[Libs-Or] Fwd: [REFORMANET] Residency Program Positions available at the University of Illinois

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From: Lori Mestre <lorimestre at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 6:50 AM
Subject: [REFORMANET] Residency Program Positions available at the
University of Illinois
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*Visiting Residency Librarian and Visiting Assistant Professor (Four
Positions) *


*University Library University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign*



The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Library is pleased to
announce a new opportunity for early-career librarians to gain professional
experience and mentoring through a new library residency program. The
residency program is offered to librarians within two years of receiving
their degrees. The University Library seeks opportunities to help early
career librarians embark on successful careers in academic and research
libraries. Through the program, the residency librarian will gain in-depth
work experience in academic librarianship, will be introduced to academic
library administration, and will gain experience designing, conducting, and
sharing the results of a research project. As part of a cohort of new
professionals, the resident will benefit from mentoring and the opportunity
to work closely with a group of individuals in the University Library.
Individuals hoping to help the library advance and with the interest in
developing themselves as a professional and scholar are encouraged to apply.



Time period:  Start date August 16, 2017 through – August 15, 2019



We are recruiting to fill four, two-year positions with individuals who
desire to build their skills and contribute to one of the following four
areas of strategic importance and need to the institution: African American
Studies Resident, Data Visualization, Digital Humanities Pedagogy, and
Digital Preservation.  .



Information on the projected responsibilities of the four positions is
available here: http://www.library.illinois.edu/residency.

*QUALIFICATIONS: Required: *ALA-accredited Masters of library and
information science or an equivalent degree received in 2015-2017 with
degree received by August 16, 2017; All successful applicants will have
demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively with others in a
team environment; All successful applicants will have demonstrated ability
to communicate effectively in writing as evidenced by their cover letter;
Familiarity with or demonstrated interest in the area(s) of librarianship
relevant to the specific residency positions in which the candidate has an
interest.  See https://jobs.illinois.edu for *Preferred.*



*Position Available:*  The expected start date for the four Visiting
Resident Librarians is August 16, 2017



*Salary and Rank:  *The salary for all four positions is $50,000. A
relocation allowance will be provided to offset documented expenses.
Successful candidate will join the University Library as Visiting Assistant
Professors.



*To Apply:*  To ensure full consideration, please create your candidate
profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your letter of interest
(detailing which position or positions you are interested in being
considered for and details about your skills and experiences in that
area),curriculum vitae, and contact information (including email addresses)
for three professional references. Please see this web page for more
information on each position (http://www.library.illinois.edu/residency).
Samples of relevant work or links to portfolios are also appreciated.
Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For
questions, please contact Library Human Resources at 217-333-8169
<(217)%20333-8169>.



*Deadline:* In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be
received by April 17, 2017. The review of applications will continue until
the position is filled.



*The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job
candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer*.



*The U of I is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled *
*www.inclusiveillinois.illnois.edu*
<http://www.inclusiveillinois.illnois.edu/>

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Lori Mestre
Professor and Head, Undergraduate Library
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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