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The University of Nevada, Reno seeksa BusinessLibrariantoserve asliaisonto the College of Business, theDepartment ofCriminal Justice,and the Judicial Studies program.This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. The incumbent willprovide library instruction, research consultation, and collection development services for students and faculty inareassuch asaccounting, businessadministration,criminal justice,economics,entrepreneurship, finance,information systems, marketing,andmanagement.Located in the Libraries' Research and Instructional Services department, this tenure-track position will collaborate on initiatives related to outreach, research help services, scholarly communications support, assessment, and others.

This position is part of theUniversity of Nevada, RenoLibraries' 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 theLibrariesand build campus partnerships.TheLibrariesvalue 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 isa tenure-track faculty position, with 70% of the expectations related to librarianship, 15% to scholarly activity and publication, and 15% to service activities (for more information see theLibraries' Bylaws).The successful candidate for this position will have demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion inlibraryservices.

Theincumbent is expected to:

• Provide in-depth research consultationsregardingspecialized businessresources, such as those involving investment and financial data, company and industryinformation, market research, economic indicators, and patent and trademark research.

• Design and conduct curriculum-integrated instructional sessions in the liaison areas both in person and online, in consultation with facultyregardingtheir teachingobjectives.

• Create andmaintainlibrary guides, and create effective online instructional materials such as LMS modules, online tutorials, and other learning objects.

• Maintain familiarity withrecent trendsin research and teaching related to the liaison areas, such as those concerning journal publication, AI literacy, and evidence synthesis.

• Overseelibrary collections in the liaison areas, respond to faculty and student requests for library materials, and collaborate with other library departments on collections-related issues.

• Participate in and extend the Research and Instructional Services Department's outreach, promotion, assessment, and instructional initiatives, including research help services.

• Work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse communities and cultures.

• Conduct academic research, publish work in peer-reviewed journals and other outlets in the library and information science field, and present work at professional conferences.

• Serve on professional and university committees andparticipatein other professional service activities.

• Engage in continuous learning to update knowledge and skills related tobusinesslibrarianship.

Required Qualifications

• ALA-accreditedMLSor equivalent

• Two (2) years ofexperiencein a library or instruction settingor an advanceddegree in one ofthe liaison areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in and/or familiarity withsources, issues, and trendsin businessresearch

• Experience collaborating with faculty in a liaison librarian capacity

• Experience planning and deliveringlibraryservices and/orinformation literacy instruction

• Experience with technologies that support research skills and/or online learning (e.g., Canvas,Springshare, Zotero)

We encourage you to apply even if you do not have experience inall ofthe areasinthe preferredqualifications.This position can be hired at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.

Schedule

The Business Librarian is an in-person position housed on the University's main campus with occasional business travel, nights and weekendsrequired.

Salary

The minimum salary for appointment at Assistant Professor is$75,600.

The minimum salary for Associate Professor is$84,360.

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, depending on experience, record of scholarship,serviceand achievement.

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (12-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! 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.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance - Faculty Benefits

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate

• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

The University Libraries has been a cornerstone of the University since it was founded in 1874. Today it encompasses a blend ofcutting-edgeresearch facilities and services, including thestate-of-the-artMathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (main library), Special Collections and University Archives,DeLaMareScience and Engineering Library, Jon Bilbao Basque Library, and @One DigitalMediaand Technology Center. The University Libraries fulfills its mission to further intellectual inquiry and innovation; partner with students and faculty in the creation of new knowledge; and foster excellence in education through providing access to scholarly resources, active learning environments, contemporary technology, and knowledgeable assistance, all with an underlying core focus ondiversity and inclusion.