Coordinator of Information Literacy and Assessment

Chester Fritz Librar Univ. of North Dakota

University of North Dakota

Application Deadline

Apply By Mar 27th, 2015

Wages

$56,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Grand Forks, ND

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description


Coordinator of Information Literacy and Assessment - Univ. of North Dakota

Position Summary:
• Responsible for developing and coordinating a comprehensive library instruction program.
• Works with the campus Essential Studies group to influence programmatic initiatives focused on university wide information literacy learning outcomes, strategic targeting of high impact classes and the development of a robust online learning curriculum.
• Provides a leadership role in library assessment.
• Collaborates on the design, teaching and assessment of library instruction curricula with a strong emphasis on utilizing active learning techniques as well as mentoring and training teaching librarians on pedagogy and assessment strategies.
• Serves as a member of a team that provides direct assistance and guidance to library users through reference and instructional services and serves as liaison bibliographer to assigned academic departments assisting in collection development to meet the needs for faculty and students.
• Provide 3 references.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
• Graduate library degree from an American Library Association accredited program.
• 3 years relevant academic or research library experience.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree in education and/or coursework in information literacy.
• Keen awareness and skills in emerging instructional technologies.
• Experience with assessment of library instruction and services.
• Experience in managing or developing an information literacy program.
• Experience in collection development.
• Experience providing reference service.
• Strong public service skills to provide leadership for outreach and promotion initiatives to other library and campus departments and groups.

Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on the March 27, 2015 to be considered.

Apply online at

https://und.edu/finance-operations/human-resources-payroll/careers/secure/job-openings-external.cfm?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=1358_37440&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

Minimum hiring salary is $56,000 plus/year, This is a Full-Time, Benefitted, Exempt position. Librarians at UND do not have faculty status. Health insurance is paid and you can work on another degree for free.

UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Additional Info & Requirements

UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

  • Graduate library degree from an American Library Association accredited program.
  • 3 years relevant academic or research library experience.
  • Successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in education and/or coursework in information literacy.
  • Keen awareness and skills in emerging instructional technologies.
  • Experience with assessment of library instruction and services.
  • Experience in managing or developing an information literacy program.
  • Experience in collection development.
  • Experience providing reference service.
  • Strong public service skills to provide leadership for outreach and promotion initiatives to other library and campus departments and groups.

The Community

 

The University of North Dakota, a member of the North Dakota University System, is a flagship research university located in the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota – a classic college town of 55,000 people located on the banks of the Red River of the North. UND was founded in 1883 and is the state's oldest and largest University, with more than 15,000 students (11,724 Undergraduate, 2,914 Graduate, 505 Professional (Law/Medicine) and 225 fields of study. Grand Forks is a northern city where residents enjoy 4 seasons of recreational activities and events. North Dakota has the lowest unemployment rate, excellent education systems from Pre-K through higher education and thriving communities. Winnipeg, MB is 2 hours away and Minneapolis, MN is 5 hours away.

UND, one of the nation’s premier regional public research universities, is at an exciting crossroads in its 130-year history. Major growth and positive change are the hallmarks of this new era – research funding has expanded and is now more than $100 million annually and a $300 million capital campaign is well on its way to successful conclusion. In addition, an award winning “Essential Studies” program has recently been put in place and an innovative new strategic plan, “Exceptional UND,” has been developed and implemented.

HR Info

Apply online at

https://und.edu/finance-operations/human-resources-payroll/careers/secure/job-openings-external.cfm?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=1358_37440&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1


Provide names and contact information to 3 references.
Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on the March 27, 2015 to be considered.

 

Posted Mar 3, 2015