Full-time instruction/reference librarian position
Approximately 40hrs/week, Oct-December 2010 and February-May 2011
The California State University at San Marcos (CSUSM) Library seeks applicants for a temporary Library faculty position within the Information Literacy Program ILP for the academic year 2010-2011. This position will provide information literacy instruction in general education courses as well as be scheduled to be on call at the library’s Research Help Desk (both in person and virtually,) and attend regular ILP meetings. Instruction responsibilities are expected to require 20-25 hours a week, reference/research help/office hours for 10 hours, and other responsibilities for the remainder of the work week. During Spring 2011 (Feb-May 2011) the librarian will work collaboratively with faculty in the Human Development, Nursing, Psychology, and Kinesiology programs at CSUSM to develop, deliver, and assess information literacy instruction and reference. Some instruction and on-call research help hours will be scheduled for evenings and weekends. This position will be assigned other projects as needed.
Qualifications
Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent before start date. Recent experience providing reference and instruction in an academic library. Evidence of competency or experience in instructionally-related technologies. High-level of self-motivation and enthusiasm. Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues, students, faculty, and staff.
Rank and Salary
Rank and salary is at the Senior Assistant Librarian level. This position is contingent on funding.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three references to:
Barbara Preece, Dean
Library,
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
Email: cleen@csusm.edu
Review of applications to begin August 23, 2010 and continue until filled.
CSU San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minority groups and people with disabilities.
