GIS Librarian

Description

University of Idaho Library: GIS Librarian. Assistant professor; full faculty status, rank and responsibilities; 9-month academic year appointment. This entry-level, tenure-track position offers the successful candidate an excellent career opportunity as a university faculty member and academic librarian. The Geospatial Information Librarian at the University of Idaho is a collaborative and energetic individual who has primary responsibility for providing a strategic vision of and leadership in developing and promoting a suite of geospatial services for faculty, staff, and students. Duties include providing reference assistance and research consultation for geospatial information; identifying and cultivating partnerships with other university programs on geospatial initiatives; participating in the creation and maintenance of metadata records for geospatial data in our geoportal (INSIDE Idaho/Northwest Knowledge Network); evaluating geospatial resources and collaborating with librarians in related subject areas to identify spatial data needs. To be considered, applicants must complete the online application available at the University of Idaho’s Human Resources site: http://www.uidaho.edu/humanresources Candidates will be asked to submit: letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references.