Faculty Position Announcements

["Merickel, Cathy" <cmerick@uidaho.edu>]

THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO LIBRARY: DIGITAL INITIATIVES AND 
SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATIONS LIBRARIAN Assistant professor; tenure 
track, full faculty status, rank and responsibilities; permanent 
12-month appointment.

REPONSIBILITIES:

The University of Idaho Library invites applications from 
innovative and service-oriented individuals for the position of 
Digital Initiatives and Scholarly Communications Librarian to 
lead, develop, and maintain digital collections and services. The 
Digital Initiatives and Scholarly Communications Librarian will 
work closely and collaboratively with library and university 
employees to ensure that the University of Idaho Library's 
digital initiatives are an integral part of its collections and 
services. This position will manage and develop a growing 
collection of digital exhibits, associated web pages, book 
digitization projects, and work with others on the establishment 
of an institutional repository. The successful candidate will 
play a leading role in planning and developing a comprehensive 
strategy for emerging digital initiatives and projects that 
support the university's vision for library services in a 
land-grant environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library program; 
demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and implement effective 
programs; experience digitizing and providing access to 
collections; experience with the concepts and software/hardware 
applications used in organizing and presenting digital 
information;  excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated 
ability to handle complex analytical and detailed work; excellent 
oral and written communications skills; ability to interact 
effectively with audiences of diverse technological backgrounds; 
ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rapidly 
changing environment; ability to engage in research and 
scholarship required for academic rank and tenure 
requirements.

Desired: Experience with CONTENTdm or other content management 
systems; ExLibris, Voyager, or other integrated library systems. 
Applied knowledge of metadata or cataloging schemas, including 
Dublin Core, EAD, XML, FGDC, DarwinCore, DACS, MARC, etc. and 
appropriate thesauri. Working knowledge of institutional 
repositories, standards, and applicable intellectual property 
policies. Experience with building web pages, using oXygen or 
Dreamweaver editing software. Will be assigned web development 
responsibilities. Experience developing grant proposals.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL: be intellectually curious with a desire for 
continuous learning, enthusiastically contribute to the 
University's research and teaching programs, explore emerging 
technologies as potential library applications, and be committed 
to the ideals of faculty service.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment will be at the Assistant 
Professor rank; salary at this rank is $41,000 plus full fringe 
benefits. For complete information regarding benefits, please 
refer to this website: http://www.hr.uidaho.edu

TO APPLY: To be considered, applicants must complete the online 
application available at the University of Idaho's Human 
Resources site: http://www.hr.uidaho.edu 
<http://www.hr.uidaho.edu/> . Candidates will be asked to submit: 
letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and 
contact information for at least three references.

START DATE:  June 1, 2010

CONTACT: Direct questions for additional information to: Ben 
Hunter, Chair, Selection Committee

University of Idaho Library
PO Box 442350
Moscow, ID  83844-2350

Review of applications will begin Feb.15, 2010

To enrich education through diversity the University of Idaho is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About the University of Idaho

Founded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state's flagship 
higher-education institution and its principal graduate education 
and research university, bringing insight and innovation to the 
state, the nation and the world.  University researchers attract 
nearly $100 million in research grants and contracts each year; 
the University of Idaho is the only institution in the state to 
earn the prestigious Carnegie Foundation classification for high 
research activity.  The university's student population includes 
first-generation college students and ethnically diverse 
scholars.  Offering more than 130 degree options in 10 colleges, 
the university combines the strengths of a large university with 
the intimacy of small learning communities.  For information, 
visit www.uidaho.edu <http://www.uidaho.edu> .

University of Idaho Library: Reference/Instruction Librarian (Two 
positions available).  Assistant professor; full faculty status, 
rank and responsibilities; 12-month appointment. This 
entry-level, tenure-track position offers the successful 
candidate an excellent career opportunity as a university faculty 
member and academic librarian.  RESPONSIBILITIES: The 
successful candidate will participate as a library faculty member 
providing instruction and reference service in support of the 
academic programs of the University of Idaho. This entails 
providing general reference service (including some evening and 
weekend hours); collection management and liaison in assigned 
specialty areas; participation in library instruction program; 
and development of Web-based instructional materials. Library 
faculty must demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement and 
service for tenure and promotion.  START DATE: August 1, 2010.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library program; 
evidence of a broad knowledge of print and electronic information 
sources; excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication 
skills including effective presentation skills; familiarity with 
current technologies used in libraries; strong, enthusiastic 
commitment to innovative public service; ability to work 
effectively, independently, and collaboratively in a collegial 
environment; and ability to meet requirements for promotion and 
tenure.

Desired: Reference experience; academic library experience; 
evidence of teaching abilities; experience in selecting and 
developing library collections; evidence of strong computer 
skills (including but not limited to experience with creating and 
maintaining Web-based products); demonstration of creativity or 
innovation in library services; experience with project planning 
and assessment; evidence of ability to provide service through 
electronic delivery; knowledge of data management and metadata 
schema, and evidence of scholarly engagement in the field of 
library or information sciences. As the University of Idaho is 
the flagship and land grant institution in the state, secondary 
subject masters in fields that support this mission will be 
welcomed.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL: be intellectually curious with a desire for 
continuous learning, enthusiastically contribute to the 
University's research and teaching programs, explore emerging 
technologies as potential library applications, and be committed 
to the ideals of faculty service.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment will be at the Assistant 
Professor rank; salary at this rank is $41,000 plus full fringe 
benefits. For complete information regarding benefits, please 
refer to this website: http://www.hr.uidaho.edu

TO APPLY: To be considered, applicants must complete the online 
application available at the University of Idaho's Human 
Resources site: http://www.hr.uidaho.edu 
<http://www.hr.uidaho.edu/> . Candidates will be asked to submit: 
letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and 
contact information for at least three references.

CONTACT: Direct questions for additional information to: Rochelle 
Smith, Chair, Selection Committee, University of Idaho Library, 
PO Box 442350, Moscow, ID 83844-2350

Review of applications will begin Feb.15, 2010

To enrich education through diversity the University of Idaho is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About the University of Idaho

Founded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state's flagship 
higher-education institution and its principal graduate education 
and research university, bringing insight and innovation to the 
state, the nation and the world.  University researchers attract 
nearly $100 million in research grants and contracts each year; 
the University of Idaho is the only institution in the state to 
earn the prestigious Carnegie Foundation classification for high 
research activity.  The university's student population includes 
first-generation college students and ethnically diverse 
scholars.  Offering more than 130 degree options in 10 colleges, 
the university combines the strengths of a large university with 
the intimacy of small learning communities.  For information, 
visit www.uidaho.edu <http://www.uidaho.edu> .