Education Librarian, Mason Library, Keene State College, Keene, NH
Posted October 21, 2014
Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position
To begin July 1, 2015
The Mason Library at Keene State College is seeking applications for an Education Librarian to lead the development of programs, services, and information literacy curriculum in support of students and faculty in the college’s Educator Preparation Program. This is a tenure track faculty appointment available July 1, 2015.
Under administrative review of the Dean of Mason Library, the Education Librarian collaborates with colleagues on campus and in the local educator community to foster effective use of the Curriculum Materials Library (CML). The Education Librarian exemplifies best practices in the use of curriculum materials, develops and implements policies regarding the CML, and has overall responsibility for collection development in the CML and Education collections.
As a faculty member, this position participates in the design, development, teaching, and delivery of the library’s programs, engages in scholarly activities, and library and campus-wide service. We are committed to diversity and multiculturalism, and strongly encourage individuals to apply who will contribute to the College’s ongoing efforts to provide opportunities to help students become responsible global citizens.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provide, lead, and assess programs in support of students and faculty in the Educator Preparation Programs.
- Collaboratively develop and maintain information literacy and educational technologies curriculum specific to students in the Educator Preparation Programs.
- Organize, develop, and enhance physical facilities and collections of the Curriculum Materials Library.
- Work with Technical Services to develop and implement standards of processing for various materials in the Curriculum Materials Library.
- Maintain currency in local and state preK-12 curriculum and national education standards.
- Select, assess, and manage the Curriculum Materials Library and Education collections to support the teaching, learning, and research needs of students and faculty in the Educator Preparation Program.
- Develop outreach activities and communication to promote the Curriculum Materials Library, its programs, resources, and services.
- Coordinate the Curriculum Materials Library Advisory Board.
- Supervise student workers as needed to maintain collection and provide services.
- Cultivate partnerships with cooperating teachers and local library media specialist groups.
- Coordinate and provide outreach services to high school and community groups to establish positive connections between the library and entering undergraduate students.
Library Faculty Responsibilities:
- Participates in the design, development, teaching, and delivery of the Library’s programs;
- Participates in liaison program;
- Provides services that contribute to student learning;
- Selects and evaluates library resources;
- Engages in scholarly activities;
- Engages in library and campus-wide service.
Qualifications Required: Master’s degree in library science or library media from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent by time of appointment; experience assessing and developing library collections; experience developing curriculum and providing information literacy instruction; demonstrated knowledge of the field of teacher education and the teaching profession; an understanding of pedagogical methods in preK-12 education; familiarity with preK-12 curriculum materials and literature; ability to apply technology to teaching; proven organizational, interpersonal, communication skills; demonstrated ability to work independently and collegially.
Qualifications Preferred: Library Media Specialist certification; experience with accreditation processes; grant writing experience; experience teaching in or as librarian in preK-12 education environment; experience developing and providing educational technology instruction. This is a tenure track faculty position and will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor. Current rank minimum for an Assistant Professor is $61,720. Subject to change with anticipated Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
Application: Apply online at https://jobs.usnh.edu/
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online:
- Letter of application addressing the required and desirable qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three references
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until Friday, January 9, 2015.
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