Social Sciences Librarian, West Chester University, (West Chester, PA)

Posted November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community of educators whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University (WCU) Libraries invites applicants for the position of Social Sciences Librarian. This is a Full-Time, 9-month, Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor position. The position begins in August 2025.

The Social Sciences Librarian will be expected to develop responsive collections, teach inclusive instruction, provide research support, and make scholarly contributions to the profession. This faculty position involves responding to the scholarly and curricular needs of their assigned social science departments and identifying opportunities for engagement and collaboration. The ideal candidate is people-centered and thrives in collaborative environments. The faculty member will collaborate with other university faculty and staff to ensure student success. May work some evening and weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a Library Science program or closely related degree from an accredited American Library Association program
• At least 2 years of working experience in an academic library, research environment, or social sciences field; working independently and collaboratively with others
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally, and present dynamically to a variety of constituents
• Experience teaching and familiarity with core principles of information literacy
• Demonstrated experience advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic degree or coursework in the social sciences; and/or
• Experience as a social science librarian, or work within a related field; and/or
• Demonstrated project management skills, leadership, and initiative; and/or
• Familiarity with a variety of instructional and library software/technology/applications such as learning management systems, SpringShare applications, Primo, Alma, etc.; and/or
• Experience using a wide range of social science information/data resources and databases; and/or
• Familiarity with social science research methods and scholarly publishing trends; and/or
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a collegial academic setting; and/or
• Experience developing, curating, and assessing library collections especially related to the social sciences; and/or
• Experience providing reference and research services in-person and virtually to students and faculty; and/or
• Record of professional service, scholarship, publication, and/or presentations at a national level

How to Apply:

To view the full job description and apply online visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
 
Review of application will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must successfully complete the application and interview process to be considered as a finalist.
Required Documents for Consideration
To be considered as an applicant for this position, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vita
• List of three references with contact information (Include position title, phone number, and email address).
• Diversity statement (See below)