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Job Description

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Cape Girardeau, MO

Job Type

Full-Time

Division

Academic Affairs

Job Number

202200047-01

Position Summary

Instructor (Regular Non-Tenure Track) 
Information Literacy Librarian
Kent Library 
Full-time, entry-level, 10-month position 


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 31, 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

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline:  The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 23, 2022.

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 https://library.semo.edu/.