Manager of a program within a major academic school or division. Reports to an Associate Dean or Dean. Persons considered for appointment or promotion to this rank shall have at least four years successful experience as an Assistant Librarian or its equivalent. They shall have demonstrated professional competence and potential as evidenced by the ability to understand the needs of library users, to work independently, to make sound decisions to cooperate with colleagues and to assume increasing responsibility. In addition they shall have an appropriate record of research and service contributions. After achieving tenure it is possible to remain at this rank indefinitely. Promotion to Librarian does not normally occur before five years of service at this rank. Failure to achieve promotion to the rank of Librarian does not preclude a later consideration. This faculty rank is equivalent to Associate professor.

Persons considered for appointment or promotion to this rank shall have at least four years successful experience as an assistant librarian or its equivalent. They shall have demonstrated professional competence and potential as evidenced by the ability to understand the needs of library users, to work independently, to make sound decisions to cooperate with colleagues and to assume increasing responsibility. In addition they shall have an appropriate record of research and service contributions. After achieving tenure it is possible to remain at this rank indefinitely. Promotion to Librarian does not normally occur before five years of service at this rank. Failure to achieve promotion to the rank of Librarian does not preclude a later consideration. This faculty rank is equivalent to Associate professor.

Performs instruction, research and service in an institution of higher education. Intermediate level faculty position. May be eligible for tenure track through the promotion and tenure process. May be eligible for sabbatical leave. Ph.D. is required or equivalent terminal degree.