Assistant Librarian, Student Success - Western Connecticut State University
Library Services. Tenure Track. Academic Year 2018-2019. Western
Connecticut State University is pleased to announce that applications
are being accepted for a tenure track, 12-month Student Success
Assistant Librarian. We are looking for a person with a positive, can-do
attitude, who has knowledge and skills to lead the library in its
collaborative role supporting and developing students with diverse
backgrounds. This position will engage collaboratively, in and outside
the library, with other entities such as the First Year Experience
program, the Writing Center, and the Tutoring Resource Center. The
successful candidate will play a critical role in expanding the library
presence through the design, implementation, and assessment of
instruction and academic-engagement programs to assist first-year and
other lower-division undergraduate students as they learn the tools of
scholarship while adjusting to college life.
Western Connecticut State Library is a dynamic
learning center that fosters the discovery, creation, and
reinterpretation of knowledge. The faculty and staff are
committed to enhancing learning and teaching by connecting
researchers with information resources designed to meet the curricular,
intellectual, and professional needs of the university
community. Additional information about the library may be
found at http://library.wcsu.edu.
Position Summary: The Student Success Librarian
collaborates with appropriate campus entities to develop and assist with
outreach events that increase student engagement with the library and
first year programs. Develop and teach one credit peer-mentor course in
collaboration with appropriate university offices and departments.
Design, deliver, and assess library instruction for first year, general
education, and other programs to support learning and engagement in
the University. Collaborate with library faculty colleagues to
develop educational services that integrate information literacy
and research skills into undergraduate programs. Provide research
assistance in person and online, including some evening and weekend
hours. Investigate, recommend, develop and coordinate scalable library
programs related to student engagement, academic engagement, and
orientation for undergraduate students, with an emphasis on
information literacy skill-building of early-stage undergraduates
and transfer students. Shape new directions for initiatives that
support student learning and provide library services where
students expect to find them. Serve as liaison librarian for
assigned departments by performing research consultations,
instruction, collection development, creating LibGuides, and other
general liaison tasks. Participate in library faculty governance.
Qualifications: Required qualifications include an ALA
accredited graduate degree; demonstrated knowledge of current and
emerging trends in library technologies; ability to work
collaboratively as well as independently; excellent written and oral
communication, interpersonal communication and public presentation
skills; flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work successfully
in a complex, dynamic environment with competing demands are required.
Preferred qualifications include knowledge of learning management
systems and distance education; understanding of pedagogical methods
and learning outcomes assessment to support instruction; demonstrated
supervisory experience; a strong commitment to service excellence
and demonstrated passion for teaching and supporting undergraduate
student learning. The University is particularly interested in
applicants who have experience working with students from diverse
backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher
education for first generation and under-represented groups.
WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse
university community by actively encouraging people with
disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in
our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through
diversity and inclusion.
Salary & Benefits: The salary range is
$59,668–$80,030 and is commensurate upon candidates' experience.
WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional
information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/.
Application Process: Interested applicants must
submit a letter of application, which outlines interest in, and
qualifications for, the position; a current curriculum vita; and the
names and contact information for at least three (3) professional
references to facultyvitae@wcsu.edu.
In the Email Subject Line Reference Search #700-550. All materials
should be submitted as PDF files. Applications must be received
by Friday, August 31, 2018. Late applications will not be accepted.
Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer.
