Assistant Professor - Support - Waldo Library - Terminal​/1 year appt

Assistant Professor
- Support
- Waldo Library
- Terminal/1 year appt

College
- Oth Academic Affrs Operations

Executive Area
- Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department
- University Libraries

Posting Number - F340P

Job Type
- Non-Tenure Track

Pay Type
- Exempt/Salaried

Pay Grade - I30

Campus Location - WMU-Kalamazoo
- Main Campus

Salary Range
- Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies - 1

Western Michigan University (WMU) is seeking an applied sciences liaison librarian to fill a temporary position in the WMU Libraries' Instruction and Outreach Department. The departments covered by this position include departments in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (Chemical and Paper Engineering;
Civil and Construction Engineering;
Computer Science;
Electrical and Computer Engineering;
Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems;
Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) and the College of Aviation. New and recent MLIS/MIS graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply. Western Michigan University Libraries is committed to the University's strategic direction on inclusive excellence and equity and actively works to promote a diverse and accessible University culture. WMU Libraries strongly encourages applications from candidates in underrepresented groups, multilingual candidates, and those with a passion for inclusion, accessibility, disability advocacy, and related themes.

In support of the Libraries' commitment to career development, the incumbent will enjoy many opportunities to develop a professional record.

Major Duties
- Planning, teaching, and assessing information literacy instruction sessions in the assigned liaison areas (engineering, aviation), using various instructional modalities (in-person, synchronous online, asynchronous online, hybrid) as appropriate. Consulting with classroom faculty on information-literacy related assignment design and content-related library collections. Meeting with library users for individual reference consultations, which includes maintaining an open online calendar for scheduling consultations. Helping educate, triage, consult, and refer faculty to available digital accessibility resources across campus.

Providing online reference via email and Lib Chat. Participating in collections management activities, such as content-specific acquisitions recommendations and deselection projects. Designing and updating Lib Guides, online tutorials, and other online learning objects to support the curriculum in the assigned liaison areas. Promoting library resources and services to the assigned liaison departments via multiple communication channels, including attending liaison area department and chairs' meetings as needed.

Participating in library engagement events and initiatives. Supporting colleagues with high teaching loads as needed and as available. Fulfilling responsibilities as a member of the University Libraries faculty in the areas of professional service (service to the University, the Libraries, and professional library organizations).

Minimum Qualifications - A master's degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or international equivalent as identified by ALA from an accredited institution. Familiarity with common library instruction tools and resources, such as discovery tools, STEM databases, Lib Guides, teaching and learning tools (such as Blackboard or D2L), assessment software, and citation managers. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Desired Qualifications - A degree in an applied or natural sciences field of study (biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geology, physics, mathematics, medicine, statistics) from an accredited institution. Familiarity with and experience conducting systematic reviews and scoping reviews. Experience working with academic research data. Experience in an academic library in an instruction or reference role. Experience in a scientific laboratory environment or as a member of a research team is a plus.

Experience working with diverse populations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Position Information
- Go to: wmich.edu/hr/employees/faculty for benefits and other information.

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