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University Librarian Jobs at George Fox University - Faculty

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University Librarian

George Fox University announces the University Librarian position. This position is a corresponding library role similar to a departmental "chair" role at the University in terms of breadth of responsibility and compensation. The one who holds this position will continue in their current role in the library, with this responsibility integrated into that role estimated at 15 hours/week.

George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from individuals who can help us achieve our diversity goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsibility for day-to-day operation of the library; overseeing operations, including allocating staffing, financial, and other resources
  • Implementing and monitoring the library's budget; preparing the library budget for each fiscal year
  • Setting library policies; evaluating the effectiveness of library services
  • Evaluating and coaching librarians and library staff
  • Representing the University and the library in a variety of contexts, such as serving on the Council of the Orbis Cascade Alliance

Qualifications

  • Relevant terminal degree in field (e.g., MA, MLIS, MS, MLS).
  • Demonstrated excellence in library management, strategic direction, budgeting, policy, evaluating, coaching, supervision, and all other elements of overseeing the library system and operations.
  • A commitment to working with a diverse population of students and staff is essential; demonstrated experience in this area is preferred.
  • All applicants must express a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a local church. In addition, professors agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Salary

A leadership stipend commensurate with comparable positions will be provided.

 

Application Procedures  - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement:

  • Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Faith and learning essay*

Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process. 

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once.  Review of applications will begin at once and continue until the position is filled

Questions may be directed to: Brian Doak, Associate Provost (Academic Innovation, Library, Research)

*INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING ESSAY George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and mentors, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a one-page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your teaching, scholarship, and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries)

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