Reference and Instruction Librarian, University Library, University of South Alabama, North Mobile, Alabama
Salary/Benefits:
Benefits include health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, state employee retirement plan, twenty (20) vacation days and twelve (12) paid holidays per year, and a congenial work environment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.
Job Description/Duties/Requirements:
REFERENCE AND INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN University Library, University of South Alabama The University Library of the University of South Alabama seeks a creative, knowledgeable, and technologically-adept individual to provide reference and instructional services, as well as collection development in one or more subject areas. This person will work closely with librarians and teaching faculty to promote information literacy across the curriculum.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Provide reference desk services as assigned, including evening and weekend rotations Work closely with the Instructional Services Librarian to design, deliver, and promote creative and effective library instruction to the University of South Alabama community Collaborate with the Instructional Services Librarian and teaching faculty to promote information literacy standards and goals within the university community Participate in collection development activities as assigned Perform library, professional, and university service Participate in professional development and scholarly activities Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS Required: Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Strong technology skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced service-oriented environment A creative, flexible, problem-solving attitude Ability to meet academic promotion and tenure requirements Preferred: Knowledge of current educational theories and instructional technologies Teaching experience, which may include library instruction, internships, assistantships, classroom teaching, or other instruction Experience using web technologies and knowledge of how they may be used in information literacy instruction Understanding of emerging technologies and their applications in an academic library environment Experience developing online instruction Finalists for the position will be asked to give a presentation during the on-campus interview. This is a twelve-month, tenure-track, library faculty appointment to the University Library at the Assistant Librarian rank, and reports directly to the Head of Reference. The successful candidate will be required to engage in scholarly and service activities expected of tenure-track librarians.
LOCATION The University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, the oldest city in Alabama, which is renowned for its azaleas, Mardi Gras activities, proximity to Gulf beaches, and Southern hospitality. USA is the area's largest four-year institution, with an enrollment of over 14,000 students, and offers degree programs in a variety of disciplines at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. For more information about the university, please visit: http://www.southalabama.edu. The University Library serves all colleges at USA, except the schools of medicine, nursing, and allied health, which are served by the Biomedical Library. For more information about the University Library, candidates are encouraged to visit the website: http://library.southalabama.edu .
Application Procedure:
Review of applications begins August 15, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, interested candidates should submit an application letter indicating how the candidate's background matches the responsibilities and requirements of the position, along with a curriculum vita and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Ellen Wilson, Search Committee Chair University Library, Room 250 University of South Alabama 307 University Blvd. North Mobile, AL 36688
Electronic applications may be sent to: ewilson@jaguar1.usouthal.edu