Research & Instruction Librarian, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St.Mary’s City, MD
Posted November 7, 2023
Descriptions
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public liberal arts college, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Research & Instruction Librarian position.
The Library seeks an enthusiastic and creative librarian to provide research and instruction support to students and faculty and manage the Library’s web services. Early career librarians, including current students who will graduate in 2024, as well as experienced librarians are encouraged to apply. As a small, supportive, undergraduate-focused liberal arts environment the Library is committed to providing training, professional development, and mentorship.
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.
As the liaison for psychology, educational studies, the natural sciences, and mathematics the librarian develops the Library’s collections in these subject areas, provides research support, and collaborates with teaching faculty to incorporate information literacy skills and concepts into departmental curriculum. Applicants with educational or work experience outside of the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.
The librarian will manage the Library’s Springshare products (LibGuides, LibAnswers, LibCal) and will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and the College’s web development team to maintain and update the Library’s continually evolving web presence in WordPress.
The librarian will also collaborate with Research & Instruction colleagues to teach information literacy sessions in the First Year Seminars (a required course for all new St. Mary’s students), and provide general research and reference assistance.
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 and web development. 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
- Build and manage diverse collections to support student learning in liaison areas
- Manage the Library’s WordPress website and Springshare products
Required qualifications:
- Candidates must have completed an ALA-accredited master’s degree or expect to complete their degree before the starting date of employment
- Dedicated to positively engaging with undergraduate students
- Demonstrated interested in information literacy education and teaching, either through professional experience, internships, or coursework
- Interest in developing and maintaining the Library’s web presence to improve and enhance access to library services and resources
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 July 1, 2024. An interest in attracting and retaining students from underrepresented groups is desirable.
Salary: $65,000
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, including course releases for pre-tenure faculty 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.
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.
To Apply
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: https://apply.interfolio.com/135512. 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