Level: Community College Professional 18, 12-month, tenure track position.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
Location: Quinebaug Valley Community College, 742 Upper Maple Street Danielson, CT 06239. **This position is not remote**
Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2022
Position Summary:
The Reference and Instruction Librarian performs a broad range of
professional responsibilities of librarianship serving the information
needs of students, faculty,
and the residents of the communities served by the College.
Responsibilities include the design, development, delivery, and
assessment of information literacy instruction in on-ground, hybrid, and
online courses; reference services; individual research
consultations; liaison responsibilities for academic departments and
programs; and collection development and maintenance.
Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a
culturally, linguistically,
and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are
expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along
with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft
Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
Minimum Qualifications: An ALA-accredited Master’s
degree in Library Science or Library and Information Studies or
appropriately related discipline with one (1) or more years of related
experience; or a combination of education, training,
and experience which would lead to the competencies required for
successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
Successful Candidate must have or must possess:
Experience in information literacy
instruction incorporating emerging information technologies and
creating active learning environments on-ground and online. Experience
providing reference services and/or individual research consultations.
Experience providing technical support in
common software applications.
Substitutions Allowed: Applicants
who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to
put in writing precisely how their background and experience have
prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by
providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements
may be made for compelling reasons.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience
creating online learning objects including video, tutorials, and
research guides. Experience in instructional design, student learning,
and assessment. Experience with creating accessible content with WCAG
and universal design for learning principles.
Experience with the ACRL Framework, OER, and Creative Commons
licenses. Experience in an academic setting providing direct service to
students and faculty. Prior experience working in a community college.
Starting Salary:
$67,587 approximate annual* plus excellent State of CT medical
insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. Salary Range for
this level is $67,587-$122,795. (*New hires to State employment start at
minimum of salary range).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well,
protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits
include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family
& more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
Application Instructions:
To apply
you must submit a cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications
or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and
links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.
View the full job posting and apply online here.
CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F
