The University of South Florida Polytechnic is currently advertising the following position.
Business Librarian (Open Rank)
Faculty rank, non-tenure earning
Full time, 12-month contract
Duties:
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with the Division of Business; designing and presenting instructional sessions and tools; developing the library’s collection of discipline-related materials; providing research assistance to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff; engaging in outreach to business and community organizations; contribute to state, regional, and national committees; participate in library, campus and university committees/councils as appropriate; participate in research, publication, and other professional and scholarly activities. Some evening and weekend duties are required.
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in library science and appropriate experience as a professional librarian consistent with university guidelines. A distinguished record of service in the profession including publications, professional association activity, research, or other major contributions to the field. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Librarian. Qualified for appointment at instructor, assistant librarian or associate librarian level according to USF Polytechnic standards; established record of published research and scholarly activities at the advanced Associate Librarian level, or emerging published research or participation in research and scholarly activities with potential for publication at the Assistant Librarian level. Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills; flexibility and a strong service orientation.
Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Academic degree from, or experience working at, a polytechnic university; significant experience using resources in business; 1-3 years of work experience in academic libraries, particularly in instruction, reference, and collection development; experience or a strong potential for a continuous commitment to current emerging web technologies and diverse instructional technologies in a variety of settings (e.g., face-to-face, online asynchronous, online synchronous). Clear understanding of the library’s ongoing role in supporting and shaping the Polytechnic’s teaching, learning, and research mission.
USF Polytechnic is the first and only polytechnic university in Florida. It is located in Lakeland, at the center of the I-4 High Tech Corridor.
Please see http://poly.usf.edu/careers for an overview of USF Polytechnic. Applications are accepted online at Careers@USF, accessible at the same URL. Search for position number 0000332.