Posted 11/4/2009: Instruction Librarian, UNC Charlotte J. Murrey Atkins Library, Charlotte, North Carolina

The J. Murrey Atkins Library at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking an Instruction Librarian to teach bibliographic, learning, and writing courses to UNC Charlotte undergraduates. The successful candidate will also serve as Atkins Library’s primary outreach contact to University College and Honors College, as well as an outreach contact to the English Department’s Rhetoric and Writing Program.

For further details about the Library, please consult our web site:  http://library.uncc.edu.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Teach bibliographic, learning, and writing courses to UNC Charlotte undergraduates
• Develop appropriate instructional aids (methodologies, assessments, handouts, web pages, tutorials, Web 2.0 offerings, etc.)
• Serve as Atkins Library’s primary outreach contact to University College and Honors College, as well as an outreach contact to the English Department’s Rhetoric and Writing Program
• Assess Atkins Library resources for proposed or revised courses and/or degree programs related to University College, Honors College, and the English Department’s Rhetoric and Writing Program
• Assess Atkins Library resources for departmental accreditation and self-study reports related to University College, Honors College, and the English Department’s Rhetoric and Writing Program
• Advance initiatives by Information Commons, Atkins Library and UNC Charlotte
• Communicate effectively with people within and beyond Atkins Library and UNC Charlotte
• Participate in relevant professional activities, including Atkins Library and UNC Charlotte faculty governance
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Library Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association required
• Undergraduate degree required

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience providing bibliographic, learning, and writing courses to undergraduates preferred
• Experience providing library reference services preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, ATTRIBUTES:

• Knowledge of needs of undergraduates and faculty in a public Doctoral Intensive university
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, creating an environment of mutual respect
• Knowledge of technological applications with which to improve library services
• Knowledge of professional issues in library services
• Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing organizational and technological environment
• Ability to meet core competencies in instruction librarianship and reference service, including use and provision of electronic and Web 2.0 resources

POSITION INFORMATION:

• Full-time
• Faculty status. Librarians are expected to show evidence of ongoing professional development and services to the profession.
• Reports to the Head Information Services
• Excellent benefits package
• Salary – competitive and dependent upon education and experience.

ATTRIBUTES: 

• Commitment to public service
• Intellectual curiosity
• Adaptability

TO APPLY:

ONLY ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED: https://jobs.uncc.edu/

(Search Faculty Vacancies - Position #8659)

The following Application Materials must be attached to your electronic submission:

1.      Your letter of interest indicating your qualifications for this position

2.      Resume

3.      Supporting documentation relevant to job requirements

4.      Names, addresses (including titles and institutions), phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references*

This position is also posted athttp://library.uncc.edu/jobs/

*The Search Committee will not contact references without contacting the candidate first and verifying permission.

Applications received by November 16^th, 2009 will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.  Members of minority groups, persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply for this position.  AA/EOE

When applying, please mention that you saw this ad on LISjobs.com/Library Job Postings on the Internet.