[WLA-All] Job posting, Instruction Librarian, Weber State University (UT)

[Erin Kinney]

>>> "JaNae KINIKIN" <JKINIKIN at weber.edu> 10/26/2007 1:53 PM >>>

Instruction Librarian

Weber State University*s Stewart Library seeks a librarian with
vision, enthusiasm, and a strong service orientation to take a
leadership role in the collaborative planning, development, and delivery
of the library*s instruction program. The design of online
instruction, both web-based tutorials and content modules, will be a
primary focus as the library seeks to enhance its already strong online
instruction presence. 

Responsibilities:

Provides vision and direction for the Library*s general and
for-credit instruction program and serves as the Instruction Team
Leader.  Works closely with the Team to design and develop web-based
tutorials and content modules. Collaborates with the Team and the
University Librarian to plan, develop, and assess the general and
for-credit library instruction needs of the campus.  Coordinates and
promotes instruction sessions. Serves as a resource person and sets an
example for quality teaching. Collaborates with the Team to develop
policies and procedures guiding the delivery and assessment of
instruction. Participates in reference service, including rotating
evenings and weekends, and may have some collection management/faculty
liaison responsibility.

Required qualifications:

ALA-accredited MLS degree.
Record of a strong commitment to information literacy instruction.
Minimum of three year*s teaching and reference experience in an
academic library.
Evidence of effective team leadership experience. 
Experience with assessment of student learning.
Experience with creating Web-based instructional modules and
multimedia.
Evidence of participation in professional organizations.  

Preferred qualifications:

Ability to work successfully as a member of a team in a changing,
innovative environment.
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and
community members.
Effective interpersonal, oral, written and online communication
skills.
Ability to solve problems and to be flexible and creative in problem
resolution.
Commitment to faculty and staff mentoring and training.
Involvement with ACRL*s Institute for Information Literacy Immersion
Program. 
Ability to meet tenure and promotion requirements for research,
publication, and service to the university and the profession. 

Salary & Benefits:

This is an 11-month, tenure track faculty position reporting to the
University Librarian.  Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications
and experience with a minimum starting salary of $45,000.  Excellent
benefits including TIAA-CREF.

Application Process:

To be considered for this position, complete the online faculty/staff
data form at http://jobs.weber.edu and attach a letter of interest,
resume, and the names and contact information for three references.

Screening for the position begins November 15, 2007; the position will
remain open until filled.  Individual selected must be eligible to work
in the U.S.  For more information on this position, contact Joan
Hubbard, University Librarian at 801.626.6403 or jhubbard at weber.edu 

To learn more about the Stewart Library and Weber State University,
please visit our web sites:
http://library.weber.edu  and  http://weber.edu