Engineering and Physical Sciences Librarian

 

Wichita State University Libraries invites applications for the position of Engineering and Physical Sciences Librarian.  Wichita State University, with an enrollment of over 14,000, is located in a thriving metropolitan area of 600,000, recently named one of Kiplinger’s 50 Smart Places to Live.  This position is part of the Research Services Group, with subject liaison responsibilities for the College of Engineering and the Departments of Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Geology.  Other responsibilities include collection development, research consultation, instruction, general and digital reference, and creation of web-based guides.

 

Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited master’s degree and ability to work in the United States; excellent oral and written communication skills; evidence of self-motivation and service orientation; ability to work successfully in a collegial environment and with diverse populations; knowledge of trends in academic libraries; knowledge of trends in scholarly research and publishing in appropriate disciplines; and demonstrated potential for meeting the Libraries’ tenure and promotion requirements

 

Preferred Qualifications:  Additional graduate degree in an academic area related to the assignment, educational background or work-related experience in an academic area related to the assignment, and recent experience in an academic or specialized library in an area related to the assignment.

 

Salary and benefits:  Starting minimum salary of $40,000 for 12-month contract; excellent professional development support, vacation and benefits, including TIAA-CREF.  Librarians are tenure-track appointees.

 

Application Deadline:  Priority review of applications will begin September 25, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.  Click here for a complete position description. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references to: Pal V. Rao, Dean and Professor of University Libraries, Wichita State University Libraries, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0068.  E-mail applications encouraged – send to:  library.search@wichita.edu. AA/EEO