Assistant Professor - Research & Instruction Subject Librarian - 002091

$63,000 - $65,000/Yr

Western Carolina University - Cullowhee, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Cullowhee, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Professor - Research & Instruction Subject Librarian at Western Carolina University (WCU) is a full-time, tenure-track position located at the main campus in Cullowhee, NC. This role is integral to the Access, Research & Instruction Services department, where the librarian will provide a comprehensive range of research assistance, information literacy instruction, outreach, and collection development services to students and faculty across various departments, including Anthropology and Sociology, Communication, English, Political Science, and Public Affairs. The librarian will play a crucial role in supporting users' discovery of Hunter Library's extensive collection of historical resources, which includes print, microform, and digital formats, as well as unique materials in Special Collections and interdisciplinary resources such as retrospective newspaper collections. In addition to providing high-quality research assistance and library instruction, the librarian will participate in an active information literacy program and collaborate with colleagues on library-wide initiatives. The position requires flexibility, as the librarian may need to work outside traditional business hours. The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in professional scholarship and development, fulfilling tenure requirements in teaching/librarianship, service, and scholarship. This position offers a competitive salary range of $63,000 - $65,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation and sick leave, medical and retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development. WCU is recognized for its commitment to employee satisfaction, consistently ranking high on Forbes Best Employers lists. The university provides a supportive work environment with resources and programs aimed at promoting a healthy work/life balance, making it an attractive place for professionals in the field of library and information science.

Responsibilities

• Provide research assistance and information literacy instruction to students and faculty.
• Conduct outreach and collection development services for assigned departments.
• Support users' discovery of Hunter Library's resources, including historical collections and Special Collections.
• Participate in the library's information literacy program and collaborate on library-wide initiatives.
• Engage in professional scholarship and development activities.
• Assume additional duties, projects, assignments, and initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• A master's degree from an ALA-accredited program of library or information science, or an international equivalent.
• Experience providing research and/or reference assistance to library users.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.

Nice-to-haves

• An academic or professional background in the humanities and/or social sciences.
• Classroom teaching experience.
• Experience with instructional design software and instructional media production tools such as LibGuides, Panopto, Powtoon, etc.

Benefits

• Dental, vision, and health insurance plans with eligibility beginning on the first of the month following date of hire.
• Retirement plan contributions with employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan.
• Tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year at any UNC System campuses.
• Free group exercise classes multiple times per week.
• Discounted membership to the campus recreation center.
• Free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus.
• Pretax flexible spending accounts.
• 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual beginning after the first month of employment.
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.