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University of Colorado Boulder Libraries
Job Announcement
Business Research & Instruction Librarian

The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries invites applications from collaborative and innovative candidates for the position of Business Research & Instruction Librarian. This tenure track position reports to the Head of the William M White Business Library and will lead the business library team instruction program. The librarian will provide wide-ranging research support including reference assistance, outreach, and scholarly communication activities for business departments and related units, centers, and institutes across the university. The Leeds School of Business is a top ranked business school with undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs with a strong focus on social responsibility and business ethics. A significant part of the responsibilities of this position include research and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder.

Requirements:
Please address each of these qualifications in your application materials:
?       Demonstrated ability to cultivate and advocate for an environment of diversity and inclusion.

?       Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited library program.

?       Coursework or experience providing instruction, particularly information literacy.

?       Coursework or experience providing reference services.

?       Demonstrated commitment to user-centered library services and outreach.

?       Interest or experience in assessing library programs and services.

?       Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.

?       Demonstrated initiative and flexibility to carry out project-based work, both independently and collaboratively.

?       Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional service.


Desirable Qualifications:
Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy:
?       Experience providing information literacy instruction in business-related fields.

?       Knowledge of business-related data research needs of students and faculty.

?       Education or experience in business or a related social sciences field.

?       Knowledge of business-related research tools and databases.

?       Experience in developing information literacy curricula or programmatic approaches to information literacy instruction.

?       Experience developing user guides or other pedagogical materials.

?       Knowledge of trends in scholarly communication and open access.

?       Coursework or experience in collection development


Appointment and Salary:
Successful candidates will be appointed as full-time (12 month), tenure-stream faculty members. Rank will depend upon professional experience. The minimum starting salary is $51,000. Benefits include 22 working days of vacation, ten paid holidays, liberal sick leave, university group health care plans, group life insurance, TIAA-CREF administered retirement/annuity, and support for scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave.

Application Process:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is recommended that applications be submitted by November 30, 2017, in order to receive full consideration. Application must be made online at CU Careers (posting 11671) and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references. Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at Dylan.Wiersma@Colorado.EDU. The full position description can be viewed at http://www.colorado.edu/libraries/jobs-opportunities.

Direct Link to Apply: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=11671&lang=en

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu. In addition, the University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

About the University and Libraries:
As the flagship University of a multi-campus system in the State of Colorado, CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.

CU-Boulder has blossomed in size and quality since we opened our doors in 1877—attracting superb faculty, staff, and students and building strong programs in the sciences, engineering, business, law, arts, humanities, education, music, and many other disciplines.

Today, with our sights set on becoming the standard for the great comprehensive public research universities of the new century, we strive to serve the people of Colorado and to engage with the world through excellence in our teaching, research, creative work, and service. The University Libraries faculty and staff are diverse, talented, and passionate people who share this vision and mission. Librarians participate at all levels of the campus and hold full faculty status and rank. The Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, holds the largest collection in the Rocky Mountain region with over 12 million books, periodicals, government publications, audiovisual materials, microforms, maps, manuscripts, papers and computer-based resources. The Libraries faculty and staff collaborate internally, with colleagues beyond the campus, and with our clients to advance information literacy, intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, the disciplinary growth of information, and the amplification of knowledge.

About Boulder, Colorado:
Boulder and the surrounding area is known as one of the best places to live because of its spectacular setting, acres of open space, and vibrant atmosphere. At 5,430 feet above sea level, acres of vast open space entwine into Boulder's cityscape nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Home to approximately 90,000 residents, Boulder has a mild, dry climate with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Boulder offers activities for every interest. Over 80 miles of pedestrian and bike paths, as well as a convenient bus system, provide transportation around town and to the Denver metropolitan area. Photographers, music lovers, rock climbers, Olympians, artists, and others are drawn to this great city because of its scenic beauty, vibrant culture, and fabulous amenities. Boulder is just three hours from 11 ski resorts, 40 minutes from Denver, and moments from 43,000 acres of open space and trails. Boulder recently polled as the happiest city in the United States.

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Dylan Wiersma
Libraries HR Specialist
University of Colorado Boulder Libraries
Dean’s Office, Norlin N210
184 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309
p: 303/492-8625
e: Dylan.Wiersma@Colorado.EDU
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