What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Practice/Reference Librarian, Nursing Online Library Specialist position at Purdue University?
The University Library at Purdue University Northwest invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor of Practice level for a nursing librarian. The position will support strategic focus areas of the University Library and the College of Nursing.
The successful candidate will work closely with both the College of Nursing and the University Library offer instruction sessions for both in person and online nursing students at the Hammond and Westville campuses. This may involve co-teaching with nursing faculty, one on one research sessions with students and faculty, and assisting faculty to design curricula to assist the college of nursing. The university’s procedures for appointing and promoting clinical faculty apply to this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
- MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program or a terminal degree in a relevant discipline
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an academic environment
DESIRABLE SKILLS
- Teaching experience
- Instructional design skills
- Experience with evidence-based practices, such as systematic reviews
- Track record of teamwork or project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment
UNIVERSITY PROFILE
Purdue University Northwest (PNW), a diverse and student-centered university located in Northwest Indiana, is dedicated to empowering transformational change in its students on its two campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University system and offering more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence and supports growth. PNW’s college, schools and centers are distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings.
PNW’s Hammond campus is located only 30 miles from Chicago with the Westville branch campus just 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Fostering a university community full of contrasts – urban and rural, industrial and natural, with a well-established history and forward-thinking mindset – PNW’s two campuses serve its students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college to make the most of this rich range of resources. Moreover, PNW has been designated as a Hispanic-serving public institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and under-served student population.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All candidates must apply through the PNW Careers website and include: 1) a cover letter, 2) a resume or CV, and 3) the names of three references.
Screening will begin immediately and conclude when the position is filled. This position begins on June 2, 2025, and employment will be contingent on a successful background check. All inquiries and applications will remain confidential; references will not be contacted without notice.
PNW offers an attractive salary and an excellent benefits package. For information regarding the benefits package, visit: www.purdue.edu/benefits.
Purdue University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
FLSA Status
Exempt
