Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian (Open Rank)

Title: Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian

Category: Faculty, Librarian (Open Rank)

Department: Humanities and Social Sciences Librarians, Research and Academic Services Division

Salary Range: $54,000-$100,000, commensurate with the rank at appointment and experience.

Benefits: 2 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave, 3 Days Personal Leave, 15(16) Paid Holidays , Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription

As the largest university library system in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore area, the University of Maryland Libraries serve more than 37,500 students and 4,200 faculty of the flagship College Park campus. The University of Maryland Libraries share the teaching, learning and research goals of the university. Its role as a key academic resource is evident in its service to the academic community and its actionable strategic plan. Recent membership in the Big Ten Academic Alliance is particularly meaningful to the University Libraries and will further propel the university’s ascendancy in academic excellence.

The Humanities and Social Science Librarian (HSSL) is a member of the HSSL unit and reports to the Head of HSSL. The successful candidate will serve as a Humanities and Social Sciences subject librarian with responsibilities for collections management, general reference, and subject area research consulting, library instruction and other learning engagements, outreach and engagement, and scholarly communications and research data services. A robust understanding of computational and data research methods such as those in the digital humanities, statistical data analysis and use methods, text mining, or other quantitative and qualitative methods relevant to social science and humanities fields is desirable. Exact liaison responsibilities will depend on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, and unit needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master's degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or a non-USA equivalent; or a graduate degree relevant to the position's duties.

· Understanding of current and emerging trends in the assigned subject areas and in academic librarianship; knowledge of electronic resources and information technologies. The exact liaison responsibilities will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications and the unit’s needs.

· Demonstrated experience with reference, instruction and collection development in humanities and social sciences.

· Demonstrated experience with or demonstrated aptitude for working effectively and creatively with faculty and students.

· Subject background in assigned disciplines demonstrated through academic degrees, course work, or substantive experience.

· Ability to provide instruction, reference support, research support, and other forms of communication in both an online and physical environment.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to produce published scholarship.

· Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to function independently and in groups, build and maintain relationships with partners and library staff, and the ability to provide exceptional services to a diverse clientele.

· Demonstrated commitment to fostering a just, equitable, and inclusive workplace evidenced through work experience, education, professional development, professional service, and/or scholarship. Strong commitment to the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

For the full position description and faculty requirements, please go to https://www.lib.umd.edu/about/careers/staff-faculty.

Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty Ranks as established by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials. Applicants must meet the Libraries' requirements for promotion, which includes a commitment to professional development, service, and self-directed research, scholarship, and/or creative activities. For additional information, consult the following website: http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/2014-ii-100b.html .

The position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement.

APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at https://uhr.umd.edu/work_at_umd. No relocation assistance will be provided. You must be legally able to work in the United States; the University of Maryland Libraries will not sponsor individuals for employment. An application consists of a cover letter to include the source of advertisement, a curriculum vitae, and names/e-mail addresses of three references.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until open until filled with best consideration date of October 15, 2025.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically disqualify a finalist from employment in the position. The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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