________________________________________ From: ibln@googlegroups.com [ibln@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott, Connie E [CEScott@indianatech.edu] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 8:07 PM To: ibln@googlegroups.com Subject: [IBLN] FW: [BCALA] University of West Georgia Instructional Services Librarian Position >From BCALA: Job opportunity -----Original Message----- From: The Black Caucus of the American Library Association [mailto:BCALA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU] On Behalf Of Gerald Holmes Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 4:40 PM To: BCALA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU Subject: [BCALA] University of West Georgia Instructional Services Librarian Position please excuse duplicate postings: Instructional Services Librarian Do you get energized by working with students and helping them connect ideas? Would you like to work in a newly renovated building designed to foster professional creativity, collaborative teaching, and student learning? Are you open to new ideas and challenges? The University of West Georgia seeks to add to our Instructional Services team by hiring an Instructional Services Librarian. A major component of our information literacy program is our credit-bearing course; approximately 30 sections of this course are taught each year with documented positive results for student success (see http://crl.acrl.org/content/early/2012/12/19/crl12-424.full.pdf+html ). In addition to the credit-bearing course, librarians teach information literacy classes by instructor request and in scheduled topical workshops. Courses and workshops are offered face-to-face and online. Librarians serve as liaisons to academic departments and provide reference services (face-to-face and via chat). Reference and instruction activities may include some evening and weekend hours. All librarian appointments are tenure-track faculty positions. As faculty, librarians serve on university committees, support the greater good of the institution and pursue professional development opportunities. Instructional Services librarians are expected to have a strong interest in advancing the field of library instruction. Each Instructional Services librarian has an area of focus to contribute to the short and long-range goals of the department. Due to the dynamic nature of librarianship and the ever-evolving needs of our patrons, these areas of focus change as Instructional Services continuously monitors campus needs and curriculum trends. Therefore, the successful candidate will have diverse interests and talents as well as a desire to grow professionally in new directions. Instructional Services is building a positive culture of assessment. Each librarian is responsible for outlining an assessment strategy for his or her area of focus. These strategies will be revised and implemented in a supportive learning environment as the team learns together how to best assess our services. Ingram Library recently finished a major building renovation. The library has three instructional spaces for one-shots and the credit-bearing course. The Instructional Services office suite is designed to facilitate collaboration among Instructional Services librarians. These new spaces provide opportunities for librarians to experiment with emerging pedagogies. The successful candidate will be open to new ideas, willing to take risks and have the ability and courage to fail gracefully and change course when necessary. Required Qualifications * ALA accredited Masters in Library Science in-hand by the start date * Comfortable teaching and presenting information in front of a group * Strong desire to experiment with new instructional pedagogy and delivery methods * Ability to work cooperatively with people from diverse backgrounds * Strong communication skills * Adept at learning new technologies and using them effectively * Quick-thinking and flexible * Demonstrated ability to work creatively and collaboratively with others while also pursuing and completing individual projects * Record of establishing and maintaining effective work relationships * Intellectual curiosity Preferred Qualifications * 2+ years professional academic library experience * Teaching experience * Experience with course management systems * Familiarity with assessment methods and standards * Comfortable teaching and presenting information in an online environment * Subject expertise in a field that is currently taught at UWG * Demonstrated success with applying for and securing grants * Academic background in business or familiarity with business resources * Experience teaching technology usage * Project management experience * Sense of humor Location The University of West Georgia is located in Carrollton, GA, a community approximately one hour west of Atlanta and about 20 miles east of the Alabama state line. As employees of the University System of Georgia, UWG librarians enjoy free tuition for most degrees (through doctoral level) at all University System of Georgia schools. Librarians earn 14 hours of annual leave per month, 8 hours of sick time per month, and twelve assigned paid holidays per year. See http://www.westga.edu/hrpay for other benefits information. Start Date Position is available July 1, 2013. Salary mid $40,000s To apply please submit CV, cover letter, unofficial transcripts and contact information for 3 references to Anne C. Barnhart, Head of Instructional Services (barnhart@westga.edu). Application deadline is February 22, 2013. The University of West Georgia is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Institution. Official transcripts are requirements for employment by the University of West Georgia. Please be advised that should you be recommended for a position, University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a background check as a prior condition of employment. -- Anne C. Barnhart Head of Instructional Services Ingram Library University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA 30117 678-839-6364 Faculty - Request a library instruction session: http://www.westga.edu/library/faculty/instruction Students - It's your grade - Get help from a professional - GoPRO!: http://www.westga.edu/library/gopro -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IBLN" group. To post to this group, send email to ibln@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to ibln+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/ibln?hl=en.