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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Temple, TX · On-site +1

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Temple ... Excellent academic record, including authored/co-authored publications and contributions to ...

Tamus

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Temple, TX · On-site +1

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Temple ... Excellent academic record, including authored/co-authored publications and contributions to ...

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Academic Associates are professionals who support faculty and researchers in academic institutions. They assist with tasks such as research, data analysis, academic writing, teaching, and administrative duties. Their role often involves coordinating projects, preparing reports, and sometimes mentoring students. Academic Associates help ensure that academic departments run smoothly and that research projects are completed efficiently.

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Infographic showing various Academic Associate job openings in Waco, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,049 per year, or $38.5 per hour.

Assistant/Associate Professor - Collection Development and Instruction Librarian - Year Round

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's Townsend Memorial Library seeks a qualified faculty member with an initial appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (non-tenure track), commensurate with experience. UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated librarians to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.
The Townsend Memorial Library supports instruction, research, creativity, and the advancement and transmission of knowledge as the University prepares students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.
UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 23,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.
Faculty Responsibilities: Activities required of all faculty include exemplary librarianship, collection development, professional development; and service to the library and the university.
Specific Responsibilities: Oversee the acquisition of all books and Ebooks according to university policies and guidelines, including processing payments from the collections budget and recording transactions in the library's Integrated Library System (Sierra from Innovative Interfaces).
• Coordinate with subject librarians on collection development matters such as selection, review, withdrawal, duplication, etc.
• Use the Integrated Library System to create and communicate reports as requested regarding expenditures and budgets.
• Serve as library liaison to selected academic programs.
• Provide Reference and Instruction services as needed.
• Develop procedures and workflows for training and efficiency.
• Participate in professional development activities in collection development and
academic librarianship.
Qualifications:
  1. Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the University's mission and who will be an active participant in their local church.
  2. MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
  3. Excellent library instruction and communication skills, a dedication to professional development, and commitment to quality improvement are essential.
  4. Appreciation for and ability to deal positively and sensitively with a variety of patrons.
  5. Meticulous attention to detail is required.
  6. Must agree to the University's Employee Statement of Understanding.

Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are essential. Must be an active, and committed Christian.
Salaries and Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match, and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
Application Deadline:
Position will remain open until filled.
To Apply:
Please click the "Apply Now" link to apply for this position.
Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript copies, and evidence of quality teaching performance with your online application. Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB's mission and values, found at http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission. In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
For information regarding employment at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, please visit our Careers Site.

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