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Business Librarian, Full-time Temporary, Fall Semester

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Business Librarian, Full-time Temporary, Fall Semester

Job Number: 1283
Position Status: Faculty, Full-time temporary
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Copley Library, Faculty

Position Title & Department:

Business Librarian, Full-time Temporary, Fall Semester, Copley LibraryPosting #

1283

Department Description:

The Helen K. and James S. Copley Library, located on the west end of the campus, currently houses over 500,000 volumes. Collections include books, journals, reference works, databases, government documents, newspapers and electronic journals in many languages, as well as maps, videos, sound recordings, microforms and rare books.

Detailed Description:The University of San Diego’s Copley Library seeks a creative, energetic, andenthusiastic librarian to serve the School of Business. Reporting to the Dean of theUniversity Library, this librarian serves as liaison to the School of Business and as a member ofthe Reference Team. The School consists of 16 programs and 6 Centers andInstitutes: Accountancy Institute, John M. Ahlers Center for International Business, Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, Entrepreneurship, Center for Peace and Commerce, and TheSupply Chain Management Institute. For more information about the School of Businesssee https://www.sandiego.edu/business/about/. This librarian will be deeply engaged in Schoolof Business and responsible for cultivating a strong collaborative and consultative relationshipwith faculty and students through one-on-one research consultations, collection development,instruction for undergraduate and graduate programs, course-integrated instruction sessions,and distance education courses. In addition, the Business Librarian serves as liaison toInternational Relations and Political Sciences.Job Requirements:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited MLS is required. Relevant undergraduate orgraduate degree in business or significant experience providing business reference services.Demonstrated experience providing research assistance and library instruction. Demonstratedsubject knowledge and familiarity with business resources and research methodologies.Demonstrated knowledge of general academic reference resources. Ability to work someevening hours. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: An advanced degree in a field related to this position’sresponsibilities is preferred. Demonstrated experience teaching or providing classroominstruction or public presentation experience.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Posting Salary:

Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits.

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, vision, a 12% retirement contribution given to you by the University (with three year vesting period), and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits

Special Application Instructions:Click 'Apply Now' to complete our online application and, for full consideration, please upload the following documents (please do not send any additional materials): a) Letter of applicationb) Resumec) Names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references(colleagues, liaison faculty, and previous supervisors) Deadline: Formal review of application will begin July 1, 2019 and continues until the position is filled. The selected candidate will work from August 5, 2019- December 20, 2019. Questions can be directed to Dr. Theresa S. Byrd, Dean of the University Library,(619) 260-2370, tsbyrd@sandiego.edu. If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.edu Additional Details:

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

Advertised: June 21, 2019 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: July 12, 2019 Pacific Daylight Time

Organization

The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

Located on 180 acres overlooking the city of San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the campus is a community treasure, with Spanish Renaissance-inspired buildings and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.

Chartered in 1949, the university enrolls more than 7,000 students and is known for its commitment to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and community service. In less than 60 years, the University of San Diego has grown from a local college with 50 students and a handful of professors to a nationally ranked university. This achievement is the direct result of a single, unwavering expectation: academic excellence.

USD offers more than 60 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university adds depth to education by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. The breadth of programs and depth of facilities means that students can easily find a course of study that ignites their intellectual fire. In the classroom, coursework across disciplines encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills.

Small class size means the instructors know their students and can stimulate curious minds with anything from participation in a research project to an after-class discussion on topic. Instructors welcome the free exchange of complex ideas in an environment of tolerance and civility. In this environment, students begin a lifelong habit of appreciating and cultivating their individual gifts.

To complement this instruction, the university's Honors program provides a challenging curriculum for USD's uniquely motivated students. The university also holds memberships in several honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa.

While intellectual growth is key, USD adds depth to the education experience by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. An active faith community invites widespread student participation. In the classroom, study is accompanied by an examination of ethics and values University of San Diego students inquire freely and challenge ideas, exercise moral, spiritual and social judgment, serve others, and contemplate social justice in their lives and in their chosen fields. These students are truly educated. These students achieve excellence.

Students, faculty and staff are active members of the community, volunteering time and expertise, fostering friendships, and working to preserve the region’s unique character. With a population of more than 7,500 students and approximately 2,000 employees, the university impacts the life of the area economically, politically and socially. In turn, the university welcomes the community to participate in campus life, through classes, special events, sports, forums and tours.

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