Reference & Instruction Librarian - Quinebaug Valley Community College. Full-time, 35 hrs/week, 12 month tenure track. Anticipated Starting Date: June 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.
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 long- term 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, a current résumé, cover letter, and unofficial transcript(s) to: Stephanie Wilcox, Human Resources Assistant – swilcox@qvcc.edu. PROTECTED GROUP MEMBERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
