Instruction And Outreach Librarian

INSTRUCTION AND OUTREACH LIBRARIAN

JOB LOCATION:

___ Fully Remote

___ Hybrid (Some remote work some on campus work)

_X__ On Campus

JOB SUMMARY

The Instruction and Outreach Librarian reports to the Library Director. This position will coordinate the library instruction program and Outreach initiatives. The successful candidate will possess knowledge of educational theory and practices including instructional design, learning outcomes and assessment, and active learning strategies.

This position is a valuable part of a small, highly collaborative team of librarians and paraprofessionals who are committed to providing excellent service and user experience to the campus community. The ideal candidate will be organized and adaptive as well as interested in critical librarianship and joining a campus community and library staff that promotes diversity, respect, and inclusion. Early career professionals are highly encouraged to apply. Anticipated salary range for this role is $38,000 - $43,000 annually.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct course-related information literacy instruction, incorporating new approaches to teaching and learning into existing research and instruction programs.
• Support the campus community with instructional design, educational technology integration, and pedagogical innovation.
• Design and implement assessment instruments to measure learning outcomes for library instruction services, to allow for ongoing review, evaluation, and improvement of services.
• Select, promote, and develop online tutorials and digital learning objects.
• Provide general and subject-specific reference and research support.
• Work as a liaison with the faculty and students to help promote library resources, library services, and open educational resources.
• Participate in library initiatives and campus-wide service.
• Coordinate library publications and communications such as annual reports, newsletters, and social media posts.
• Maintain current knowledge of the trends and issues in higher education, scholarly communication, online education, education technologies, and research practices.

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Masters Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited institution
• Early career professionals and members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply
• Experience in an academic setting preferred
• Adept at learning and adapting to new technologies
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, respect, and inclusion

CONTACT

All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System.

**It is highly recommended that all faculty and staff have the COVID 19 vaccination.

ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403b/Roth retirement plan, generous Paid Time Off program, Parental Leave, 21 holidays including 2 weeks off at the end of the year, paid life insurance and short-term disability, paid time for volunteering, free gym membership, and more.

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky's largest city, Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2300 students at the bachelors', masters and doctoral levels, providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Faculty, staff and students are united by the institutional mission:Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

With a focus on service and leadership, Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working student.In addition, our unique6-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service, with a commitment to cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment, emulated for interdisciplinary, collaborations, and acclaimed for contributions to the community.

Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University's policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.