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UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
CURATOR, SOUTHEAST ASIA COLLECTION
Available
August 16, 2003
Terms of Employment
12-month, full-time, tenure-track, faculty appointment. Academic rank based
on relevant experience and educational background.
Summary of Job Responsibilities
The NIU Libraries is searching for an energetic, forward-looking Southeast
Asia Curator to take charge of one of the five best Southeast Asia
Collections in the United States. The successful applicant will participate
in collection development and management in Southeast Asia Studies; conduct
bibliographic instruction at undergraduate and graduate levels; provide
reference and research services to graduates and undergraduates in
Southeast Asia Studies; and administer a collection of some 100,000
volumes, 50% of which are in the vernacular languages. The successful
applicant will be active in grant writing, promotional activities for the
collection, and outreach to scholars all over the world. Reports to
Associate Dean, Collections and Technical Services. Fulfills requirements
of faculty status in areas of contributions to librarianship, scholarly
activities, and service; participates in professional activities,
professional development, scholarly research and publication; serves on
library, university, and/or professional committees.
Qualifications
Required: An earned master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or
equivalent for appointment at the instructor rank (temporary). Additional
master’s degree in a discipline related to Southeast Asia studies required
within four years for eligibility for tenure-track appointment. Ability to
communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and general public.
Preferred: Second master’s degree or equivalent required for appointment at
the assistant professor rank. Language proficiency in one or more Southeast
Asian languages. Professional experience in an academic library, preferably
in a Southeast Asia collection, including teaching and library instruction;
general competence in using computerized information resources and networks.
Salary and Benefits
Appointment rank and competitive salary (beginning at $42,500/Instructor,
$45,000/Assistant Professor) will be based on relevant experience and
educational background.The University offers an attractive package of
benefits including 24 days of paid vacation annually; sick leave; state
retirement plan; and a flexible selection of medical, life, dental, and
vision insurance; and additional benefits.
Application:
Send cover letter, résumé, and the name/address/phone numbers of three
references to:
Mary Munroe
Associate Dean for Collections and Technical Services
University Libraries
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115-2868
Review of applications will begin June 16, and continue until position is
filled.
See http://www.niulib.niu.edu/ for a complete job description and more
information about Northern Illinois University Libraries. AA/EEO
Institution.
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