Information Literacy and Digital Learning Librarian/Assistant Professor, University of Montevallo, Montevallo AL

Posted June 24, 2014

12-month, Tenure-Track, beginning Fall 2014 

The purpose of this position is to teach information literacy across the curriculum in a small classroom environment with students at the center of the educational experience. Duties include development of information literacy instruction across the curriculum and support for digital learning initiatives in the library. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Work collaboratively with the QEP Director to implement and assess QEP outcomes across the University curriculum.
2. Teach in the Library’s information literacy program for a variety of fields, courses, and subjects and develop Library services for distance learners.
3. Determine appropriate ways to infuse information literacy across the curriculum.
4. Assess the Library’s information literacy program.
5. Create and maintain diverse and innovative materials to support instruction and research.
6. Serve as the primary spokesperson for the Library’s digital learning initiatives.
7. Collaborate with colleagues inside the library and across campus to design and pilot innovative teaching practices.
8. Collaborate with a variety of campus constituents engaged in high impact practices.
9. Engage in a cycle of continuous evaluation and improvement of library services.
10. Provide reference assistance to Library patrons in person and on-line.
11. Participate in Library strategic planning.
12. Participate in collection development decisions.
13. Participate in reference service including night and Sunday hours as needed.
14. Serve on Library and University committees.
15. Engage in scholarly research with the aim of achieving a sustained body of high-quality work.
16. Perform other professional duties as needed.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. The individual holding this position will serve as a representative of the University and, as such, shall promote a positive impression by demonstrating a collegial and professional customer-service approach at all times. 

Additional duties may include, but are not limited to: 
Contribute to Library blog and social media presences; offer support for special events hosted by the Library, and assist in weeding projects. 

Applicants should hold an MLIS from an ALA-accredited program. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.