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Research and Instruction Librarian/Assistant Professor, Humanities Liaison

Employer
Murray State University
Location
Murray

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Education, Curriculum & Instruction
Position Type
Tenured & Tenure-Track
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Posting Number19200023FACJob TitleResearch and Instruction Librarian/Assistant Professor, Humanities LiaisonType of EmploymentRegular Full-TimeIf Part Time, Enter Hours Per WeekWork LocationMurrayEmployment Term12 MonthsPosition TypeFaculty (Tenure-Track)DepartmentLibrarySummary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Murray State welcomes applications for Research & Instruction Librarian/Assistant Professor, Liaison to the Humanities. This is a full­ time, 12-month tenure-track position. This position serves in the University Libraries as a Research & Instruction librarian, and is responsible for aiding members of the university community with basic and advanced research needs, teaching subject-specific instruction sessions, and teaching credit-bearing information literacy courses. Liaising specifically with the Departments of Psychology, Political Science and Sociology, and History, this position is tasked with providing scaffolded instructional/information literacy sessions to students and faculty in those disciplines, and representing those disciplines in collection development decisions within the University Libraries. Engages in research & service to support this role and the tenure-track position.

Minimum Education Requirements

American Library Association-accredited Master’s Degree is required.

Minimum Experience and Skill RequirementsPreferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Subject knowledge preferred.

Physical DemandsWork HoursMinimum SalaryMaximum Salary Posting Details

Posting Date09/09/2019Closing Date10/04/2019Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three professional references, including one current or former supervisor

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents
    1. Cover Letter
    2. Curriculum Vitae
    Optional Documents
    1. Other Document

    Organization

    For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities.  Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

     

    Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.  Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) since 1928. 

    Recent Accolades: 

    • U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans 
    • Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck
    • G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School 
    • Forbes Best Employers List

     

     

    Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions).  The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings.

     

    The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. 

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    Telephone
    (270) 809-2146
    Location
    412 Sparks Hall
    Murray
    KY
    42071
    US

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