Instruction Librarian or Library Instructor

Gainesville State College - Gainesville Campus

 

Gainesville State College invites applications for a twelve-month tenure-track faculty position in the John Harrison Hosch Library beginning January 5, 2009.

Responsibilities:

·         Teach 6-7 hours of Library credit research classes and 40-50 one-hour general library instruction classes per year

·         Coordinate and schedule all general Library instruction sessions at the Gainesville Library. Provide a variety of materials including customized handouts

·         Serve as selector for Reference and as a library liaison to one of  the College’s academic divisions

·         Provide reference and circulation assistance at the Information Help Desk about 8-10 hours per week

·         Maintain the Library room schedule for classes

·         Coordinate Library public relations efforts including orientation tours, campus events, and  relations with regional public and academic libraries

·         Serve on College, University System, and/or community committees

• Interact with the College's community through professional service and involvement of students

·         Participate in appropriate faculty development activities

 

Qualifications:

• EITHER an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited Master of Library Information Systems (MLIS) OR graduate degree(s) in one of the fields in the Social Sciences or Humanities offered by the College and that graduate degree(s) must have required extensive print and online research. Position title depends upon degrees.
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for classroom teaching
• High level of competency with computers
• Understanding of and commitment to the implementation of diverse instructional techniques
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities
• Preferred: successful teaching experience; library work experience, proficiency with WebCT or other eLearning classroom management software

 

Salary/Rank:    

·         Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience

·         Anticipated salary range:  $35,000- $42,000

·         Benefits of the University System of Georgia

 

The College:  Gainesville State College, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is comprised of two campuses with a total enrollment of over 8,500 students. The Gainesville Campus, the original campus, is adjacent to the interstate network forty-five miles northeast of downtown Atlanta in Oakwood. The Oconee Campus enrolls over 2,200 of the College’s students and is located in Watkinsville, Georgia, approximately eight miles south of Athens.  The College is committed to teaching, service, supporting professional development and campus diversity.    For additional information, see the college homepage at http://www.gsc.edu

 

Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing the above responsibilities and qualifications; a resume; a separate statement of teaching philosophy; unofficial copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts (official copies will be required of those chosen for an interview); the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references; and a Gainesville State College Faculty Application form (found at http://www.gsc.edu/admin/hr/forms/facappp.pdf)  to: Library Instruction Search, c/o Human Resources, Gainesville State  College, P. O. Box 1358, Gainesville, Georgia  30503.

 

Application Deadline:  To be assured of review, fully completed application packages must be received by November 1, 2008.

Gainesville State College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.