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Instructor - Information Literacy Librarian - Kent Library

Southeast Missouri State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

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Job Number: 202200047

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

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Position Summary

Instructor - Regular Non-Tenure Track (2 positions)

Information Literacy Librarian

Kent Library

10-month positions

Full-time, entry-level

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide and support effective, engaging information literacy instruction and education across the academic disciplines

• Collaborate with other librarians to develop, teach and assess core curriculum information literacy instruction

• Create digital learning materials, such as interactive online tutorials and research guides

• Provide research assistance in-person, online, and by phone and share in reference desk staffing

• Work closely with Southeast students, faculty, staff and community guests; through face-to-face and virtual interactions

• Serve as liaison librarian to multiple academic departments

• Participate in the development, management and assessment of library services and collections

• Contribute to Kent Library committees, activities, and outreach, and to Southeast Missouri State University through faculty governance and committee service

• Pursue a professional development program

• Support Southeast Missouri State University's and Kent Library's strategic planning activities

Required Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master's degree by August 1, 2022

• Commitment to providing high-quality user services

• Demonstrated experience preparing and teaching information literacy education

• Familiarity with assessing information literacy instruction

• Experience using and creating digital learning materials

• Knowledge of reference services and information resources (both online and print)

• Demonstrated good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Able to organize and prioritize projects

• Ability to take individual initiative and to work effectively in a group

• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multicultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Online Learning. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: Two positions are now available, with a start date no later than August 1, 2022. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 18, 2022.

To Apply: To apply, submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing position qualifications

• Current curriculum vitae

• Names and contact information of three professional references

• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts required when offer of employment is accepted)

Additional Information

Library Information: Information regarding Kent Library can be found at http://library.semo.edu/.

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/2858471

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