TENURE -TRACK LIBRARY FACULTY POSITION

San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University invites applications for a
tenure-track library faculty position in the J. Paul Leonard Library
beginning August 2, 2000.  The successful candidate will be expected
to fulfill a combination of responsibilities in the areas of
instruction, reference, collection development and liaison work with
discipline-based faculty.  Primary subject responsibilities in the
social sciences, with secondary focus in creative arts or business.
Appointment is expected to be at the rank of Senior Assistant
Librarian with a minimum salary of $46,488. As faculty, librarians
are expected to meet faculty requirements for tenure and promotion.
Tenure is normally granted with seventh year reappointment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited Masters in Library and
Information Science. Minimum one year post-MLS academic library
experience with instruction and reference responsibilities. Ability
to provide research advice on the use of print and electronic
resources, including government sources.  Experience and demonstrated
knowledge in the teaching of electronic resources, including
Internet/World Wide Web-based resources and understanding of the
issues related to their delivery and access. Working knowledge of new
and emerging technologies and familiarity with their impact on higher
education and research. Ability to work independently and as a member
or leader of a team. Ability to work effectively with culturally
diverse campus constituency. Excellent oral and written communication
skills. Strong service ethic. Ability to work evenings and weekends.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and experience with collection
development and management of print and electronic resources
supporting university curricula.   Academic background and/or
professional experience supporting areas of the social sciences, and
the arts or business.  Technical knowledge of electronic delivery
systems in current use in libraries, experience with Web development
and/or management or the like.

Information about the J. Paul Leonard Library, and an enhanced
position description is available at: http://www.library.sfsu.edu.

San Francisco State University, a member of the California State
University system, serves a diverse student body of 27,000
undergraduate and graduate students.  The mission of the University
is to promote scholarship, freedom, human diversity, excellence in
instruction, and intellectual accomplishment.  SFSU faculty are
expected to be effective teachers and demonstrate professional
achievement and growth through continued research, publications,
and/or creative activities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of applications will begin April 3,
2000 and continue until the position is filled.  Candidates should
submit a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and
telephone numbers of three references to:

Pam Kullberg, Personnel Coordinator
J. Paul Leonard Library
San Francisco State University
1630 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132-4030

San Francisco State University is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer. Minorities, women, and persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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