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This position takes a leadership role in the design and development of interactive online learning environments to support the department's instructional programs and plays a pivotal role in providing the technical foundations for the department's use of web application software (Photoshop, Flash, Shockwave, Dreamweaver, WebCT, etc.) for educational initiatives. Additional responsibilities of this position include collection development and fund management for selected social science disciplines, including sociology. This position is a tenure-track faculty position reporting to the Head of Central Reference. The Central Reference Department provides general reference and instructional services and specializes in services and collections for the social sciences and humanities. Significant parts of the responsibilities of the position are research and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado at Boulder.

REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school by June 2002; experience and/or coursework demonstrating a commitment to the library's instructional role in undergraduate education; demonstrated ability to work in a team environment; experience using online courseware (e.g., WebCT, Blackboard) and web application software (Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, etc.); interest in the development of new services and collections for the social sciences; strong interpersonal skills and public service orientation; effective oral and written communication skills; demonstrated potential for research, scholarly work, and/or professional achievement at the national level. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: One or more years of experience providing reference and instruction in an academic library; coursework and/or experience in instructional content development and classroom teaching; demonstrated knowledge of creative applications of information technologies for educational purposes; familiarity with web scripting languages; working knowledge of digital audio and video technologies; academic background or demonstrated scholarly interest in the social sciences.

APPOINTMENTS: A successful candidate with demonstrated accomplishments in research and creative work will be appointed as a full-time (12 month) assistant professor on tenure track. A successful candidate with promise in research but lacking an established scholarly record will be appointed as a senior instructor (non-tenure track) for two years, with promotion to the tenure track and the rank of assistant professor upon a successful review. Benefits include 22 working days vacation; 10 paid holidays; liberal sick leave; University group health care plan; group life insurance; TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity; and support for scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is suggested that applications be on file with the committee by February 15, 2002. Send letter of application (indicate exact title of position) that addresses professional qualifications; resume; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Scott Seaman, Associate Director for Administrative Services, University Libraries, 184 UCB, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309-0184. The University of Colorado is an equal opportunity/nondiscrimination institution.

Position Announcement: Social Sciences Reference/Instruction Librarian: Instructional Technology Specialist