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Instruction/Reference Librarian, Libraries and Learning Technologies --
American University in Cairo -- Egypt
Libraries and Learning Technologies
Instruction/Reference Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Information
Literacy, the successful candidate will teach the required, full-semester
freshman information literacy course, LALT: 101; serve on the reference
desk, some weekend and evening hours are required; assist with assessment
and evaluation for the instruction program and have some responsibilities
for staff training.Position requirements includes an ALA accredited MLS,
excellent communication skills in spoken and written English, experience
in teaching or with giving presentations, and demonstrated experience
delivering high quality reference services. Ability to work effectively in
a team and independently is also necessary.Experience in a multicultural
environment, experience with course management and related software, a
second Masters' degree, Arabic proficiency or other languages desirable
but not mandatory. Position # LLT-2.Founded in 1919, AUC's campus is
currently located in Cairo, Egypt, but will be moving to a new, state-
of-the-art campus in New Cairo beginning Fall Semester 2008. AUC is
accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information, see our Web
site at: www.aucegypt.edu. One-, two- or three-year (renewable)
appointment to begin September 2007. English is the language of
instruction. For expatriates, benefits include housing, annual round-trip
air travel for appointee and qualifying dependents, plus schooling for the
equivalent of up to two children at Cairo American College. In view of
AUC's protocol agreement with the Egyptian Government, which requires
specific proportions of Egyptian, U.S., and third-country citizen faculty,
at this time preference will be given to qualified applicants who are U.S.
citizens.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-mail a letter of intent specifying
Position # LLT-2 with a current C.V. to: [log in to unmask] and
arrange to have three letters of recommendation and transcripts mailed to:
Dr. Earl (Tim) Sullivan, ProvostAmerican University in Cairo420 Fifth
Avenue, Fl. 3New York, NY 10018-2729
For full consideration, candidates must also complete the Personnel
Information Form provided at http://forms.aucegypt.edu/provost/pif3.html.
Review of candidates to begin immediately; applications accepted until the
position is filled.
The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer.
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