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Duties

Major Duties of the Position: The Humanities Research Librarian performs liaison functions to support the McDermott Library's outreach programming for the Humanities Division at the United States Air Force Academy. Responsibilities include providing library instruction for and teaching research methodologies to undergraduate cadets; providing research consultations by appointment; collaborating with teaching faculty on course design to include library resources; and assessing instruction, teaching efforts, and library programming to improve the quality of library public services. This librarian supports annual library strategic goals and initiatives (e.g., scholarly communications, assessment, data services, etc.) as directed by library leadership; collaborates with colleagues on selection and deselection of library resources in the humanities; collaborates with other areas in the library (e.g., Special Collections and Technical Services) on library-wide projects; conducts workshops and programming with colleagues for cadets and faculty; initiates and conducts a program of research that contributes to the library profession through publications and presentations at professional conferences; maintains membership in professional societies, including attendance at professional, regional, and national conferences; partners with Academy support agencies (e.g., Academic Success Center and Martinson Honors Program) to develop joint outreach programming and to ensure innovative instruction for cadets; performs other liaison functions as assigned to support McDermott Library and Academy missions; serves on library and Academy committees or working groups, as appropriate.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination.
• Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.
• Masters degree (see Qualifications for required academic disciplines)
• The salary shown is the minimum (Annual) amount to be paid and may be set higher commensurate with individual's qualifications and experience.
• You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information go to: http://www.sss.gov

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Masters in Library Science or Library Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program or foreign equivalent; minimum of 1-3 years' experience in an academic library public services role for AD-21, demonstrated effective information literacy instruction in person and/or online; experience in collection development of print and online resources to support curriculum; experience and facility with working with library online tools (e.g. Springshare) to create course instruction and general subject guides; experience using qualitative and/or quantitative data to assess impact of library instruction and library programming in the assigned division to make improvements as necessary; understanding of the scholarly communications role in academic libraries; prior evidence of professional engagement through publications and professional presentations. ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: Library Science or Library Information Sciences DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Second master's degree in a Humanities discipline (e.g., English, History, Foreign Languages, Philosophy) taught at the Air Force Academy; experience working in a public services role with students and faculty in a 4-year undergraduate-focused university or college. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Joel Hebert, email: [email protected]. Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered.

Education

EDUCATION:
If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted.

Upon request, ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion.

Contacts

• Address USAFA Faculty 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team
• Email: [email protected]