Clemson University Libraries seek a service-focused, science-loving, collaborative librarian to serve as a Science Librarian. As a liaison to select departments in the sciences, the Science Librarian will provide research assistance, instruction, collection development, and outreach to students, faculty, and staff. The successful candidate will join an engaged faculty dedicated to fulfilling the libraries’ mission to provide innovative and inclusive collections, programs, services, and technologies that support Clemson University goals, and the information needs of all. Libraries’ faculty are members of the academic community, with responsibilities in the areas of librarianship, scholarship, and service. This is a 12-month tenure-track faculty position and works under the direction of the Head of Teaching and Learning, a department within the newly created division of Teaching, Learning, & Research.
Faculty rank and a minimum salary of $61,000 based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications
* ALA-accredited graduate degree in librarianship (proof of degree completion needed by date of appointment)
* Demonstrated interest in the sciences
* Demonstrated ability to teach and consult with researchers about STEMM information resources such as Web of Science, Agricola, or PubMed
* Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
* Demonstrated commitment to the promotion and enhancement of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience providing information and research services in an academic library (may be student internship experience)
* Teaching experience, which may include designing online resources, consulting with individual researchers or project teams, and planning in-person or virtual workshops or class sessions
* Demonstrated ability to carry out a liaison program through outreach, building relationships, and providing library services and support to diverse stakeholders
* Demonstrated ability to foster an environment of collegiality, respect, trust, and teamwork
* Undergraduate degree or second graduate degree in the sciences
Applicants should electronically submit all applications and related materials via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/102467. Required materials include a cover letter, professional curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three (3) references. Review of materials will begin immediately. Applications received by March 7, 2022 will be guaranteed consideration.
