Faculty Position - Librarian
Faculty Position - Librarian
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$ 60595 - 81501
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Position Summary:
Vanguard University Library seeks a collaborative and adaptable Faculty Librarian who brings both a breadth of knowledge and the ability to contribute meaningfully across multiple areas of library work. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging in varied responsibilities shifting fluidly between teaching technology archives and patron services based on emerging priorities and personal strengths. The successful candidate will serve the Vanguard community by providing instruction reference and research support while also participating in the ongoing stewardship and development of the librarys physical and digital collections including the university archives. This role is a key part of our team-based model that values curiosity collaboration initiative and a commitment to excellence.
Essential Functions:
- Deliver research support and information literacy instruction to undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines.
- Partner with faculty to integrate information literacy and library resources into academic programs.
- Provide leadership or support in multiple functional areas based on the candidates expertise (e.g. instruction systems metadata access services outreach or archives).
- Support the university archives including access organization and outreach efforts related to Vanguards history and institutional memory.
- Engage with assigned academic departments as a library liaison supporting resource needs and faculty collaboration.
- Contribute to ongoing efforts to assess and improve library services and collections.
- Participate in reference and research help coverage including one evening per week and occasional weekends.
- Support university accreditation efforts by providing data and documentation on library contributions to student learning and academic quality.
- Participate in faculty and university committee service.
- Support the mission and vision of Vanguard University and integrate Christian faith into the practice of librarianship.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. Library and Information Science Education History Instructional Design or a related discipline) from a regionally accredited institution.
- Demonstrated experience providing research support or instruction in an academic or educational setting.
- Ability to contribute meaningfully in at least one area of library practice (e.g. instruction archives systems outreach access services metadata).
- Evidence of adaptability initiative and the ability to work collaboratively within a team -based environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to supporting the mission vision and faith integration goals of Vanguard University as a Christian institution of higher education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MUS or equivalent library degree from an ALA-accredited program or doctorate in a complementary academic discipline to others within the library te a m.
- Experience working in a college or university library setting.
- Demonstrated ability to teach or design curriculum related to information literacy across modalities.
- Experience with archives management including digitization preservation and institutional sto ryte lling .
- Familiarity with integrated library systems discovery tools or emerging educational technologies.
- Evidence of scholarly activity professional development or service in the field of librarianship or higher education.
- Complementary expertise (e.g. instructional design digital humanities assessment metadata or faith integrated teaching) that enhances the capabilities of the existing library team.
- Ability to support accreditation and assessment processes through data collection analysis and reporting.
- Familiarity with Vanguards culture history and faith tradition.
Salary:
Full-time position. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for an appointment to an endowed professorship with additional compensation.
Assistant Professor: $60595 to $81501
Associate Professor: $70676 to $95190
Professor: $82031 to $113974
Placement at appropriate rank (e.g. Assistant Associate or Full Professor) and initial salary is dependent upon education experience and based on Vanguards faculty compensation schedule. The upper range is reserved for candidates that demonstrate the highest level of proficiency within a particular rank. Vanguard University also offers a very competitive and generous benefits package.
Vanguard offers both tenure track and term faculty contracts; the type of contract offered will be determined based on the candidates qualifications at the time of hire.
Questions about this position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. James Woodrow ().
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please complete the application and upload the required documents below. Please do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.
Accompanying Essays:
- Personal Testimony of Relationship with Jesus Christ. Please provide a brief account of your experience of coming to faith in Christ. Include current church attendance ministry outreach and service involvement any experience you have had with the Assemblies of God or other Pentecostal churches.
- Philosophy of Christian Education and Role of a Christian University. Explain what you believe to be the elements essential to the educational theory & practice of a Christian University.
- Integration of Faith Teaching and Scholarship. Explain how you integrate your faith with your discipline & in your teaching and scholarship.
Curriculum vitae includes:
- Colleges/universities attended location & degree or units earned.
- Majors or fields of study undergrad & graduate majors minors & areas of concentration.
- With the most recent a chronological listing of teaching experience - name and location of institutions title/academic rank full/part-time dates of employment
- A specific listing of courses previously taught
- Publications presentations honors awards and memberships in professional organizations
- With the most recent employment position/title full/part-time dates of employment
- Any other qualifying experience paid/voluntary other.
References - Names e-mail and phone numbers of at least 3 people not related to you whom we may contact for an evaluation of your professional abilities.
Pastoral reference letter - Pastor or church leader.
Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts accepted to apply. If selected notarized transcripts are required prior to employment.
* All of the above requested attachments must be included with your application in order to be considered. Applications will be accepted until position is filled or until there are a sufficient number of applicants.
Employment Type
Full Time
