analytical and organizational skills and a commitment to user-centered services. Faculty status requires potential to meet standards for tenure and promotion. We invite candidates from diverse backgrounds who will contribute affirmatively and creatively to the university's multicultural environment. Our goal is for our employees to reflect the rich mix of backgrounds, life experiences, cultures, perspectives and world views that is found within our university community. Salary is commensurate with experience. Tenure-track faculty position with excellent benefits including 20 days of vacation and a choice of retirement plans. Review of applications will begin on June 14, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. To apply go to JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number 0405303. Links to JobLink and full position description can be found on the JMU Libraries employment information page at http:/www.lib.jmu.edu/employment. James Madison University is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and to maintaining a work and educational environment that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991. Susan _____________________ Susan M. Thomas Human Resources & Student Employment Coordinator Carrier Library Room 107C 540-568-6996
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