DESCRIPTION
The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
This is a twelve-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor/Research & Instruction Librarian.
Hunter Library's mission is to support the academic community in carrying out teaching, research activities, and university service programs.Hunter Library's primary role is to assist Western Carolina University students in becoming competent and contributing members of the information society. This mission is accomplished by facilitating access to information and by teaching skills which promote discriminating use of information.
The Access, Research, and Instruction Services (ARIS) Department supports this mission by providing research assistance to the students, faculty, and staff of the university. Department members provide this assistance through both face-to-face and virtual interaction by using various forms of technology.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program of library or information science, or an international equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience providing information literacy instruction.
At least 2 years of experience providing research and reference assistance to library users in an interdisciplinary environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of the fine and performing arts, and general reference sources for these areas.