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Position Title: Information Services Librarian-Music Specialty
Institution: Mansfield University
General Information: Tenure-track Instructor or Assistant Professor position starting during the fall semester 2006.
Responsibilities: Provide general reference service (including evening and weekend rotation) in a team-approach environment: retrieve information using a variety of print, electronic and online resources; and serve as liaison for the purposes of collection development and library user instruction for Music, Literature, and other Humanities disciplines. About one-fourth of daily duties will be committed to music librarianship. To learn more about the North Hall Library and our commitment to students, visit us at: http://lib.mansfield.edu/.
Qualifications / Requirements: Required: 1) MLS from an ALA-accredited institution (PhD required for appointment at Assistant Professor rank); 2) excellent written and oral communication skills; 3) demonstrated teaching ability; 4) significant knowledge of music literature as evidenced by course work, degree or experience in several music disciplines; 5) demonstrated proficiency in using computer technologies including MS Office Suite and online searching skills; and 6) completion of a successful interview (which includes a 30-minute presentation) and criminal background check. Desired: 1) appropriate work experience in an academic library; and 2) experience in audio and print digitization and other library computer technologies and applications. Must complete additional graduate course work to be eligible for tenure.
Essential Functions: Provide general and music reference assistance; provide library user instruction; and complete liaison, instruction and collection development responsibilities for an integrated collection of books, recordings and other materials. Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and speaking. Use computer skills proficiently and acquire new technology skills as needed. Work cooperatively within the department. Continued scholarly growth and service to the department, university, or community are some of the requirements for tenure.
Salary, Rank & Benefits: Instructor or Assistant Professor rank. Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience. Nine-month, academic-year salary range begins at $40,599 for Instructor and $46,999 for Assistant Professor. Faculty Benefits: http://www.passhe.edu/content/?/office/employee/SystemHR/benefits
Deadline: Review of applications will begin: June 15, 2006. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Application: Submit a letter of intent; resume; copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to:

Search Committee
attn: Position F2006-06
Human Resources Department
109 Alumni Hall
Mansfield University
Mansfield, PA 16933

A condition of employment is a complete set of official transcripts for all academic work. Completion of a Mansfield University faculty application is required for interview candidates. AA/EOE

Employment Questions:
  • John Boselli (Manager): 570-662-4052 ; email: jboselli@mnsfld.edu
  • Laurie Buck (Secretary): 570-662-4050 ; email: lbuck@mnsfld.edu
  • Email application materials to: lbuck@mnsfld.edu (Please limit attachments to 20 pages)
  • Fax: 570-662-4117
  • TDD Number: 570-662-4800
  • Mailing Address: 109 Alumni Hall, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA 16933
  • Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am to 4:15 pm est
Setting: Located in the beautiful hills of north-central Pennsylvania, Mansfield University is a public liberal arts college in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Current enrollment is approximately 3,400 students. The university falls within Tioga County which is noted for its quality of life and numerous recreational opportunities. It is home to five state and federal parks, seven lakes, the Pine Creek Rail Trail, and the 50-mile long gorge of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. The university is an hour south of the Finger Lakes and wineries of upstate New York.