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Position Title Assistant Professor of Newton Gresham Library (Instruction Librarian) Requisition 202300169F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College Newton Gresham Library Department Newton Gresham Library Open Date 12/19/2023 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/37514 Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Susan Strickland Title Newton Gresham Library
Sam Houston State University
PO Box 2179
Huntsville, TX 77341-2179
Contact Phone 936-294-3128 Contact Email lib_sds@shsu.edu Sam Houston State University
PO Box 2179
Huntsville, TX 77341-2179
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The Instruction Librarian serves as the Library's expert for instructional methodologies and techniques and works collaboratively with the Research and Instruction (R&I) librarians to develop and implement a programmatic approach to in-person and online information literacy instruction to meet the learning, teaching, and research needs of the university community.
This 12-month tenure-track position is expected to participate in professional activities, professional development, scholarly research, publication, and service activities as outlined in Academic Policy Statement 900417, Faculty Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion.
Develops and maintains expertise in learning theories, information literacy, and instructional design and technologies. Creates and/or facilitates professional development training for library personnel on techniques, evidence-based best practices, and emerging trends in library and information literacy instruction. Coordinates and participates in the continuing development of credit-bearing library course(s), with the option to participate in the instruction rotation. Guides R&I librarians in designing and delivering high-quality face-to-face and online library instruction, creates modules, tutorials, and other instructional materials that teach critical thinking, research skills, and information literacy, develops lesson plans and materials for common introductory level courses, including English Composition. Oversees the quantitative and qualitative assessment of library instructional programs and identifies ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of instructional efforts. Participates as part of the R&I team to provide library instruction, embedded librarianship services, and research assistance for courses, groups, and individuals as needed or assigned, provides coordinated information services, including general reference, in a variety of formats (e.g., in-person, chat, email) which may include selected evenings or weekends, engages in outreach activities to meet information needs of students and promote awareness of library services and resources, develops and maintains a working knowledge of the library's collections and resources; contributes to the library's collection development efforts and assumes collection development responsibilities for assigned subject areas. Duties performed in the usual course of the job.
Educational Requirements for the Position This 12-month tenure-track position is expected to participate in professional activities, professional development, scholarly research, publication, and service activities as outlined in Academic Policy Statement 900417, Faculty Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion.
Develops and maintains expertise in learning theories, information literacy, and instructional design and technologies. Creates and/or facilitates professional development training for library personnel on techniques, evidence-based best practices, and emerging trends in library and information literacy instruction. Coordinates and participates in the continuing development of credit-bearing library course(s), with the option to participate in the instruction rotation. Guides R&I librarians in designing and delivering high-quality face-to-face and online library instruction, creates modules, tutorials, and other instructional materials that teach critical thinking, research skills, and information literacy, develops lesson plans and materials for common introductory level courses, including English Composition. Oversees the quantitative and qualitative assessment of library instructional programs and identifies ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of instructional efforts. Participates as part of the R&I team to provide library instruction, embedded librarianship services, and research assistance for courses, groups, and individuals as needed or assigned, provides coordinated information services, including general reference, in a variety of formats (e.g., in-person, chat, email) which may include selected evenings or weekends, engages in outreach activities to meet information needs of students and promote awareness of library services and resources, develops and maintains a working knowledge of the library's collections and resources; contributes to the library's collection development efforts and assumes collection development responsibilities for assigned subject areas. Duties performed in the usual course of the job.
A degree from an American Library Association ( ALA) accredited Master's program
Experience Required for the Position Experience with information literacy informed classroom teaching and instructional design is preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position This is a tenure track, 12-month position. Reports to the Director of Library Public Services.
Special Instructions Summary Review of applications will begin on January 29, 2024.
Open Until Filled Yes EEO Statement
EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
