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From: LHRSearches <ul-lhrsearches(a)psu.edu>
Date: 17 December 2012 12:52
Subject: [CLASSICS-L] Open Position: Classics and Humanities
Librarian, Penn State University
To: CLASSICS-L(a)lsv.uky.edu
*Tombros Librarian for Classics and Humanities*
The Pennsylvania State University Libraries
The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seek an outstanding
librarian to hold the endowed faculty position of Tombros Librarian
for Classics and Humanities in the George and Sherry Middlemas Arts
and Humanities Library on the University Park campus.
Responsibilities:
The Tombros Librarian for Classics and Humanities serves as a liaison
subject specialist for Ancient History, Classics, Ancient
Mediterranean Studies, Jewish Studies, and Religious Studies and
possibly other humanities disciplines by developing and managing
excellent collections, providing research consultation and reference
services to those studying these disciplines , providing an engaging
information literacy program, participating in scholarly communication
initiatives, and actively collaborating in outreach initiatives with
collegiate faculty in these disciplines. The successful candidate
will engage in research and scholarly publishing, demonstrate
leadership at the national/international level in professional or
disciplinary associations, participate actively in local, national,
and international digital humanities initiatives, and collaborate
effectively with colleagues in the Arts and Humanities Library and
throughout the Libraries. As a senior faculty member, the appointee
will provide leadership for library and university-wide initiatives.
Occasional teaching of credit-bearing courses is an option. This
position reports to the Head of the George and Sherry Middlemas Arts
and Humanities Library.
As an endowed faculty position, the Tombros librarianship provides
ample support for programs, collection development, travel, and
research. The University Libraries have extensive holdings in all
areas of classical studies in general and ancient Greek civilization
in particular. Because of the George P. Tombros Ancient Greek
Collection, Penn State has developed a world-class collection of
primary texts in ancient Greek. Other gifts, including the Tombros
Libraries Endowment in Classics, support classical studies in general.
Required Qualifications:
Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution
or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline; record of significant
contributions in collection development and research services at an
academic or research library; proficiency in Latin; substantial
academic background in classical literature, history, or related
disciplines; knowledge of current trends and methodologies in
humanities research and scholarly communications; interest in digital
humanities initiatives; excellent written, oral, and leadership
skills; evidence of an established reputation in scholarly
achievement; strong record of service; a desire to work in a
collaborative, student-centered environment.
Preferred qualifications:
Additional advanced degree in one of the relevant disciplines.
Knowledge of Greek, Hebrew, or other language relating to Classics
Experience participating in digital humanities initiatives.
Environment:
Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the Committee on
Institutional Cooperation (CIC), a consortium of the Big Ten
universities plus the University of Chicago. The Penn State University
Libraries are a strategic asset to Penn State, advancing intellectual
discovery, information literacy, and lifelong learning, all in support
of the University's strategic goals in teaching, research, service,
and outreach. Based on current Association for Research Libraries
investment rankings, The Pennsylvania State University Libraries are
ranked among the top ten research libraries in North America. A
student survey completed in 2010 found overall student satisfaction
with the University Libraries to be at the top of its category.
Collections exceed 5.8 million volumes and include more than 102,000
current serial subscriptions. The University Libraries are located at
University Park and 22 other locations throughout Pennsylvania, and
they serve approximately 6,000 faculty and 45,000 students at
University Park, and more than 96,000 students system-wide including
12,000 students enrolled in the World Campus, the online campus of
Penn State.
The University Park campus is set in the State College metropolitan
area, a university town located in central Pennsylvania. State College
offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational facilities, a
low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus is within a
half-day drive to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York
City, or Pittsburgh. The University Park Airport is served by three
major carriers with flights to Washington, Philadelphia, and Detroit.
For more information, please visit
http://www.libraries.psu.edu and
http://www.cbicc.org.
Appointment and benefits:
This is a tenure-track faculty position. Based upon the University
and Libraries' standards in librarianship, research, service, and
outreach, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will be
appointed at the rank of Librarian with tenure. Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits
include liberal vacation, excellent insurance and health care
coverage, state or TIAA/CREF retirement options, and educational
privileges.
Application Instructions:
Send a letter of application or nomination, resumé, and the names and
contact information of three professional references to Search
Committee, The Pennsylvania State University, Box TCL-CLL, 511 Paterno
Library, University Park, PA 16802. Applications and nominations may
also be sent to lap225(a)psu.edu. Please reference Box TCL-CLL in the
email subject line. Review of candidates will begin on January 29,
2013 and continue until the position is filled. Employment will
require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance
with University policies.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and
the diversity of its workforce.
--
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