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Humanities Librarian - 0406667 James Madison University (JMU) Libraries and Educational Technologies is seeking an active and engaged Humanities Librarian to extend services and collections to our students and research community. James Madison University is a public, comprehensive university of approximately 20,000 students located in the Shenandoah Valley two hours from 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 university places a strong emphasis on undergraduate research and offers 40 master's degree programs and 8 doctoral programs. JMU Libraries include Carrier Library with collections and services supporting the arts, humanities and social sciences; Rose Library, with collections and services supporting science, technology and health sciences; and the Music Library. The Humanities Librarian will serve as subject specialist supporting the teaching and research endeavors of departments in the College of Arts and Letters (CAL) by providing research, reference and instructional services. Subject knowledge and development of instructional materials are integral to the position. Additionally, the successful candidate will develop collections appropriate to the pedagogical and research needs of the university and will work closely with other liaison librarians and departmental faculty to understand and integrate research and curricular needs with the libraries' collections and services. Partnering with other humanities-based librarians, this librarian will work to create and sustain strong relationships with the Collections Department (in particular Special Collections and Digital Collections), the Center for Instructional Technology and other campus organizations to support evolving digital humanities campus initiatives. We welcome applicants with a demonstrated interest in exploring how libraries can support research related to digital humanities. The successful candidate will serve as humanities liaison, but will support all disciplines, including General Education, through reference work. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to service and collaboration and an interest in supporting undergraduate as well as graduate students. Required qualifications include a master's degree in Library Science or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited institution, demonstrated subject knowledge in humanities disciplines and academic library experience. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and/or advanced degree in a humanities-related discipline and demonstrated investment in technological skills development to advance and support digital humanities research. 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. This is a tenure-track faculty position with excellent benefits including 20 days of vacation and a choice of retirement plans. Review of applications will begin on May 29, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. JMU Libraries endorses the ACRL Standards for Faculty Status for Academic Libraries. Faculty Status requires potential to meet standards for tenure and promotion. To apply go to JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number 0406667. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, 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.
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