Engineering and Physical Sciences Librarian

R. Barbara Gitenstein Library at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Engineering and Physical Sciences Librarian.

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  TCNJ has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and is working to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice among our faculty, staff, and students. We strongly encourage a host of diverse, intersectional populations and cultures to apply, including, but not limited to, identities based on race, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, and veteran status. 

Summary of Responsibilities

Provides library services to TCNJ students, faculty, and staff, particularly in the School of Engineering and the Departments of Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics in the School of Science. Services include information literacy instruction, subject-specialized and general reference, and collection development and management of library resources in engineering and the physical sciences. Engages in scholarly and service activities expected of tenure-track librarians. Participates in a library and campus community that is working not just to promote but more fully realize diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice. Reports to the Dean of the Library. Some evening and weekend duties required.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as liaison to all departments in the School of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Integrative STEM Education) as well as to the Departments of Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics in the School of Science. Provides all necessary library support for these academic programs.

Instruction: Initiates and provides instructional programs primarily for students and faculty in the above-named departments. Provides individual and small-group consultation/instruction regarding engineering and physical sciences resources based on the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. Participates in general library information literacy programs.

Reference: Provides general reference service and research assistance in collaboration with the other public services librarians. Provides in-depth reference service to both undergraduate and graduate students and faculty in the above-named departments. Some evening and weekend duties required.

Collection Development: Coordinates collection development and management for the above-named disciplines. Works closely with the departmental faculty to assess the information needs of the academic programs and to select library resources in varied formats.

Additional Responsibilities: Contributes to the field through scholarly and professional conferences and publications. Serves on library and college-wide committees. Participates in professional organizations. Carries out other activities required to attain tenure. Support for professional development and scholarship, including designated research time, funding for conferences and professional development, and a tenure process mentor are provided.

Qualifications

Required: ALA-accredited master's degree received by the time employment begins and a broad knowledge of engineering and physical sciences resources. Educational background and/or experience in a field relevant to engineering or physical science. (Relevant experience may include, but is not limited to, academic libraries, teaching or research positions, corporate or laboratory settings, etc.) Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated excellence in communicating across a diverse range of constituencies; initiative, flexibility, and a strong service orientation.

Preferred: Significant experience using engineering and physical sciences resources. Experience working in an academic library. Collection development experience. Reference or instruction experience. Knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies. Additional graduate degree in an appropriate discipline. Record of scholarship and service.

Employer Qualifications

• Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for all non-classified positions.

About The College of New Jersey

Founded in 1855, TCNJ is a selective public primarily undergraduate institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. TCNJ emphasizes the residential experience for our nearly 7,400 full-time students, 30% of whom are self-described as members of groups traditionally underrepresented in academe and STEM. Students benefit from a 13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 21 students, which has contributed to TCNJ attaining a first-year to sophomore retention rate of 93%, a 4-year graduation rate of 75% (7th highest in the U.S. for public institutions), and a 6-year graduation rate of 87% (among the highest in the country). TCNJ has also received national recognition for the adoption and promotion of the teacher-scholar model for our faculty and deep engagement of our undergraduates in research, scholarship, and creative activity. In part because of TCNJ’s intentional and comprehensive integration of research into our undergraduate curricula and institutional culture, an increasing number of TCNJ graduates have pursued and completed doctoral degrees over the past ten years. TCNJ also has a Phi Beta Kappa chapter—an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ’s seven schools—Arts and Communication; Business; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Science. TCNJ is located within an hour of New York City and Philadelphia. The College’s campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty. For more information, visit www.tcnj.edu.

R. Barbara Gitenstein Library is a five-story, 135,000-square-foot facility that serves as an intellectual, cultural, and social center for the college. In addition to housing traditional library collections and services, the building provides 26 group study rooms, two instructional computer labs, a cafe, a late-night study area, and a 105-seat multi-purpose auditorium. The library's collections consist of approximately 750,000 volumes in multiple formats (including eBooks) that have been selected by faculty and subject-specialist librarians to support course offerings of the college and to provide a broad representative collection of titles across many disciplines. The library has access to more than 75,000 periodical titles in a variety of formats.

Appointment and Application Information

Appointment: This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty librarian position. Tenure-track appointments come with an initial contract of three years, with regular evaluations and the opportunity for renewal leading up to the tenure decision at the end of the fifth year. Rank and salary for this position are commensurate with experience: either Librarian 3/Instructor in the Library, or Librarian 2/Asst. Professor in the Library. The starting salary range is $60,400—$84,500, depending on rank. Competitive benefits package, with many options including TIAA/CREF. This position is available July 1, 2022.

To apply: Qualified candidates should provide a letter highlighting their interest and qualifications, a curriculum vitae or resume, and a statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (1-2 pages). Please include the names and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, all materials must be received by March 15th, 2022.

 

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