Baylor University

Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor University is the oldest university in Texas and the world’s largest Baptist University.  Baylor’s mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.  Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university all while retaining and remaining grounded in our strong Christian mission as described in Baylor 2012.

Science Librarian

The Science Librarian will provide general and specialized research assistance and curriculum-integrated information literacy
programs for the sciences, computer science, engineering and related disciplines; participate in collection development and liaison activities for assigned academic units, developing strong partnerships with faculty in those units; analyze trends in the research programs and curricula of assigned units; keep current with trends in the literature and scholarship of the disciplines themselves, and use this knowledge to build and manage the Libraries’ collections in assigned disciplines; promote new modes of scholarly communication and solicit Baylor’s scholarly output for inclusion in the institutional repository; contribute to the development of online learning resources and tools; maintain and develop subject web pages; support and enhance faculty use of course management software; represent Baylor at regional and national conferences and meetings; meet University expectations for scholarship and service; serve on Library and University committees as appointed or elected.

Applicants should possess an ALA-accredited Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience; knowledge in one or more of the following areas: science, computer science, engineering, and mathematics; plus competency to serve clients in all scientific fields; ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and library clients in a service-oriented, research intensive environment; effectiveness in preparing and conveying information in a variety of learning environments; familiarity with the concepts, goals, and methods of information literacy; facility with technology and its application in academic contexts; demonstrated creativity, initiative and self-direction

To apply, please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references via email to Mrs. Sinai Wood, Chair, Science Librarian Search Committee, at Sinai_Wood@baylor.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 26, 2009 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, your application must be completed by October 23, 2009.  Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To learn more about the above position, the Baylor University Libraries, and Baylor University, please visit the appropriate URL http://www.baylor.edu/hr_services/index.php?id=22640 ; http://www.baylor.edu/lib; or http://www.baylor.edu.

Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.