The University of Scranton invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, 
tenure-track Research & Instruction Librarian for Business. The regularly 
scheduled hours for this position will be primarily Monday-Friday, 
10:00am-6:00pm, with occasional hourly adjustments as needed. The successful 
candidate will be appointed to the rank of Assistant Professor and will be 
compensated according to the collective bargaining agreement, see 
https://www.scranton.edu/academics/provost/FAC/contract/fac-con_2015-2022.pdf. 
A generous benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and vision 
coverage, retirement plan, paid vacations, holidays, research leave, and 
tuition remission. All full-time faculty members also have the opportunity to 
join our faculty union which serves as the local chapter of the American 
Association of University Professors (AAUP).

The Research & Instruction Librarian for Business contributes to the 
Library’s campus-wide focus on transformative teaching and learning in the 
Ignatian tradition. In addition to regular faculty responsibilities, the 
Research & Instruction Librarian for Business engages in information 
literacy instruction, research support, and collection development for the 
academic departments in the University’s Kania School of Management and other 
cognate disciplines, including Communications, Health Administration, and Human 
Resources.

Essential Duties:

Teaches as part of the Library’s information literacy program, which includes 
information literacy instruction in core general education courses, as well as 
undergraduate and graduate level disciplinary courses
Provides research services and scholarly assistance to members of the 
university community both in-person and online
Serves as library liaison to the Kania School of Management, a role that 
includes providing course-integrated instruction and collection development in 
business related subject areas (accounting, economics, finance, management, 
marketing, operations and analytics), as well as other subject areas as assigned
Meets the expectations of tenure-track faculty while progressing toward tenure 
by following the expectations set forth in The University of Scranton’s Faculty 
Handbook
Provides the responsible provision of Library services and building operations 
coordination with other Library faculty and administration

Additional Responsibilities:

Participates in Library and University initiatives, e.g., by serving on 
committees and leading in innovative programs and projects for the Library and 
University community
Performs other related duties as assigned
 

Schedule/Work Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., with 
occasional adjustments as needed.

Salary: Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with a starting yearly 
minimum salary of $56,494.00.

Minimum Education Requirements:
Possession of an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited Master’s degree 
at time of appointment.
Additional Skills Required:

Willingness to develop the knowledge required to provide information literacy 
instruction in business related courses
Ability to deal well with members of the public
Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and 
presentation skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently
Ability to work creatively and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, 
and community-at-large
Professional commitment to user-focused library services
Professional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Ability to engage in scholarship and service in order to meet qualifications 
for reappointment and tenure, as defined in the Faculty Handbook
Ability to attain a second Master’s degree in a subject field, or the 
completion of thirty graduate credits in a discipline that improves 
professional competence, as a requirement for tenure (if not already 
accomplished at time of hire)

About the Library and University

The Weinberg Memorial Library provides superior resources, services, and 
programs that meet the dynamic and diverse scholarly, cultural, and social 
needs of the University and our community. We value teaching, research, and 
lifelong learning, and we are committed to intellectual freedom, preservation, 
accessibility, and sustainability. Our work environment is forward-looking and 
participatory, with an emphasis on transparency and faculty/staff development.

The University of Scranton is a regional institution of more than 6,000 
undergraduate and graduate students located in northeast Pennsylvania near the 
Pocono Mountains. Recognized nationally for the quality of its education, 
Scranton is one of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United 
States. It is committed to providing liberal arts education and strong 
professional and pre-professional programs in the context of Ignatian 
educational principles, especially the care and development of the whole 
person. Drawing on the strengths that have made it a recognized leader in the 
Northeast (ranked 6th among the master’s level universities in the North by 
U.S. News and World Report), Scranton is committed to a culture of scholarship 
and excellence in teaching and is moving into the front ranks of America’s 
comprehensive universities.

Official University of Scranton Diversity Statement

The University of Scranton is committed to providing a safe and 
nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment. The University does 
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, 
religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual 
orientation, or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including 
sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the 
Education Amendments of 1972.

To Apply

Applicants must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com and 
include a cover letter summarizing qualifications and strengths, a curriculum 
vitae (or résumé), and contact information for three references. Review of 
applications will begin immediately with a potential start date of August 1, 
2022. See a direct link to the job posting here: 
https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/5628. Prof. Ian O’Hara, Research 
& Instruction Librarian for Health Sciences, serves as the Search Committee 
Chair.


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