Research & Instruction Librarian for the Social Sciences and Circulation Services, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD
Posted May 5, 2023
Description
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public liberal arts college, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Research & Instruction Librarian for the Social Sciences and Circulation Services, beginning August 2023.
The Library seeks an enthusiastic and creative librarian to provide research and instruction support to students and faculty. The Library values culturally responsive and critical librarianship and seeks to create a community of practice that supports students from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups to increase student belonging and reduce equity gaps in student performance.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public liberal arts college, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Research & Instruction Librarian. As the liaison for the Social Sciences (Anthropology, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, and Sociology) the librarian collaborates with teaching faculty to incorporate information literacy skills and concepts into their departmental curriculum, provide subject specific research support, and develop the Library’s collections in these subject areas.
The librarian will provide leadership for the Library Circulation department; direct supervision of one full-time staff position (Customer Service Supervisor) and indirect supervision of approximately 16-20 student employees; in collaboration with the Customer Service Supervisor maintain and revise policies to provide consistent, equitable service, position the Library as a co-curricular partner in offering meaningful campus student employment; and lead the Library’s post-college workplace information literacy initiatives by cultivating relationships with career services to integrate information literacy skills in the professional pathways curriculum.
The librarian will also teach information literacy sessions in the First Year Seminars (a required course for all new St. Mary’s students), participate in the on-call reference rotation, and provide coverage at the Circulation desk as needed.
As full-time, tenure track faculty the librarian is expected to be a committed member of the Library department, engage in scholarship, participate in faculty governance, service to the college, and student advising as outlined in the Faculty Bylaws.
This is an excellent opportunity for a new or experienced librarian interested in student-centered information literacy instruction, public services, student employment, and leadership and management. The successful candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to effectively collaborate with colleagues.
Essential duties:
- Provide general and specialized research assistance
- Develop, deliver, and assess information literacy instruction rooted in the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy
- Identify, acquire, and manage library resources to support student learning
- Manage Library Circulation department, including supervising one full time staff
- Build relationships with career services
Required qualifications:
- Candidates must have completed an ALA-accredited master’s degree (or expect to complete their degree before the starting date of employment)
- Demonstrated interested in information literacy education and teaching, either through professional experience, internships, or coursework
- Demonstrated interest in managing and motivating professional and student staff Dedicated to positively engaging with undergraduate students
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in Circulation or Access Services
- Experience supervising student or professional staff, in a library or other professional setting
Any combination of acceptable education and experience which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position may be considered.
This 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position is anticipated to begin August 1, 2023. An interest in attracting and retaining students from underrepresented groups is desirable.
Salary: $67,000
About St. Mary’s College of Maryland:
Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary’s City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland’s public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
To Apply
St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.
Application materials should include a cover letter addressing how they will support and contribute to the Library’s values of cultural responsiveness and critical librarianship, curriculum vitae (including e-mail address), and contact information for three references. Applications are being accepted online at: apply.interfolio.com/124671. Questions may be directed to: Amanda VerMeulen, [email protected].
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Visit our website: www.smcm.edu/hr