Dept Number/Name: 0-4001-000 Tampa Campus Library
College/Division: Acad Affairs-Tampa Library
Salary Plan: Faculty
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Compensation and academic rank commensurate with experience.
Position Number: 00009983
The USF Libraries
The USF Libraries—with locations in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-- are reinventing our service to research faculty and students, in the process becoming a model for other libraries. Our daily work brings us into contact with globally recognized faculty and researchers, and many of our collections are online and available worldwide. Being a part of the USF Libraries means being a part of a vibrant, creative, and forward-thinking organization.
Research & Instruction Librarians
As the fastest-rising university in America, the University of South Florida is shaping a better tomorrow. The USF Libraries invite you to join our team of Research and Instruction (R&I) Librarians to support our exceptionally talented faculty and students. We are looking for bright, friendly, and energetic individuals that celebrate diversity and inclusive excellence to work in teams to solve problems and meet scholar needs. We encourage applications from candidates who currently possess or demonstrate an interest in the following disciplines: Behavioral Sciences, Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, or STEM. Cover letters should indicate a preferred area of interest. The USF Libraries are committed to providing the professional development necessary for Research & Instruction Librarians to develop and grow in their disciplinary areas of interest. Utilizing your subject focus, along with our unique collections and services, together we can impact the future of Florida and libraries across the nation.
R&I Librarians participate in the library’s information literacy instruction initiatives and support high impact practices in courses and university initiatives. The new team of librarians will be creative and forward-thinking colleagues with strong interpersonal skills, who will expand partnerships across library departments and with colleagues across campuses. We value diversity of thought, perspective, and experience and we are actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. These positions report to the Director for Research & Instruction at the USF Libraries’ Tampa campus and are members of the Library Faculty.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
To be successful in this position, candidates will need:
Applications must be submitted through the Careers@USF website, Job ID 30198 and include a cover letter and CV. The cover letter should indicate a preferred area of interest: Behavioral Sciences, Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, or STEM fields. The R&I Department is committed to mentoring librarians at all levels by supporting professional development, research productivity, and professional service. Please go to www.lib.usf.edu/employment for more information. We are open to all levels of excellence. USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience):
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in library science earned by the time of appointment and appropriate experience as a professional librarian consistent with university guidelines. Evidence of professional growth through publication, association activities, or other contributions to the field. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Librarian.
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical address where the job position is located.
Applications must be submitted through the Careers@USF website, Job ID 30198 and include a cover letter and CV. The cover letter should indicate a preferred area of interest: Behavioral Sciences, Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, or STEM fields. The R&I Department is committed to mentoring librarians at all levels by supporting professional development, research productivity, and professional service. Please go to www.lib.usf.edu/employment for more information. We are open to all levels of excellence. USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.