Research and Instruction Librarian (Assistant Professor of Library Services)
Join our team as a Research and Instruction Librarian in the Education, Research, and Outreach Services (EROS) Division. This role is essential in supporting faculty research and teaching, enhancing student learning, and promoting student well-being. You will provide a mix of in-person and virtual research assistance, participate in targeted outreach activities, and assist with collection development. Collaborating with colleagues, you will design and implement user services for the library, including orientation and tours for new faculty and students, classroom instruction for freshmen and sophomores, and workshops, seminars, and presentations for the university community. As a member of the EROS Division, you will be engaged in the entire life cycle of research, teaching, learning, and outreach processes. You will work closely with faculty to embed information literacy into the curriculum, support course-specific needs, and provide consultations to faculty and students across various departments.
We are seeking a motivated librarian with a passion for education, research, and outreach. If you are ready to make a significant impact on faculty and student success, we encourage you to apply! Early career librarians and those who will complete their degrees by May 2025 are eligible to apply.
**All responsibilities of faculty members at CSU Pueblo are in accordance with the Faculty Handbook. The Faculty Handbook is the authoritative guide on specific requirements with regard to teaching assignments, scholarly activity, research, and service.
Primary Duties
Instruction, Research, and Assessment Support:
- Collaborate with and support faculty to integrate information literacy across the curriculum and achieve library student learning outcomes
- Provide information literacy instructional support for the University’s freshmen and sophomore year programs
- Provide course-specific instruction sessions, assignments, and research support as needed
- Create research guides, instructional videos, and/or online tutorials
- Participate in library assessment processes for student learning outcomes
- Gather instruction statistics for annual reporting and lead the evaluation of library user services
- Provide in-person, chat and email research help to students, staff and faculty
Performs sustained inquiry into one’s discipline, leading to a practical application within the library as well as research resulting in published or presented scholarly output.
Serves the library, the university, and the profession through active membership on boards, committees, panels, etc. |
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Position: |
Research and Instruction Librarian (Assistant Professor of Library Services) |
| Organization: |
Colorado State University Pueblo |
| Location: |
Pueblo, CO
United States
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| Salary: |
50,000 - 60,000 |
| Posting Start Date: |
8/9/2024 |
| Date Posted: |
8/9/2024 |
| Requirements |
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Library Science (ALA accredited) or related archives discipline to be obtained no later than May 2025
- Demonstrated ability to relate to and commitment to serving diverse populations and learners
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or experience in information literacy instruction, instructional design, lesson planning, creating learning outcomes and assessments, and/or working with faculty on assignment re-design
- Adaptability and willingness to learn
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to student success services and programs
- Coursework or experience in reference services
- Experience in a position requiring commitment to service-oriented, student-focused librarianship
- Experience providing in-person and virtual research services
- Experience assessing library services
- Experience at a regional comprehensive university
- Experience at a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)
- Experience in a position that required excellent customer service
- Experience in a position requiring collaboration with diverse groups and effective communication of ideas
- Demonstrated experience working independently, taking initiative, and setting goals and priorities
All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4601377/research-and-instruction-librarian-assistant-professor-of-library-services
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:
- a letter of intent (cover letter)
- a current resume or CV
- unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred
- three professional references, either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement).
Applications submitted without the required attachments/information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.
Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until filled, but those applications received prior to 5pm (MST) on Friday, August 30th, 2024, will receive full consideration.
he University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources& Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.
Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.
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This listing expires on: 10/8/2024 |
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