Learning & Engagement Librarians

Job Description

Learning & Engagement Librarians

Library Faculty Position, Dunwoody and Newton Campus

Position

The University Library is hiring forward-thinking and collegial Learning & Engagement

Librarians for the Dunwoody Campus and Newton campuses.

Responsibilities

You should be eager to partner with faculty in their teaching and research and engage with students in their first and second years, primarily in developing the information literacy and research skills that support the University’s College to Career Competencies Initiative, such as critical thinking, written/oral communication, digital technology, and global/intracultural fluency.

·         Participate in developing innovative instruction techniques, tools, and assessments

·         Participate in student and faculty outreach activities throughout the university

·         Provide reference service in-person and online

·         Create and maintain multimedia web-based information literacy and instructional materials

·         Engage and support the faculty, staff, and students’ research, teaching, and learning needs

The librarians serve as members of the library faculty (12-month; non- tenure track), hold faculty rank, and are expected to participate in service activities as outlined in the University Library’s faculty guidelines. The library is committed to providing exceptional professional development opportunities for its employees.

Environment

One position is based on Perimeter College’s Dunwoody campus. The Dunwoody Campus sits on 100 acres in a residential area of north DeKalb County, where the college has developed a strong reputation as a community partner and institution for higher learning. About 10 miles north of Atlanta, the campus boasts a culturally diverse student body and vibrant student life activities, including the annual, well-attended international festival.

The other position is based on Perimeter College’s Newton campus which opened in 2007. The campus sits on a 100-acre property generously donated from the Arnold Fund about 40 miles east of Georgia State’s Atlanta campus. For additional information about the six libraries that make up Georgia State University Library, visit http://library.gsu.edu.

Georgia State University, an innovative urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from diverse backgrounds. Georgia State readies students for professional pursuits, educates future leaders, and prepares citizens for lifelong learning. Enrolling one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation at its downtown research campus, at its vibrant branch campuses, and online, the university provides educational opportunities for more than 50,000 students at the graduate, baccalaureate, associate, and certificate levels.

Required Qualifications

·         Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program

·         Ability to work effectively with library users and colleagues

·         Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience in innovative approaches to reference/research assistance, library instruction and outreach work

·         Experience with outreach and/or programming

·         Experience teaching or providing library instruction in face-to-face and/or virtual settings

·         Experience creating digital learning objects

·         Working knowledge of new and emerging technologies

If you feel that you don’t meet these preferred qualifications, don’t let a confidence gap stop you from applying. Sometimes a list of preferred qualifications can miss the elements that would most strengthen our team; we value the many different skills which make all of us unique.

Condition of Work and Benefits

·         Twelve-month assignment, faculty rank, non-tenure track

·         Health and retirement benefits

·         Support for research and professional activities

·         Occasional evening and weekend work may be required

·         Occasional work at other campuses required

Salary and Rank

$58,750-$63,500 dependent on experience, education, and faculty rank. Appointment at faculty rank (Instructor/Assistant Professor)

Apply at:

https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4702

All offers of employment at Georgia State University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.