The Mississippi State University (MSU) Libraries seek applications for the tenure-track position of Instructional Services Librarian/Assistant Professor, a member of a team responsible for instructing library users in a highly electronic environment. The position reports to the Coordinator of Library Instructional Services. MSU Libraries are a member of ASERL, LYRASIS, CNI, EDUCAUSE, and SPARC and was a leader in establishing the statewide MAGNOLIA consortium for online databases. The MSU Libraries support a technologically advanced library program commensurate with the University’s research environment. Additional information about the MSU Libraries can be found at http://library.msstate.edu.
Duties: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Participates on a team of librarians that identifies the instructional needs of all library users, plans and executes instruction activities, and promotes the progressive development of information competencies and research skills; Develops and presents workshops for library users, library staff, university faculty and university constituencies; Shares responsibility for planning, developing, maintaining, and assessing instructional and promotional materials in all media; Develops web-based instructional materials including online tutorials and instruction modules; Works with academic departments to provide instructional support to on-campus and distance education classes; May serve as a liaison to one or more academic departments; May be assigned some hours on the reference desk with occasional weekend hours; The successful applicant will be expected to fulfill research and service responsibilities for promotion and/or tenure.
Qualifications:
Required:
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program; Understanding of traditional, current and emerging electronic and print information resources and technologies; Ability to work positively, productively, congenially with diverse constituencies and colleagues; Recent experience with library instruction, print/electronic library resources and mult-media presentations
Preferred:
Additional graduate degree
Instructional design/development/evaluation experience; Instructional technology skills; Recent reference experience; Customary web authoring and development skills; Experience in distance learning and/or library outreach services.
Benefits: Faculty rank, privileges and responsibilities; 12-month appointment, excellent benefits package.
Salary: $43,000 – $45,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply, submit a litter of application, vitae and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references who can address the suitability of the candidate for the responsibilities above to: Ms. Debra Fairbrother, Administrative Assistant to the Dean, Mississippi State University Libraries, PO Box 5408, Mississippi State, MS 39762. You must also submit the Personal Data Information Form for this position online at http://www.jobs.msstate.edu. Mississippi State University is an EEO/AA employer.