General Librarian/Assistant Professor - Lake Charles, United States - McNeese State University

Description

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of

General Librarian/Assistant Professor

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DEPARTMENT:
Frazar Memorial Library


POSITION INFORMATION:
This is a full-time, 12-month, faculty position.

Appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor.

This position is eligible for promotion and tenure.

The appointment is available immediately.


POSITION NUMBER:
F99994


SALARY:
$50,000


DEADLINE:
Position is open until filled.


APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS:
For the application process, applicants


MUST
complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:
Cover Letter
Resume

Three References (include:
name, phone number, and e-mail address)
Unofficial Transcripts
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nly completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY,

click on the

"APPLY"

button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the HR Employment Liaison:
Kim Dronett at

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TDD:
The General Librarian performs a broad range of responsibilities.

This is considered an entry-level position with an eye towards specialization in another area of the library.


The General Librarian will:
Supports the Public Service Department by participating in the reference desk rotation for on-site and virtual reference service.

Assists the Technical Services Department with the maintenance of the library catalog, updating and correcting electronic resource data, performing scheduled reports, and tracking usage statistics.

Provides patrons and staff with assistance to hardware, software, and library resources.
Produces and maintains library-related Internet content, such as Libguides.
Designs and composes written reports for the library, University, and accreditation agencies as needed
Collaborates with other library staff by producing library policies and procedures and participating in special projects and initiatives
Serves on committees at the University and State level
Meets University requirements for tenure and promotion, as well as other University policies
Commitment to professionalism through membership and service in library associations, professional conferences, continuing education, and staying informed of library trends and technological developments

Maintains a collegial environment within a diverse university community that includes faculty, students, library staff, and other members of the university community, members of the profession, and the general public.

Open and close the library on occasion.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor; This position is eligible for promotion and tenure.

Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution required, or enrolled in a such a program with an expected graduation by May 2025.

Prior experience working in an academic library required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or related office software suite.
Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of people.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Physically capable of retrieving library materials from multiple locations, pushing loaded book carts, and lifting twenty pounds.

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System.

Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists.

We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees.

Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of

Inclusive Excellence:
Voice: ; TDD/TTY,

Hearing Impaired:
;or

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The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S.

citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment.

McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-"Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees"-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities:

Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency.

The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (

) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

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