Health Sciences Librarian - Assistant Professor

‌ Serves as librarian liaison to students and faculty learning and teaching in the Health Sciences courses. Offers bibliographic instruction to students, especially students of Nursing and Allied Health, Basic Health Sciences, Public Health and Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, and Pre-Med. Works with collection development in these areas. Responsible to the Director of Reference/Public Service.

Basic Responsibilities:

A. Offers reference and instructional services to all students as needed. Serves as primary reference and instructional librarian for health sciences departments and courses. B. Has primary responsibility for Collection Development in health sciences. 1. Selects materials for purchases, working with faculty and other librarians. 2. Supervises the weeding and evaluation of gift books in the subject field. C. Participate in the Library's instructional programs, especially first-year seminar and new student orientation programs. D. Performs other duties as assigned by the

Director of Reference/Public Service Qualifications:

Professional 1. Master's degree from an American Library Association-accredited library science program 2. Additional undergraduate or graduate degree in a health sciences or natural sciences field strongly preferred. 3. High level of interpersonal communication skills. 4. Teaching and/or library experience preferred. ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire. Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 88 baccalaureate majors that include more than 175 areas of study, 77 areas of study in master's degree and specialist programs, and five doctoral programs. It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities. ACU's mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university's online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Questions? Contact Human Resources at humanresources@acu.edu or call 325-674-2359.