Lecturer in MLIS, Department of Library and Information Studies, Dewar College of Education and Human Services, Valdosta State University

Posted January 21, 2022

Description:

The Department of Library and Information Studies in the Dewar College of Education and Human Services seeks applicants for a non-tenure-track faculty lecturer position beginning August 1, 2022. The lecturer position is renewable with a pathway for possible promotion to senior lecturer. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise and providing service to the department and college.

Valdosta State University is proud to have a highly diverse student body, and we are seeking to recruit and retain outstanding candidates who exhibit a clear commitment to diversity and inclusion and who will enhance the diversity of our faculty and staff.

The Department of Library and Information Studies is the home of a thriving ALA- accredited, fully online, asynchronous Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree program. The Department educates a diverse community of learners in the core competences and values of the library and information science professions, provides students with learning opportunities in traditional and emerging information environments, and prepares graduates to serve in a rapidly changing information society. The MLIS degree program prepares library and information professionals to be successful in entry level professional positions in academic, public, and special libraries.

For more information, contact Dr. Linda Most, Department Head, via email [email protected] or phone at 229-333-5966. For more information on the Department, visit https://www.valdosta.edu/colleges/education/master-of-library-and-information-science/.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for teaching graduate courses in library and information science in a fully online, asynchronous learning environment using the institution’s online learning platform, currently BrightSpace by D2L. The teaching expectation is anticipated to be a 4/4 load with the opportunity for summer teaching as student demand supports. Team teaching and course development opportunities are possibilities as well.

Service expectations for this position include but are not limited to student advising and other related activities such as student recruiting, responding to inquiries from potential applicants, facilitating matriculation of newly accepted students, and managing the department’s electronic employment bulletin board. Additional service expectations may be developed as the need arises.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or related field;
Demonstrated successful asynchronous online teaching experience at the graduate level;
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, and student success;
Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Earned doctorate in Library and Information Studies or equivalent
Relevant professional work experience;
Subject expertise aligned to the Valdosta State MLIS curriculum in one or more of the following:
- the Foundations of Library and Information Science
- Research Methods in LIS
- Youth Services
- Archives and Special Libraries
- Organization of Information
- Management of Libraries and Information Centers

A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant’s career stage;
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting;
A record of mentoring students of diverse backgrounds.

How to apply:

Online application is required and should be submitted by January 31, 2022, at https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/human-resources/employment-opportunities.php.

The Dewar College of Education and Human Services prepares professionals for multiple roles in 21st century educational, business, and community settings. The College is home to five departments (Leadership, Technology, and Workforce Development, Teacher Education, Human Services, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Library and Information Studies). The Dewar College of Education and Human Services is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), is an American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) award winning institution, and is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). In addition, several of the college programs are accredited or nationally recognized by their specialized professional organizations. For more information about the college visit https://www.valdosta.edu/colleges/education/.

Valdosta State University is a regional comprehensive university located on a gorgeous 168-acre campus of palm trees, vast green lawns, Spanish mission-style architecture, and an award-winning design. The university serves a student enrollment of approximately 11,750 from all states within the US and hosts over 300 international students from more than 76 countries. It is located in Valdosta, a family-friendly area with new housing developments, modest living costs, excellent public and private schools, a vibrant music and arts scene, and a 170-acre theme park, Wild Adventures. The city is served by the Valdosta Regional Airport and is home to Moody Air Force Base. It is located just north of the Florida state line on Interstate 75. It is within a two-hour drive of Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Florida, and a three-hour drive of Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit https://www.valdosta.edu or for information about the community, visit https://www.valdostachamber.com.

Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution with a strong institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including (but not limited to) minorities and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy, including sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.