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The University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries invites applications from innovative and enthusiastic service-oriented professionals for the position of Social Sciences Research & Instruction Librarian. The Social Sciences Research & Instruction Librarian is a tenure-stream faculty position reporting to the Faculty Director of Research and Instruction. Duties include general and specialized reference in the social sciences and humanities, including responsibilities associated with an information commons; virtual reference; instruction services and classroom teaching as part of an active library instruction program; and selecting library materials and managing collections in one or more social sciences disciplines. This position serves as liaison to students and faculty in one or more assigned academic departments and assumes primary responsibility for providing advanced research assistance and information literacy instruction in relevant subject areas. Current needs may include the areas of education, anthropology, linguistics, or economics. The Social Sciences Librarian supports the integration of new technologies into the Department of Research and Instruction and actively participates in departmental policy planning and delivery of services. The Department of Research and Instruction provides virtual and in-depth personal reference and instructional services to the students and faculty of the University of Colorado at Boulder and specializes in services and collections for the social sciences and humanities. Significant parts of the responsibilities of this position are research and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Appointment and Salary: The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12 month), tenure-stream faculty member. Depending upon professional experience and demonstrated accomplishments in scholarly activity, creative work, and service, appointment may be at the level of senior instructor, assistant professor, or above. Starting salary range is $44,000-52,000. Benefits include 22 working days vacation; 10 paid holidays; liberal sick leave; University group health care plan; group life insurance; TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity; and support for scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave. Desirable Qualifications: Advanced degree in the social sciences; one-two years of experience in an academic library; experience in collection development; experience employing quantitative or qualitative research methodologies in the social sciences; understanding of data manipulation technologies; record of research or professional service at the national level.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by May 1, 2009. Application must be made online at www.jobsatcu.com, referring to posting number 806690, and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references. Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at Dylan.Wiersma@colorado.edu. The full position description can be viewed at http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobsocialsciences.htm. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. In addition, the University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.