[Sigsti-l] Fwd: Science Librarian position at Northern Illinois University

[Angela Murrell]

I am posting this job announcement on behalf of 
Nestor Osorio of the NIU Libraries.  - Angela


>NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
>
>SCIENCE LIBRARIAN
>
>Available: October 1, 2006
>
>Terms of Employment.
>12-month, full-time, tenure-track, faculty 
>appointment. Academic rank based on relevant 
>experience and educational background.
>
>Summary of Job Responsibilities.
>Participates in collection development and 
>management, reference and research services, and 
>bibliographic instruction at undergraduate and 
>graduate levels. Primary liaison assignment is 
>currently to the Biological Sciences and 
>Chemistry Departments. Provides service at the 
>reference desk, including some evenings and 
>weekends. Reports to Head, Science, Engineering 
>& Business Department. Fulfills requirements of 
>faculty status in areas of contributions to 
>librarianship, scholarly activities, and 
>service; participates in professional 
>activities, professional development, scholarly 
>research and publication; serves on library, 
>university, and/or professional committees.
>
>Qualifications.
>Required: An earned master's degree from an 
>ALA-accredited program or equivalent and 
>undergraduate degree in a science or related 
>discipline for appointment at the instructor 
>rank (temporary). Additional master's degree in 
>a science discipline required within four years 
>for eligibility for tenure-track appointment. 
>Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, 
>staff, students, and general public.
>Strongly Preferred: Master's degree in biological sciences or chemistry.
>Preferred: Second master's degree in a science 
>or related discipline required for appointment 
>at the assistant professor rank. Experience in 
>collection management and reference work at 
>graduate research level. Professional experience 
>teaching or providing library instruction. 
>Professional experience in an academic library/research institution.
>
>Salary and Benefits.
>Appointment rank and competitive salary 
>(beginning at $39,500/Instructor, 
>$42,000/Assistant Professor) will be based on 
>relevant experience and educational background. 
>The University offers an attractive package of 
>benefits including 24 days of paid vacation 
>annually; sick leave; state retirement plan; and 
>a flexible selection of medical, life, dental, 
>and vision insurance; and additional benefits.
>
>Application.
>Send cover letter, résumé, and the 
>name/address/phone numbers/email of three references to:
>Mary H. Munroe, Interim Dean. SEB Search. 
>University Libraries. Northern Illinois University
>DeKalb, IL 60115-2868
>Review of applications will begin September 1, 
>2006, and continue until position is filled.
>See https://www.ulib.niu.edu/jobs.cfm for a 
>complete job description and more information 
>about Northern Illinois University Libraries. AA/EEO Institution.