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Job Description

The Instruction Librarian reports to the Head of Instruction and is responsible for a wide variety of duties, including: developing and promoting new instructional programs; contributing to technology-based instruction initiatives and projects; preparing and presenting instruction sessions for the diverse constituencies on the Auraria campus; teaching library research classes, both credit earning and single session classes; traditional or online . participating in Library Reference services that include weekday, evening and weekend hours; participating in professional development and scholarly activities; serving on library and university committees as elected or assigned.

Additional Info & Requirements

graduate degree in Library and/or Information Science or foreign equivalent; demonstrated excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, faculty, support staff and students; demonstrated expertise in the application of information literacy, assessment and pedagogical techniques in library instruction; strong interest in providing instruction and reference services; expertise with electronic and internet resources; strong aptitude with technology, ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, students, and staff; ability to be flexible in a dynamic and changing environment; ability to work independently, as well as part of a team; commitment to conduct independent scholarship consistent with a tenure track appointment; commitment to engage independently in continuing professional development; knowledge of web editing and development software tools such as Dreamweaver; experience creating web-based research guides.

The Community

Auraria Library is located in the heart of downtown Denver on a multi-institutional diverse campus serving the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Downtown Denver Campus, Metropolitan State College of Denver, and the Community College of Denver.

HR Info

Applications must be submitted electronically at www.jobsatcu.com A letter of application detailing how your education, background and experience relate to the required and preferred qualifications A current vita A one to two page statement of research interests Writing sample Three professional references and their contact information Final candidates will be expected to provide a selected portfolio of such items as samples of writing, course syllabi, and course development templates.