The University of Kansas Libraries invite applications from beginning or experienced librarians for the position of Social Sciences Librarian. The Social Sciences Librarian will be responsible for providing high-quality, innovative liaison, instruction, and collection development services in one or more social sciences disciplines. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with other social science librarians and will serve on the Social Sciences Council, one of four subject-based councils that coordinate information, instructional, outreach, and collection development services for liaison programs and departments. He/she will also provide public services to a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student users of the Watson and Anschutz libraries as part of a tiered reference service and a campus-wide information literacy instruction program. Librarians at the University of Kansas hold faculty rank and are evaluated annually on their professional performance in areas including reference, instruction, outreach, and collection development.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: 12-month, tenure-track appointment, available immediately.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Social Sciences Librarian has outreach, instruction, and collection development responsibilities for one or more areas of the social sciences. The successful candidate will participate in a campus-wide information literacy instruction program serving students in first-year-experience programs, general education courses, and advanced courses in liaison disciplines. He/she will share responsibility for providing information services in person, by telephone, and electronically as part of a tiered service model and as part of collaborative digital reference programs. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A graduate degree accredited by the American Library Association; demonstrated active interest in a social science discipline and willingness to become familiar with the concepts and research and scholarly communication trends relevant to assigned liaison programs, departments, or disciplines; demonstrated knowledge of information resources pertinent to the social sciences; familiarity with new technologies and their applications for information and instructional services; evidence of commitment to innovative and effective user-centered services; excellent oral written and presentation skills; demonstrated initiative and ability to work effectively as part of a team in a rapidly changing environment; evidence of potential to meet requirements for research and creative achievement for tenure. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Academic background in a social science discipline other than Education; experience providing public services in an academic library; recent experience in teaching, library instruction, or technology training; demonstrated knowledge of trends and practices in scholarly communication; reference and collection management experience.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: This is a tenure-track, library faculty appointment. Librarians at the University of Kansas are members of the University faculty and are appointed to the ranks of Librarian I, Librarian II, or Librarian III, dependent on professional experience in the field of librarianship. Librarians participate in the Library Faculty Assembly and are members of the University Faculty Council. Librarians are evaluated annually first and foremost on the performance of professional responsibilities. In addition, librarians are expected to participate in, and are evaluated on, research, and service to the Libraries, the University, and the profession. Both the Libraries and the University offer a variety of opportunities for professional development, including eligibility for new faculty grants and financial support for research and travel.

ANNUAL SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include 22 days vacation and 12 days sick leave per year; several paid holidays; group health and life insurance options; choice of four retirement programs, eligibility for sabbatical leave.

The University of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Review of applications will begin April 18, 2005. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but applications received by April 18th will be given first consideration. For full consideration, applicants must provide a letter indicating how their experience relates to each of the required and preferred qualifications. In addition, please provide a current resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references. Please send this material via mail, fax, or email to: Rita Wilson University of Kansas Libraries - 502 Watson Library 1425 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, KS 66045-7544 phone: (785)864-8922 fax: (785)864-5311 email: rcwilson@ku.edu