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Work Type : Faculty full-time
Location : Abilene
Categories : Library Services
About ACU
Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.
Title of Position
Theological Librarian
Posting Location
Department
Brown Library
Employee Class
Faculty Full-Time
Faculty Position Information
Faculty Rank : Assistant Professor
Serves as a subject-specialist librarian in the field of religion and theological studies. Teaches one course per year for the College of Biblical Studies. Offers bibliographic instruction to students, especially students of religion. Works with the Collection Services department in Religion and related areas. Serves as a librarian / archivist for the Center for Restoration Studies. Responsible to the Director of Public and Reference Services.
Basic Responsibilities :
- Offers reference services to all students as needed. Serves as the primary reference librarian for students of religion.
- Manages the day-to-day operations of the Gaines Stanley Theological Reading Room, a departmental library with approximately 80,000 volumes that supports the ACU community.
- Teaches one course in Research Methods for all graduate students in theological studies.
- Has primary responsibility for collection development in religion and related areas.
- Manages collections endowments for the acquisition of theological materials.
- Supervises weeding and evaluating of gift books in the subject field.
- Selects materials for purchases, working with faculty and other librarians.
- Offers bibliographic instruction to all students, especially students of religion.
- Supervises one part-time professional and several student employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Additional Information
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security-sensitive positions.
Advertised : December 18, 2024 Central Standard Time
Applications close : Open until filled
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