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Posting Date
2013-01-04
Position Title
 User Services Librarian – Visual and Performing Arts 
Location
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
General Information

The James E Walker Library of Middle Tennessee State University seeks a tenure-track faculty member to provide research assistance, instruction, and collection development for print and digital resources in the visual and performing arts, and build collaborations across campus.

This is a 12-month, tenure-track position. All library faculty are expected to meet promotion and tenure standards.

Position Details

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Head, User Services, the User Services Librarian for Visual and Performing Arts will:
  • Coordinate collection development and services for the programs of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts
  • Provide instruction and reference assistance in the arts as well as other general subject areas
  • Assist in integrating the Philip C. Howard collection of scores and recordings into the general library collection
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

ALA accredited Master’s degree by the time of appointment

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Understanding of the bibliography of the arts as evidenced through coursework or experience

Knowledge of and ability to work with a variety of office and library technologies

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team based environment.


Desired Qualifications: 

Experience in instructional or reference services in an academic library.

Experience with visual or performance arts collections or services in a library

Undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant area of the visual or performing arts

Salary and Benefits
Salary and Benefits:  Competitive salary.  Generous benefits include full-paid State or TIAA/CREF retirement, 24 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.  
Deadline
02/01/2013
Application

Review of position begins 02/01/2013 and is advertised as open until filled.

Application Procedure:  All applications must be submitted online at https://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu. Job number is #131400.Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to appointment.  Official transcripts (not issued to student) of all college degrees and three letters of recommendation specific to the position will be required prior to an on-campus interview.

Additional information at:  https://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=196881