Instructional & Research Librarian, Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA

Posted July 14, 2017

Penrose Library seeks an innovative librarian to provide instructional and research assistance to the faculty, students, and staff of Whitman College. Responsibilities will include designing, delivering, and assessing information literacy instruction; serving as liaison to academic departments or programs; and participating in library planning and policy-making in a shared decision-making environment. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute knowledge of current instructional and digital learning technologies to Instructional and Research Services and other library programs.

The MLS or comparable degree from an ALA-accredited program is required. Experience in academic library instruction or post-secondary instruction is desired. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply.

Whitman College is building a diverse academic community and welcomes nominations of and applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the College’s learning environment. Whitman is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Whitman College is an EEO employer.

Required Qualifications:

• MLS or comparable degree from an ALA-accredited program;
• ability to develop research guides and appropriate pedagogical materials in order to effectively deliver instruction at different achievement levels;
• ability to exploit digital learning technologies in order to further instructional programs and initiatives;
• strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to effectively collaborate with other campus departments, individuals, and outside constituencies.

Penrose Library has a strong service orientation, a team-oriented approach to decision making, and provides excellent opportunities for professional development. Penrose Library consistently ranks highly in Princeton Review’s “Best College Library” category and Whitman College is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top 50 liberal arts colleges in the country.

Whitman Whitman’s beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually dynamic and diverse community of some 500 staff and faculty and 1,500 students. The area allows one to experience a wide variety of recreational opportunities, provides access to more than a dozen art galleries, three theatres, and the oldest continuous symphony west of the Mississippi River. Whitman has vibrant theatre and music programs and routinely invites renowned speakers and performers to campus.

Application Procedure
Please submit application letter, vita, and contact information for three references through the College Employment Opportunities form at https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com 

Application review will begin August 7, 2017 and will continue until filled.

Please direct questions about this position to Lee Keene, Head of Instruction, Research, & Assessment ([email protected]). For more information about Whitman College see www.whitman.edu. Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check.