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Carrier Library at James Madison University (JMU) is seeking an active and engaged English Librarian to extend services and collections to our students and research community. James Madison University is a public, comprehensive university of approximately 20,000 students located in the Shenandoah Valley two hours from Washington, D.C. The university has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the top-rated public regional Master's level university for seventeen consecutive years. The university places a strong emphasis on undergraduate research and offers 34 master's degree programs and 8 doctoral programs. The JMU Libraries are part of the Libraries and Educational Technologies division. The libraries include Carrier Library with collections supporting the arts, humanities and social sciences and also housing administration and technical services; Rose Library with collections supporting science, technology and health sciences and the Music Library. Salary is commensurate with experience. Tenure-track faculty position with excellent benefits including 20 days of vacation and a choice of retirement plans. Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. The position will support the teaching and research endeavors of the English Department by providing research, reference and instructional services, creating instructional materials and developing and managing the library's collection for English and other humanities as necessary. This position will be responsible for interpreting and analyzing the information needs of English students, faculty and other users of Carrier Library. Teaching, subject knowledge and development of instructional materials are integral to the position. Additionally, the incumbent will develop collections appropriate to the pedagogical and research needs of the university and will work closely with other liaison librarians and departmental faculty to understand and integrate research and curricular needs with the library's collections and services. The incumbent will serve as English liaison, but will support all disciplines, including General Education, through reference work. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to service and collaboration and an interest in supporting undergraduate as well as graduate students. Required: Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution Preferred: Second graduate degree in English Academic library experience JMU Libraries endorses the ACRL Standards for Faculty Status for Academic Libraries. Faculty status requires potential to meet standards for tenure and promotion. We invite candidates from diverse backgrounds who will contribute affirmatively and creatively to the university's multicultural environment. Our goal is for our employees to reflect the rich mix of backgrounds, life experiences, cultures, perspectives and world views that is found within our university community. Candidates must apply online using JMU's JobLink system. Links to JobLink and full position description can be found on the JMU Libraries employment information page at http:/www.lib.jmu.edu/employment. James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive educational community. Susan _____________________ Susan M. Thomas Human Resources & Student Employment Coordinator Carrier Library Room 107C 540-568-6996
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