BASIC FUNCTION: Assists in the development, implementation, promotion, and assessment of the Library’s instruction program. Provides research support to students, faculty, and staff. Participates in the Library’s Faculty Partnership Program as a librarian partner to one or more academic departments. Creates and maintains instructional resources.
EDUCATION: Graduate degree in Library & Information Science (MLS or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program, second Master’s in subject-specific field or equivalent related experience is preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Evidence of proficiency in teaching. Experience in information literacy instruction and research services. Demonstrated knowledge of trends, capabilities, and best practices of educational technology, and the potential to thoughtfully integrate educational technologies into information literacy instruction. Demonstrated potential to develop creative lesson plans and assignments. Supervisory experience, preferred. Interest in marketing, outreach and promotion of library services. Must be well organized, and able to meet deadlines and multiple demands. Demonstrated ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences. Must be results-oriented, flexible, self-motivated, and have an enthusiasm for teaching and technology, and an ability to collaborate with colleagues in a goal-oriented library team. Creative approach to the development of new services and commitment to responsive and innovative service is essential. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists in the development, implementation, promotion, and assessment of the Library’s instruction program. Assists the Teaching & Learning Coordinator in the development and maintenance of instructional resources. Participates in the Library’s Faculty Partnership program (FPP) as a librarian partner to one or more academic departments. Supervises and supports staff. Provides research support to students, faculty, and staff. Participates in the growth, development and professional work of the Library. Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
TO APPLY: To view the full job posting and to submit your resume, cover letter, names/contact information of three references, and employment application, please go to THIS LINK. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
