Research Librarian for Humanities and Literature
The University of California, Irvine Libraries seeks a creative, knowledgeable, collaborative, and user-oriented Research Librarian for Humanities and Literature (RLHL) to plan and deliver innovative reference and instruction services, and to develop and manage excellent electronic, multimedia, and print collections in literature and the humanities. The RLHL will actively engage with faculty, students, and staff in several departments within the School of Humanities, including the Department of English and the Department of Comparative Literature. In addition, the RLHL may engage with additional departments within the School of Humanities depending on the successful candidate's areas of strength. More information about the School and its programs can be found at http://www.humanities.uci.edu/SOH/.
Qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. The UCI Libraries is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and advancing UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
The UCI Libraries, comprising the Langson Library, the Ayala Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library, are committed to innovation and excellence. The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles. Founded in 1965, UCI has approximately 36,000 undergraduate and graduate students and about 1,600 faculty and staff. Consistently ranked among the nation's best universities, UCI is noted for its top-rated research and graduate programs, extensive commitment to undergraduate education, and growing number of professional schools and programs of academic and social significance.
Appointment is anticipated to be at the Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian, or Librarian rank with a salary of $49,165 - $75,453.
Applications received by July 26, 2018 will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience.
- Educational background in English, Comparative Literature, or related humanities discipline.
- Successful teaching experience in a library or in higher education.
- Familiarity with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy, and demonstrated interest in information literacy and teaching.
- Strong understanding of key issues in collection management in literature and the humanities.
- Strong interest in working with students and faculty.
- Ability to provide effective specialized reference and instruction in literature and the humanities.
- Commitment to user-centered library services.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness within UCI Libraries and the campus.
- Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion.
Preferred:
- Experience assessing and evaluating digital resources in literature and the humanities.
- Educational background in critical theory or experience working with critical theory collections and resources.
- Knowledge of scholarly communication issues and trends within literature and the humanities.
- Experience managing or leading projects.
- Reading knowledge of one or more of the following languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.