[Libs-Or] Portland State University Library Job Posting

[Anne Keech]

Portland State University Library
Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian

General Description:  The Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian 
provides reference and information services for the University’s 
students and faculty as well as members of the general public, 
participates in a dynamic instructional program, consults and 
collaborates with scholars in specific academic units, including 
classroom and online instruction, and possibly for-credit courses, and 
selects information resources to support the instructional and research 
needs of a diverse institution.  Some evening and weekend reference duty 
and/or instruction is required.  Portland State expects its tenured 
faculty to contribute to faculty governance activities within the 
Library and the University, engage in community and professional 
service, and pursue an active publication and research agenda, seeking 
grants as appropriate.  This full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty 
position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services.

Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited MLS; two years of full-time professional post-MLS 
experience in an academic library setting; evidence of professional 
service and scholarship; effective communications and collaborative 
skills; experience with library systems and Internet applications; 
collection development experience; experience using digital and Web 
technologies in the delivery of library services; experience integrating 
information literacy concepts into teaching; experience developing 
reference and instruction services; must be able to successfully 
complete a criminal background check and provide transcripts.
Deadlines:  Review of applications June 1, 2009.  Open until finalists 
identified.

Online ad:  Please see the full posting at 
http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.hr/files/media_assets/job_posting/job_postings_lib_011.pdf

To Apply:  Send cover letter (address how your knowledge and experiences 
meet qualifications); resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and 
e-mail addresses of four references to:  Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, 
keecha at pdx.edu .  Applications not containing all requested documents 
will not be considered. Electronic application materials are strongly 
preferred (Word or.pdf documents).
PSU is an AA/EO institution and, in keeping with the President's 
diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and 
candidates who support diversity.

-- 
Anne Keech
Office Specialist
PSU Library

keecha at pdx.edu
503-725-4616