Teaching and Learning Librarian, Oxford College Library, Emory University, Oxford, GA
Posted October 6, 2015
Oxford College of Emory University invites candidates to apply for the position of Teaching and Learning Librarian. We seek an enthusiastic individual with proven teaching and technology skills to work with the library leadership team to develop and deliver innovative, quality services for the Oxford College Library (http://oxford.library.emory.edu/ ). The library is committed to an intellectual partnership with the faculty to integrate information literacy into the curriculum of the College. The College, which provides a liberal arts intensive curriculum for the first two years of the Emory baccalaureate degree, is located 38 miles east of Atlanta on the original 1836 Emory campus in Oxford, Georgia.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate for this position will develop innovative services, modules, and programs to assist first and second year students in building important information literacy abilities. The Teaching and Learning Librarian plays an integral role in support of the College’s inquiry driven curriculum and the University’s emphasis on effective student learning by active participation and development of the Research Practices instructional program in collaboration with other teaching librarians and faculty. The librarian should be comfortable with current and evolving information technologies including the development and implementation of flipped classroom techniques and tools. The librarian will provide reference services along with some scheduled night and weekend reference work. The individual will be an active member of internal library teams such as Hub of Living and Learning, Dynamic Information Content, and Research Practices along with other College and University groups and professional organizations.
Qualifications:
Required: a graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution; demonstrated effective teaching experience including discipline-specific instruction sessions; knowledge of research methodology and experience in meeting the research needs of students and faculty; applied knowledge of emerging technologies, including video creation and web-authoring tools and social networking software; self-motivation; flexibility; strong problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills; initiative and ability to conceive and carry out projects on a deadline, including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and effectively respond to the needs of a campus community that makes heavy demands on library services; ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary based on qualifications and experience. Emory University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits. Several retirement plan options are available, including TIAA/CREF.
Application Procedures:
In letters of application, candidates should address their interest in working in an undergraduate, liberal arts intensive environment that emphasizes close faculty-student interaction and values diversity. Send letters of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references in one PDF file to: Kitty McNeill, Dean of the Library, Oxford College of Emory University, P.O. Box 1448, Oxford, GA 30054. ([email protected]) Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages women and minority candidates.