Assistant Professor (Open Rank) - Strategic Research Initiatives Librarian - R103854

Department:

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID: R103854

Position Description:

The University of Louisville Libraries seeks enthusiastic early-career candidates for the position of Strategic Research Initiatives Librarian (Tenure-Track). As a member of Ekstrom Library's Research Assistance and Instruction Department, the successful candidate will build collaborative and embedded relationships with faculty across academic disciplines and develop targeted programming supporting advanced research needs and promoting relevant library resources and services. In particular, the position will contribute to the ongoing implementation and expansion of the department's enhanced Scholar Services model, as well as serve as the primary liaison to the College of Education and Human Development, offering additional support for other academic units and departments as needed. We have an excellent, longstanding track record for successful professional mentoring and intentionally seek new librarians who bring energy, diversity, and creativity to our team.

Research Assistance and Instruction is currently engaged in a strategic transformation process with a two-pronged focus: building stronger and more integrated relationships with researchers through our new Scholar Services model and advancing the university's student success efforts through collaborative programs centering on educational equity, engaged learning, and career readiness. The Strategic Research Initiatives Librarian will work with us in the development and implementation of these and other initiatives.

University of Louisville Libraries are sincerely committed to equity and inclusion. For more information, please see the websites for the Libraries' Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group and the UofL Office of Institutional Equity . We are a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and participate in the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Diversity Alliance, which unites academic libraries committed to increasing the hiring pipeline of qualified and talented individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on processes, trends, and opportunities for embedded research services, including advanced literature searches and systematic reviews.
• Collaborate with various library partners to develop and deliver interdisciplinary research services for faculty, graduate students, and other researchers, with an initial emphasis on integrating RAI's latest initiative, Scholar Services, within Education, Humanities, and Social Science subject areas.
• Seek out and build innovative relationships with academic units and programs and broaden the library's presence and influence throughout the campus and community, focusing in particular on programs that highlight the utility and impact of library resources within the research lifecycle.
• Serve as library liaison for the College of Education and Human Development and support Humanities subject areas as needed; provide research and curricular support to build and maintain relationships with faculty and to remain informed of university research needs.
• Assist library colleagues with the creation, implementation, marketing, and assessment of programming, activities, and projects designed to facilitate research engagement.
• Participate in scholarship and professional service activities as a tenure-track faculty member.

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program (or international equivalent) in library or information science.
• Education and/or experience in providing research support and instructional services in academic libraries.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive practices in higher education as well as demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and support organizational innovation in academic libraries.
• Potential to meet the University Libraries criteria for promotion and tenure.

• Familiarity with the current strategic landscape of academic libraries.
• Experience with planning student engagement events and activities.
• Experience supporting faculty with research and information literacy initiatives.
• Experience with Springshare products (LibGuides, LibConnect, etc.).

This is an entry-level, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor with a 12-month annual contract. The minimum starting salary for Instructor is $47,000 per year. Entry rank and salary are negotiated at the time of offer and are dependent on the experience, professional achievements, and assigned rank of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, an annual vacation of 22 working days, and support for professional development. Promotion and tenure require demonstration of scholarship and successfully satisfying other criteria.

Applications received by February 26, 2024 are given full consideration in the initial screening. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Submit as one PDF a letter of interest detailing your familiarity, aptitude, and/or experience with the position qualifications; CV/resume; and name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of three references via the online application at UofL's Workday Career site.

If you have questions or would like assistance with the application process, please contact Rob Detmering, Professor and Head, Research Assistance & Instruction, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville, [email protected].

The University of Louisville is a Carnegie Research/High university and recipient of the Carnegie Community Engagement classification for Curricular Engagement & Outreach and Partnerships. The University has a national reputation for its high-quality undergraduate program; over twenty nationally recognized research, graduate, and professional programs; 23,000 graduate and undergraduate students; and a strong commitment to the community in which it resides. UofL is in the state's largest urban area.

Most notably recognized for Muhammad Ali, the Louisville Slugger, and the Kentucky Derby, Louisville is a compassionate, progressive home to nearly 1 million people from around the world. The richness of its history and the diversity of its communities make Louisville an ideal place to live, work, and play. Louisville offers hospitality, originality, and smaller-city advantages like shorter commutes and lower cost of living, alongside major city amenities like world- class performing arts, great sports, incredible dining, a nationally ranked public school system, and a nationally acclaimed parks system. Centrally located on the banks of the Ohio River and Interstate highways I-65, I-71, and I-64, Louisville is merely hours away from major cities like Chicago, Nashville, St. Louis, and Atlanta; however, there is no need to travel far with iconic attractions and unique experiences only Louisville can offer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.