The Research, Outreach, and Instruction Department at UNC Greensboro University Libraries currently has openings for a Science Liaison Librarian and a Geospatial/Data Visualization Librarian. Come join our highly collaborative, outreach-focused team! These positions are twelve-month, tenure-track faculty positions. Please contact Amy Harris Houk ([log in to unmask]) with questions. For more information, and to apply, please see the links below.

Science Liaison Librarian: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/11047

Geospatial/Data Visualization Librarian: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/11045



Position Number 998763
Functional Title Geospatial /Data Visualization Librarian
Position Type Tenure Stream
Position Eclass L1 - 12 Month Librarians; LeaveEarn
University Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

A wide range of student and faculty-centered services are the cornerstone of the UNC Greensboro University Libraries’ integral role in the community. As an essential component of education and research at UNC Greensboro, University Libraries offer access to more than four million print and digital items along with innovative programs, support services and expert personnel to assist patrons in achieving their academic and scholarly goals. For additional information, please visit library.uncg.edu.
Position Summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Libraries invites applications for the position of Geospatial and Data Visualization Librarian. We are seeking an energetic, innovative, flexible, and service-oriented individual to join the Research, Outreach and Instruction Department. Reporting to the Social Sciences Data Librarian, the Geospatial and Data Visualization Librarian provides consultation services and training to support the GISand data visualization needs of UNCG faculty, staff, and students. The individual will serve as a resource for appropriate departments as required to support data and GIS classroom and faculty needs. This is a 12-month tenure-track librarian position with salary and benefits distributed over 12 months. Position reports to the Social Sciences Data Librarian.

Responsibilities:
●Provide outreach and promotion for GIS and data visualization services and events to faculty and students.
●Provide in-depth research consultations on GIS and other data visualization tools, including data discovery, use, and management, primarily for geospatial data.
●Provide assistance for GIS and data services instruction for workshops and course support.
●Lead planning and implementation of GIS-oriented professional development for the libraries.
●Participate in and provide feedback for community or UNCGactivities and projects related to GIS and data visualization.
●Engage with campus partners to make digital and scholarly data work openly discoverable, accessible, and reusable.
●Serve as co-liaison to Geography, Economics, Sociology, and other Social Science areas as assigned for data support.
●Serve as library liaison to one department, to be determined.
Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications
●MLIS/MLS/MIS from an ALA-accredited program.
●Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, equivalent coursework, or relevant, demonstrable experience.
●Experience with geospatial analysis (GIS) and data visualization projects.
●Experience with open-source and web-based GIS tools, such as OpenLayers, Leaflet, Open GeoPortal, QGIS, ArcGIS Online, or other similar packages.
●Experience with at least one statistical software tool, such as STATA, SPSS, SAS or R.
●Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative social science research methods.
●Superior organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:
●Graduate degree in a relevant social science discipline or MS in data analytics or significant progress toward this degree
●Experience with ESRI ArcGIS products.
●Experience with a programming language, such as Python or R.
●Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau.
●Experience providing reference service in an academic or research library.
●Experience teaching the use of GIS to students and faculty.
Special Instructions to Applicants

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time, 12 month, tenure track position. The salary for the position is competitive and is contingent upon the qualifications and experience. Standard benefits include state or optional (including TIAA-CREF) retirement plans, state health plan and 24 vacation days per year.

Application Procedures

Upload an application letter addressing qualifications, along with a current curriculum vita and the names of three recent professional references.

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

  • Name
  • Company Name
  • Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
  • Email Address
  • Contact Phone Number
    Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Preference will be given to applications received by July 15, 2018. The position will remain open until filled. The start date is negotiable.

UNCG has a strong commitment to serve its highly diverse community. As such, UNCG welcomes applications from women, underrepresented racial/ethnic minority group members, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who would enrich the University’s mission. UNCG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Recruitment Range Salary commensurate with experience
Org #-Department University Libraries - 11601
Job Open Date 06/07/2018
For Best Consideration Date 07/16/2018
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.0 (Full-Time)
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt