Physical Sciences Librarian
Under the direction of the Head of the Science & Technology Library, the Physical Sciences Librarian oversees collection development and delivers critical research support to STEM colleges and departments, including the College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, and the Departments of Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, and Geology. The librarian develops library content for the curriculum in these colleges and departments, with a focus on course-integrated, problem/project based information literacy instruction to achieve student mastery of resources and sophisticated search techniques. The Physical Sciences Librarian provides reference service at the Science & Technology Library.
The University of Akron seeks a motivated, collegial library professional for the position of Physical Sciences Librarian, a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Bibliography. The successful candidate must have the following: a MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA accredited school; excellent oral and written communication skills; the ability to work well with others and to provide leadership within the diverse settings of a complex university organization; a strong service ethic; and a demonstrated appreciation for and effectiveness with a diverse student body. The successful candidate will be required to meet the University of Akron Libraries’ criteria for promotion and tenure, which include research, teaching, participation on library and university committees, and service in professional organizations.
Required Qualifications
* Educational background in the physical sciences, or professional experience in an academic library or special library working with physical science disciplines
* Expertise in electronic access to data and Web-based information services
* Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering or a chemically related field or an advanced degree in one of the physical sciences
* Broad knowledge of the science disciplines
* Knowledge of the literature of science and technology including technical reports and conference proceedings
* Demonstrated ability in the use of the specialized chemistry databases
* Experience creating and maintaining Web pages
* Reference and/or instruction experience
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY
Akron is a metropolitan area of 500,000 people, 30 miles south of Cleveland that combines the advantages of city life with easy access to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The University of Akron (UA) (http://www.uakron.edu) is the third largest state-assisted university in Ohio. UA is a distinctive campus in an urban environment, with more than 80 buildings on 218 acres. Our "New Landscape for Learning" program has added 34 acres of green space and 20 new buildings including state-of-the-art student facilities. UA’s 12 academic colleges and schools offer our nearly 30,000 students 95 baccalaureate, 75 master’s and 17 doctoral degree programs. The polymer program in the College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering is the largest and broadest in the U.S. and is recognized as being among the world's best. UA is among the top 20 percent of U.S. universities conferring doctorate degrees in chemistry. The College of Engineering offers the nation's first baccalaureate program in corrosion engineering.
The extensive collections and services of the University Libraries (UL) (http://www.uakron.edu/libraries/) support the broad range of academic and scholarly interests reflected in the curriculum and research concentration of the University. UL is a founding member and active participant in OhioLINK, a consortium of 89 Ohio college and university libraries and the State Library of Ohio. The UL, which includes the Bierce Library, the Science & Technology Library, and the University Archives, offers a welcoming, state-of-the-art work environment in newly renovated facilities.
SALARY, BENEFITS AND APPLICATION
All faculty positions are 12 month-tenure track appointments. Minimum salary: $55,000. Included is a generous standard benefits package with 22 days vacation and support for professional development. A collective bargaining agreement is in place, with faculty represented by the Akron-AAUP.
For complete details and to apply for this position, visit: http://www.uakron.edu/jobs/. Requisition number: 7209. Review of application start February 15, 2012. The University of Akron is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.
