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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno seeks a Life Sciences Librarian at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to provide library instruction, research consultation, and collection development services for students and faculty in disciplines such as agriculture, veterinary and rangeland sciences, biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, and environmental sciences. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. Located in the Libraries’ Research and Instructional Services department, this position will collaborate on initiatives related to outreach, systematic review support, research help services, scholarly communications support, assessment, and others.
This position is part of the University of Nevada, Reno Libraries’ liaison librarian program that emphasizes engaging information literacy instruction, research support for both novice and advanced researchers, and active engagement in outreach activities to promote the Libraries and build campus partnerships. The Libraries value excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong service orientation, a willingness to experiment with new methods and technologies, an openness to change, and a collaborative approach to meeting user needs. This is a tenure-track faculty position, with 70% of the expectations related to librarianship, 15% to scholarly activity and publication, and 15% to service activities. For more information see the Libraries’ Bylaws.
Key responsibilities for the position include:
Provide in-depth research consultations regarding specialized resources and tools for research in the life sciences to faculty, staff, undergraduate students, graduate students, and community members.
Design and conduct curriculum-integrated instructional sessions in the liaison areas both in person and online, in consultation with faculty regarding their teaching objectives.
Create and maintain library guides, and create effective online instructional materials such as LMS modules, online tutorials, and other learning objects.
Support library collections in the liaison areas, respond to faculty and student requests for library materials, and collaborate with other library departments on collections-related issues.
Be willing to learn about and provide support for evidence synthesis projects in the liaison disciplines through tasks such as assisting with project planning, teaching advanced search strategies, and teaching appropriate tools.
Provide support for the research needs of faculty and students in the sciences by responding to basic scholarly communications questions such as those related to open access and journal publication.
Participate in and extend the Research and Instructional Services Department’s outreach, promotion, assessment, and instructional initiatives, including research help services.
Work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse communities and cultures.
Conduct academic research, publish work in peer-reviewed journals and other outlets in the library and information science field, and present work at professional conferences.
Serve on professional and university committees and participate in other professional service activities.
Engage in continuous learning to update knowledge and skills related to science librarianship.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not have experience in all of the areas listed above.
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent by hire date
Two (2) years of experience in a library setting or an advanced degree in a life sciences discipline
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in library services
Preferred Qualifications
Background in and/or familiarity with sources, issues, and trends in science research and science librarianship
Experience collaborating with faculty in a liaison librarian capacity
Experience planning and delivering library services and/or information literacy instruction
Experience with technologies that support research skills and/or online learning (e.g., Canvas, Springshare, Zotero)
The Life Sciences Librarian is an in-person position housed on the University's main campus with occasional business travel, nights and weekends required.
Candidates will be hired at the level comparable to their experience.
Compensation
Assistant Professor, 12 month
Associate Professor, 12 month
Appointment may be at the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, depending on experience, record of scholarship, service and achievement. The minimum salary for appointment at Assistant Professor is $80,000. The minimum salary for Associate Professor is $90,000. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules
Remarkable Retirement!
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perks of Working at UNR!
Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
No state income tax
Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program
Total Compensation
The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits
Department Information
The University Libraries has been a cornerstone of the University since it was founded in 1874. Today it encompasses a blend of cutting-edge research facilities and services, including the state-of-the-art Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (main library), Special Collections and University Archives, DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library, Jon Bilbao Basque Library, and @One Digital Media and Technology Center. The University Libraries fulfills its mission to further intellectual inquiry and innovation; partner with students and faculty in the creation of new knowledge; and foster excellence in education through providing access to scholarly resources, active learning environments, contemporary technology, and knowledgeable assistance, all with an underlying core focus on diversity and inclusion.
Contact Information
Heather Damonte at hdamonte@unr.edu
Full-Time Equivalent
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Please attach the following documents to your application.
1) Resume/Vita
2) Cover letter
3) Reference contact information for three professional references
4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.
Posting Close Time
This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.
Posting Close Date
12/17/2024Note to Applicant
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HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
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About Us
The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”
Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine – and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.
As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education – comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute – the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.
Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information, please visit the University’s website.