Greater Western Library Alliance Inc is hiring: Life Sciences Librarian -- Unive

Life Sciences Librarian -- University Libraries, University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno seeks a Life Sciences Librarian at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to provide library instruction, research consultation, and collection development services for students and faculty in disciplines such as agriculture, veterinary and rangeland sciences, biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, and environmental sciences. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. Located in the Libraries’ Research and Instructional Services department, this position will collaborate on initiatives related to outreach, systematic review support, research help services, scholarly communications support, assessment, and others.

This position is part of the University of Nevada, Reno Libraries’ liaison librarian program that emphasizes engaging information literacy instruction, research support for both novice and advanced researchers, and active engagement in outreach activities to promote the Libraries and build campus partnerships. The Libraries value excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong service orientation, a willingness to experiment with new methods and technologies, an openness to change, and a collaborative approach to meeting user needs. This is a tenure-track faculty position, with 70% of the expectations related to librarianship, 15% to scholarly activity and publication, and 15% to service activities.

Appointment may be at the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, depending on experience, record of scholarship, service and achievement. The minimum salary for appointment at Assistant Professor is $80,000. The minimum salary for Associate Professor is $90,000.

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

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