Position Information
- Posting Number: F0712024
- Working Title: Faculty Librarian - Reference and Instruction
- Department Org: 427100 - Office-Torreyson Library
Why should you work at UCA?
We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!
At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees' efforts to maintain a work-life balance, which contributes to their overall well-being while prioritizing meaningful work and the opportunity to make a difference. Participation in university-wide remote workdays may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, with tools available to support professional and personal development.
The benefits package allows you to customize benefits to meet your current needs, with the flexibility to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, an 80% tuition waiver for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership, and equipment rentals, are also available.
Position Summary
Torreyson Library at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) seeks enterprising, innovative, and collaborative individuals to fill two (2) tenure-track reference and instruction library faculty positions. The successful candidates will be active members of the library instruction team and will take part in reference services. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to explore areas of emphasis based on their interests and the library's needs. Currently, the library has needs in public services and technical services.
This will be a tenure-track and twelve-month library faculty appointment. Such appointments have expectations for service and scholarship, in addition to librarianship. All personnel appointed to the library faculty must hold the appropriate terminal degree, a master’s degree accredited by the American Library Association. For more information, please see the UCA Faculty Handbook: UCA Faculty Handbook.
This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide in-person and remote reference services
- Provide in-person and remote instruction and information literacy services
- Assist in other library services, which may include collections, technical, public, technology, or digital services, depending on interest and need
- Create and maintain library research guides and FAQs, utilizing LibGuides and LibAnswers
- Participate in identifying and addressing accessibility issues and reaching underserved communities
- Participate in the management of physical library spaces
- Participate in the marketing of library services across campus, including social media activities
- Stay current with changing and emerging professional and research expectations, service requirements, and developments in academic libraries
- Serve on library and university committees
- Participate in regional, national, and international communities of practice where appropriate
- Other duties may be assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- An understanding of the evolving role of academic library services
- Essential personal characteristics include flexibility, accountability, initiative, creative problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work cooperatively in an evolving team environment
- Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills, including a professional, positive, and approachable demeanor
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of library databases and information resources
- Demonstrated a high level of comfort and proficiency with technology
- Demonstrated commitment to and/or clearly articulated philosophy on the role of library services in fostering student success and the impact of library services on student retention
- Willingness to learn from experienced colleagues
- Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and manage multiple assignments
Skills Considered Essential for Success
- Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education
- Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations, and procedures
- Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as part of a team
- Ability to make sound judgments
- Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities
- Civility in all interactions
- Demonstrated effective follow-up
Required Education and/or Experience
- ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or similar ALA-accredited graduate degree
Preferred Education and/or Experience
- Library experience
- Academic library experience
- Instructional experience
- Experience with library systems
Desired Start Date
01/01/2025
Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?
Onsite
Posting Detail Information
Background Check Statement
This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check, and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Open Date
11/01/2024
Close Date
11/30/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide 3 reference contacts that are not relatives or friends. We will not be collecting letters of reference at this time.
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have the following required degree - an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or a similar ALA-accredited graduate degree?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Veteran's Documents