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Reference and Instruction Librarian, Quinebaug Valley Community College, Danielson, CT

Posted March 18, 2019

The Reference & Instruction Librarian position is a proactive, innovative, student-oriented teaching librarian with proven success in instructional design and curriculum development to lead our expanding metaliteracy program and join our team-oriented library. Challenging opportunity for a self-starter to design new curriculum, collaborate with teaching faculty, deliver and assess instruction that incorporates emerging information technologies, create and assess active learning environments on-ground and online. Position requires scheduling flexibility to teach occasional evening classes in both Danielson and Willimantic.

Anticipated Starting Date: June 2019

Qualifications:

  • MLIS from an ALA-accredited program by the time of employment.
  • Strong commitment to public services and demonstrated passion for teaching information literacy skills to classes and individuals.
  • Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction; to teach, and to create engaging learning spaces both on-ground and online; to motivate students; and, to assess learning and program outcomes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of trends in instructional design, student learning, and assessment.
  • Demonstrated skills with web productivity tools, learning management systems, content management and curation platforms.
  • Essential skills include effective interpersonal, oral, written and multimedia communication and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and community members.

Strongly Preferred:

  • Instructional design certificate or teaching certification.
  • 2+ years related teaching or instructional design experience for online, blended/hybrid, and on-ground courses.
  • 1+ year related reference experience in an educational setting or academic library experience.
  • Familiarity with and dedication to creating accessible content, including familiarity with WCAG.
  • Demonstrated success designing curriculum within the ACRL Framework.
  • Familiarity with Ex Libris Primo and Alma.

Successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional experience with: innovative teaching technologies; Blackboard Learn or other LMS; LibGuides or similar content management and curation platform; video production, editing, and animation tools; web design; discovery tools and ILMS; the ability to conceptualize, communicate and execute plans to meet short- and longterm goals; and, enthusiasm for tackling all aspects of the job description with creativity and flexibility.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are invited to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and provide appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Responsibilities: Working under the direction of the Director of Library Services, the candidate performs a broad range of professional library services, including metaliteracy instruction design, delivery, and assessment; reference services; technical services, and collection development.

Salary: $63,093 per year (CCP 18) plus a full State of Connecticut benefits package

Application Deadline: April 8, 2019

Application Procedure: E-mail a completed Community College Application (found at http://www.ct.edu/files/pdfs/Employment-Application.pdf), a current résumé, cover letter, and unofficial transcript(s) to: Stephanie Wilcox, Human Resources Assistant – [email protected]

Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply.

Quinebaug Valley Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record in its programs or activities. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Paul Martland, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, , EEO Officer and Title IX Coordinator, , 860-932-4124; Quinebaug Valley Community College, 742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT 06239

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