Faculty Librarian - Reference and Instruction -- University of Central Arkansas -- Conway, AR

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Faculty Librarian - Reference and Instruction

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Position Information
Posting Number: F0712024
Working Title: Faculty Librarian - Reference and Instruction
Department Org: 427100 - Office-Torreyson Library

Why should you work at UCA?
We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!

At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

Position Summary
Torreyson Library at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) is seeking enterprising, innovative, and collaborative individuals to fill two (2) tenure track reference and instruction library faculty positions. The successful candidates will be active members of the library instruction team and will take part in reference services. Additionally, the successful candidates will have the opportunity to explore areas of emphasis depending on the interest of the successful candidates and the needs of the library. Currently the library has needs in public services and technical services.

This will be a tenure-track and twelve-month library faculty appointment. Such appointments have expectations for service and scholarship, in addition to librarianship. All personnel appointed to the library faculty must hold the appropriate terminal degree, a master’s degree accredited by the American Library Association. For information, please see the UCA Faculty Handbook: (https://uca.edu/go/facultyhandbook).

This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and remote reference
• Provide in-person and remote instruction and information literacy services
• Assists in other library services which may include collections, technical, public, technology or digital services depending on interest and need.
• Create and maintain library research guides and FAQs, utilizing LibGuides and LibAnswers.
• Participate in identifying and addressing accessibility issues and reaching underserved communities.
• Participate in the management of physical library spaces.
• Participate in the marketing of library services across campus, including participation in social media activities.
• Keeps current with changing and emerging professional and research expectations, service requirements, and developments in academic libraries.
• Serve on library and university committees.
• Participate in regional, national, and international communities of practice where appropriate.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• An understanding of the evolving role of academic library services.
• Essential personal characteristics include flexibility, accountability, initiative, creative problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work cooperatively in an evolving team environment
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills including a professional, positive, and approachable demeanor
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of library databases and information resources
• Demonstrated a high level of comfort and proficiency with technology
• Demonstrated commitment to and/or clearly articulated philosophy on the role of library services in fostering student success and the impact of library services on student retention
• Willingness to learn from experienced colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and manage multiple assignments

Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Required Education and/or Experience
ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or similar ALA-accredited graduate degree

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Library experience
• Academic library experience
• Instructional experience
• Experience with library systems

University, Campus, and Community Description
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.

Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities. UCA seeks to attract students and employees who are dedicated to building a culture of diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity.

Desired start date: 01/01/2025
Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?: Onsite

Background Check Statement
This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

UCA EEO Statement
The University of Central Arkansas is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse student, faculty and staff population through enhanced multicultural learning environments and opportunities. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

Open Date: 11/01/2024
Close Date: 11/30/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide 3 reference contacts that are not relatives or friends. WE WILL NOT BE COLLECTING LETTERS OF REFERENCE AT THIS TIME.