Clinical Assistant Professor/Collections and Scholarly Communications Librarian

Clinical Assistant Professor/Collections and Scholarly Communications Librarian

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Summary: The University of Illinois Springfield invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor/Collections and Scholarly Communications Librarian position beginning July 16, 2025. The person in this position works collaboratively with other faculty and staff within the library and throughout the university. They enhance teaching and learning for students, faculty, and staff by providing leadership on issues related to scholarly communications and library collections. They are responsible for coordinating, assessing, and strategically developing the library's collections and managing collections budgets. They contribute to library university initiatives to promote student success and retention initiatives

This is a full-time on-campus position and benefit-eligible non-tenured 12-month academic appointment. UIS faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the university community to perform professional responsibilities as assigned.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching

COLLECTION MANAGEMENT: In collaboration with library departments, provides leadership in developing a user-centered, holistic collections strategy that supports teaching, learning, and research. 

·        Oversee the collection development budget, monitor expenditures, and prioritize acquisitions based on usage and academic priorities.

·        Responsible for developing and implementing the Library’s collection policies and collection strategy that aligns with institutional goals.

·        Creates reports and analytics using disparate and aggregated data to inform collection decisions.

·        Advocates for library collections and resources as elements of student success.

·        Contribute to library collection development including selection and deselection.

·        Maintains awareness of collection development trends.

SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATIONS: Provides leadership and direct outreach and support to the University community on issues related to scholarly communications. 

·        Develops an educational program that empowers faculty, staff, students, and community partners to make informed decisions regarding copyright and fair use; authors rights and open access publishing; institutional and open repositories; and other related topics.

·        Teach, consult, and create educational materials and instructional aids related to scholarly communications.

·        Administer the IDEALS repository, develop best practices for identifying and ingesting content, and collaborate with campus partners to showcase campus scholarship.

·        Collaborating with campus partners, advocates for and supports affordable and open education resource initiatives.

·        Maintains awareness of scholarly communication trends and copyright law.

INSTRUCTION, CONSULTATION, AND REFERENCE: Provide instruction, research consultations, and reference assistance to promote the effective use of information resources to enhance learning outcomes and research quality.  

·        Conducts information literacy instruction for specific courses or groups.

·        Provides research consultations in person or online.

·        Provides reference assistance in person and via email, chat, and phone.

·        Prepares research guides, web pages, course software modules, and other instructional aids.

·        Participates in developing and implementing information literacy initiatives to support UIS baccalaureate goals and learning outcomes.

·        May teach a section of any courses offered by the library.

Service

DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES: Engage in the planning, facilitating, and assessment of departmental activities such as outreach, programming, and student employee training.  

·        Collaborates with other faculty and staff to develop and provide outreach services, including orientations, student events, giving campaigns, and other library or campus initiatives.  

·        Contributes to the support and training of library student employees.

·        Collaborate with department and library colleagues to implement and assess policies, procedures, and workflows that impact the work of the department.

·        Collaborate with department and library colleagues to implement and assess tools and software that impact the work of the department.

**GOVERNANCE AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: ** Serves on departmental and campus committees and engages in professional activities. 

·        Participates in library committees as assigned.

·        Participates in university committees as assigned.

·        Participation in professional organizations and conferences at the local, state, regional, and/or national level.

·        Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in library science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited school. Two years of experience in an academic or research library or equivalent experience or course work with an emphasis on collection management and/or scholarly communications.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience with collection development efforts. Demonstrated experience with collection assessment and/or data-informed decision making. Demonstrated knowledge of trends in scholarly communications. Demonstrated record of increasing responsibility in an academic or professional organization setting.

Application deadline: 2/26/2025

$50-72,000, depending upon qualifications and experience

Application instructions: Click the "Apply Now" button at the top or bottom of the posting, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload current curriculum vita or resume and a letter of application addressing your qualifications for the responsibilities of this position. Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after application deadline and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.

About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu

**About Springfield, Illinois: **https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community/

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State Universities Retirement System

1. You do not pay Social Security taxes and your earnings will not be on your Social Security record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)
2. Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

• Social Security benefit and
• Social Security benefit as a spouse

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at [email protected] or call 217-206-6652.