Tenure-track position to begin July 2010

Mason Library of Keene State College is seeking an Information Literacy Librarian to provide leadership in the coordination, expansion, and promotion of the library’s existing information literacy instruction program. Under the administrative review of the Library Dean, this librarian has primary responsibility in collaborating with library faculty for designing library instruction curriculum to enhance lesson plans, design online learning materials, and analyze and present alternative models of information literacy instruction. This position serves as liaison to the Education Department.

All library faculty participate in reference service and weekend rotation, serve as liaison to a number of disciplines, provide information literacy instruction, and monitor collection development in those areas. Mason Library faculty provides mentoring for all new faculty members. This is a tenure track entry-level faculty position and has all responsibilities associated with faculty rank and tenure. Salary at the rank of Assistant Professor will be based on Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, and was at $55,380 minimum in fall 2008.

Qualifications Required: Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution, with 1-3 years of library instruction/information literacy experience or comparable classroom experience. Coordination and leadership experience with instruction in an academic environment. Knowledge of learning theories and pedagogies used in higher education. Experience and practice with instructional design. Demonstrated experience or training in the creation of online tutorials. Experience or internship providing reference services in an academic environment. Experience working in a collaborative, team based environment. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of issues, trends and technologies in information literacy. Desired: 5 years of library information literacy instruction experience. Participation in ACRL Immersion Program (Teacher Track and/or Program Track). Evidence of professional involvement such as LOEX or ACRL Instruction Section. Experience with Innovative Interfaces library software. Knowledge of course management systems used in higher education. Additional advanced degree. Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages.

To apply, please send letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references to Information Literacy Librarian, FAC10, Search, via e-mail to: cgreene@keene.edu or mail to: Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435-1604. Review of applications to begin January 5, 2010 and will continue until position is filled. Start date will be July 1, 2010.

To learn more about Keene State College, our employment opportunities, information about the University System of New Hampshire, or the Keene community visit: www.keene.edu, http://www.usnh.edu/, or www.KeeneNH.com. For information about the Mason Library visit: http://www.keene.edu/library/

The College is a founding member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, a national alliance of leading liberal arts colleges in the public sector. The College is accredited by NEASC and its education programs are conditionally accredited by NCATE. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Keene State College is engaged in an effort to build a community that reflects the diversity of society.

Posted on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 4:33 pm in the Jobs (excluded from VLA main) category.