[Fla-facrl] New Faculty Job Opening - Quantitative Social Sciences Librarian, University of South Florida

[Matthew Knight]

POSITION AVAILABLE: Quantitative Social Sciences Librarian, Tampa campus

POSITION SUMMARY:

The University of South Florida Libraries, Tampa campus seeks a Quantitative Social Sciences Librarian to serve the areas of Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, and Community and Behavioral Studies in the Research & Instruction department on the Tampa campus.  The incumbent will demonstrate understanding of the research processes, tools, and methodologies associated with a range of social and behavioral sciences in order to provide advanced research assistance and increase faculty research impact and visibility.  The Quantitative Social Sciences Librarian will participate in the library's information literacy instruction initiatives and support high impact practices in associated courses and university initiatives.  The selected candidate will be a creative and forward- thinking colleague with strong interpersonal skills to expand partnerships across library departments and with colleagues across campuses.

The Quantitative Social Sciences Librarian supports the USF Libraries mission to "inspire research, creativity, and learning by connecting the USF community to relevant and high-quality information." The University Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and people and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect.  This position reports to the Director for Research & Instruction at the USF Tampa Campus Library and is a member of the Library Faculty.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  *   Actively engage with faculty, researchers, and students to understand their research and instruction needs, build collaborations, and promote library services
  *   Support faculty and student access and use of large data sets and big data repositories
  *   Collaborate with USF Libraries Research & Instruction colleagues located on the three USF campuses on various departmental initiatives such as assessment, outreach, and library instruction

  *   Commit to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population
  *   Develop a focused program of high-quality research and creative accomplishments required for promotion
  *   Actively participate and demonstrate leadership in professional responsibilities that serve the USF Libraries, University, profession, and community

To be successful in this position, candidates will need:

  *   Instruction and presentation skills
  *   Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  *   Commitment to excellent public services and improving the library user experience.
  *   Familiarity with quantitative research methods and analysis
  *   Familiarity with big data repositories and knowledge of associated metadata

  *   Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  *   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  *   Initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively

Minimum Qualifications:

  *   An ALA accredited Master's Degree in Library and Information Science.
  *   Demonstrated experience with information literacy instruction
  *   Undergraduate degree in psychology, sociology, criminology or a related field
  *   Familiarity with access to and use of raw data and big data sets
  *   Demonstrated capacity for scholarly publications and presentations

Preferred Requirements

  *   Experience providing social or behavioral sciences research support or advanced study in psychology, sociology, criminology or a related field
  *   Experience with one or more quantitative analysis tools such as SAS, SPSS, Excel, or R, and a willingness to stay current
  *   Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build partnerships across the library and university


Compensation and academic rank commensurate with experience.

Applications must be submitted through the Careers at USF website, Job ID 29282, and include a cover letter and CV. Please go to https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.lib.usf.edu/employment__;!!PhOWcWs!naXixAYl_Q5Zx7kqbYdKxGOBXAwvwlI9DlCY5ijP0d4f5ZUkvVS2X27W-vKtMQJI99opog$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.lib.usf.edu/employment__;!!PhOWcWs!naXixAYl_Q5Zx7kqbYdKxGOBXAwvwlI9DlCY5ijP0d4f5ZUkvVS2X27W-vKtMQJI99opog$ > for more information. We are open to all levels of excellence. USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.



Matthew Knight, PhD
Associate Librarian
USF Libraries
Affiliate Faculty (History Department)
University of South Florida
Tampa campus
(813) 974-6266
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