What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor – Collection Development and Instruction Librarian position at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?
About the Position
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s Townsend Memorial Library seeks a qualified faculty member with an initial appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (non-tenure track), commensurate with experience. UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated librarians to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.
The Townsend Memorial Library supports instruction, research, creativity, and the advancement and transmission of knowledge as the University prepares students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.
UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, a historic town of 23,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.
Faculty Responsibilities
Activities required of all faculty include exemplary librarianship, collection development, professional development, and service to the library and the university.
Specific Responsibilities
Oversee the acquisition of all books and ebooks according to university policies and guidelines, including processing payments from the collections budget and recording transactions in the library’s Integrated Library System (Sierra from Innovative Interfaces).
- Coordinate with subject librarians on collection development matters such as selection, review, withdrawal, duplication, etc.
- Use the Integrated Library System to create and communicate reports as requested regarding expenditures and budgets.
- Serve as library liaison to selected academic programs.
- Provide Reference and Instruction services as needed.
- Develop procedures and workflows for training and efficiency.
- Participate in professional development activities in collection development and academic librarianship.
Qualifications
- Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the University’s mission and who will be an active participant in their local church.
- MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent library instruction and communication skills, a dedication to professional development, and commitment to quality improvement are essential.
- Appreciation for and ability to deal positively and sensitively with a variety of patrons.
- Meticulous attention to detail is required.
- Must agree to the University’s Employee Statement of Understanding.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match, and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan