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Southern Wesleyan University is an accredited, Christian university. The mission of the university is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate programs in a distinctively Christian environment that fosters the integration of faith, learning, and living. Candidates for employment must support the Christian mission of the university and give evidence of successful professional experience, mature faith, and consistent Christian lifestyle.

Southern Wesleyan University does not discriminate in hiring and employment practices on the basis of race, national origin, sex, physical handicap, age, or veteran status of the applicant. To be considered for employment, however, applicants must complete an application for employment and a questionnaire giving evidence of a Christian testimony and of a willingness to support the beliefs and practices of the campus community.

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EMPLOYMENT > Faculty Positions > REFERENCE LIBRARIAN

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN

Southern Wesleyan University seeks a Reference Librarian who will be responsible for providing reference services to all university clientele, with a focus on non-traditional students enrolled in evening degree programs at multiple locations. This is a permanent, full-time, exempt position which carries faculty status without rank or tenure. Position is available July 1, 2009.

Responsibilities

    The Reference Librarian will be expected to collaborate with other librarians and faculty for the provision of information literacy and to help develop information literacy tools and activities. Some evening and Saturday hours will be required. Additional responsibilities may be assigned depending on the abilities of the individual and the needs of the library.

Requirements

    Requirements include ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; excellent collaborative and communication skills; and evidence of a Christian testimony. Preferred qualifications include experience in reference and information literacy in an academic library, as well as experience with non-traditional students and distance learning. Southern Wesleyan is a Christian liberal arts institution in the Wesleyan-Holiness theological tradition. Faculty and staff are expected to endorse the university's Mission and Statement of Faith, and to support the lifestyle expectations of the institution.

Southern Wesleyan recognizes the importance of a diverse faculty and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. The university is actively seeking to increase the number of women and minorities within its faculty. For university profile, see http://www.swu.edu and select "About SWU." Interested applicants should send a faculty application (available at http://www.swu.edu/hr/files/facgen.pdf ) and curriculum vitae along with contact information for three references and a copy of unofficial transcripts via mail to Academic Services, Southern Wesleyan University, SWU Box 1818, P.O. Box 1020, 907 Wesleyan Dr., Central, SC 29630. Inquiries may be directed to Academic Services at 864-644-5331 or email tbagwell@swu.edu. (Posted April 16, 2009)

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