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<p><strong><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Job Posting</span></u></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>
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The Jack K. Williams Library and the Marine Sciences Department at Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) invites applicants for the position of GIS Librarian, a non-tenure track faculty position at the Instructional Assistant Professor level. The successful
candidate will have earned a Master of Library & Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Librarian will receive a joint appointment in the Library and the Marine Sciences Department. The Librarian will teach 2 GIS courses in the Marine Sciences Department and provide support for GIS in that department.
Additionally, the Librarian will provide collection, research and discovery support for students, faculty and staff through the Library.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The individual selected will demonstrate a solid understanding of GIS theory, applications, software and emerging technologies. The Librarian will acquire and provide support in the discovery, use and management
of locally created and externally available GIS data, collections and tools in collaboration with data creators and researchers. The Librarian will also work with others to develop scalable, sustainable and domain-appropriate GIS services in support of research,
support data visualization activities by promoting techniques associated with specialized, evolving data visualization tools for spatial applications and provide support for GIS services through reference, research consultations, online help guides, websites
and other outreach efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The appointment is at TAMUG, a branch campus of TAMU College Station, with comprehensive emphasis on education and research related to the ocean. With approximately 2,300 students, the campus offers a wide spectrum
of ocean-based programs to students, including Marine Biology, Marine Science, Maritime Administration, Maritime Studies, Maritime Systems Engineering, the Texas Maritime Academy, and a small fleet of vessels devoted to supporting ocean-related programs. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Applications will be accepted through March 1, 2017 and the review will begin in mid-March 2017. The anticipated start date for the position is Fall 2017. The Jack K. Williams Library is especially interested
in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of TAMUG’s academic community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. For more information
about the position, contact the Director of the Library, Dr. David R. Baca by email (<a href="mailto:mbacad@tamug.edu" title="mailto:mbacad@tamug.edu">bacad@tamug.edu</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To apply, reference PAR#3983 and send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with their contact information to
<a href="mailto:hr@tamug.edu" title="mailto:hr@tamug.edu">hr@tamug.edu</a> or mail to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Texas A&M University at Galveston</span></em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Human Resources Department</span></em><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">P. O. Box 1675, Galveston, TX 77553-1675</span></em></span></i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Phone 409-740-4532 * Fax 409-740-5005</span></em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">All non-tenure track positions are subject to budgetary availability, student enrollment needs, programmatic needs and turnover rates. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Texas A&M University at Galveston is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer/Committed to Diversity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Notice of Non-discrimination: <a href="http://vpfa.tamu.edu/media/642261/NoticeOfNonDiscrimination.pdf" title="http://vpfa.tamu.edu/media/642261/NoticeOfNonDiscrimination.pdf">
vpfa.tamu.edu/media/642261/...</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://vpfa.tamu.edu/media/642261/NoticeOfNonDiscrimination.pdf" title="http://vpfa.tamu.edu/media/642261/NoticeOfNonDiscrimination.pdf"><br>
</a><strong><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Job description</span></u></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">GIS Librarian</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Position Description</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Position Title</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: GIS Librarian/Instructional Assistant Professor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Position Description</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: The Williams Library and the Marine Sciences Department invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure-track
faculty position as an Instructional Assistant Professor and GIS Librarian with a 50% joint appointment in the Marine Sciences Department and reporting to the Director of Williams Library. The successful candidate will:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Teach two Marine Science lecture courses in GIS per academic year and will support GIS faculty in non-teaching activities equivalent to a course<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Acquire and provide support in the discovery, use and management of locally created and externally available GIS data, collections and tools in collaboration with data creators and researchers.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Work with others to develop scalable, sustainable and domain-appropriate GIS services in support of research at Texas A&M University at Galveston.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Support data visualization activities by promoting techniques associated with specialized, evolving data visualization tools for spatial applications<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provide support for GIS services through reference, research consultations, online help guides, websites and other outreach efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Design and deliver consulting services to faculty and students using spatial data in a wide range of units across the campus, will take a leadership role on campus for geospatial data management and will collaborate
with units already providing GIS consulting.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Participate in library- and campus-wide committees and workgroups where appropriate and will contribute to research support and instruction programming and implementation.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Education, Experience and Expectations</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Applicants for this position must have completed a Master of Library Science and/or Information Science
(MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution with a strong emphasis and coursework in GIS. Applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and other interactions leading to overall student success as well as a strong commitment to service
in the department and the University.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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