[Michlib-l] WMU Libraries - Term Librarian Position

[Julie A Garrison]

The University Libraries at Western Michigan University seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Professor, Humanities Liaison Librarian.

Western Michigan University is seeking a humanities liaison librarian to fill a 35-hours a week, benefits-eligible, one-year term faculty position in the WMU Libraries’ Instruction and Outreach Department. The humanities covered by this position include English, Communication, Spanish, Philosophy, Gender & Women’s Studies, Comparative Religion, and World Languages & Literatures. Entry-level applicants who have comfort and confidence with teaching and reference are welcome.

Western Michigan University Libraries is committed to the University’s strategic direction on inclusive excellence and equity and actively works to promote a diverse and accessible University culture. WMU Libraries strongly encourages applications from candidates in underrepresented groups, multilingual candidates, and those with a passion for inclusion, accessibility, disability advocacy, and related themes.

In support of the Libraries commitment to career development, the incumbent will enjoy many opportunities to develop a professional record. Support will be provided for time to attend professional development activities, initiating scholarship, and developing service experience. Starting salary for this position is $64,250 for those eligible to be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor and $52,625 at the rank of Instructor. This position is not eligible for moving expenses.

A cover letter, CV, and list of references should be submitted via the WMU career site at https://wmich.edu/hr/jobs.  Review of applications begins immediately with expectations of the successful candidate starting as soon as possible and extending through December 30, 2022, with possible renewal for a second one-year term.

Responsibilities:
• Planning, teaching, and assessing information literacy instruction sessions in the assigned liaison areas
• Consulting with classroom faculty on information-literacy related assignment design and content-related library collections
• Meeting with students for individual reference consultations, which includes maintaining an open online calendar for scheduling consultations
• Providing online reference via email and LibChat
• Updating LibGuides, online tutorials, and other online learning objects to support the curriculum in the assigned liaison areas
• Promoting library resources and services to the assigned liaison departments via multiple communication channels
• Responding to inquiries about library instruction, reference, and collections
• Participating in library events and initiatives
• Supporting colleagues with high teaching loads as needed
• Participating in faculty governance and other shared leadership opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:
• A master’s degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or international equivalent as identified by ALA, or a completed bachelor’s degree and verified enrollment in an MLIS program with an anticipated graduation date no later than May 30, 2022.
• Demonstrated potential for achievement in library instruction and reference in a liaison librarian environment, including comfort in initiating new conversations, public speaking, and facilitating group activities.
• Familiarity with common library instruction tools and resources, such as discovery tools, humanities databases, LibGuides, teaching and learning tools (such as Blackboard or D2L), assessment software, and citation managers.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated content knowledge in the humanities.
• Experience in an academic or public library in an instruction or reference role.


A master’s degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or an international equivalent as identified by ALA is required.
Applicants currently completing a master’s degree may be considered with proof that the degree is in progress and will be complete by May 30, 2022.

Please visit https://wmich.edu/hr/jobs for further information regarding the position requirements and application procedures. Review of applications will begin October 11, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Only applications submitted through the WMU Jobs website will be considered.

The position is a fiscal year, term appointment and will be based on Western Michigan University’s main campus in Kalamazoo, MI. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activities.

Western Michigan University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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