Notice of Vacancy can be seen online at: http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/employment/

 

NOTICE OF VACANCY

 

March 18, 2010

 

 

TITLE:  Reference & Instruction Librarian/First Year Experience Coordinator

 

 

LOCATION:  Cascadia Community College and University of Washington Bothell Campus Library

                                               

 

The University of Washington Libraries seeks a creative and energetic librarian to participate in a collaborative team at the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia Community College Campus Library.  The successful candidate will be committed to providing a range of services at a growing institution, including, but not limited to, instruction and reference services. 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 

Reports to Head of Reference Services and serves under the general direction of the Head of Reference Services and the Head of Instruction Services, provides reference service and information literacy instruction to the students, faculty and staff of Cascadia Community College and the University of Washington Bothell.  This individual will partner with colleagues within the Library and the campus to integrate information literacy learning objectives into the curricula of both institutions. The successful candidate will join a team of librarians, faculty and academic support staff committed to innovation in teaching and learning. 

 

The Reference & Instruction Librarian will serve as a liaison to undergraduate and graduate faculty and students in subject areas within the humanities, social sciences, and/or sciences, to be determined based on experience and current needs of the unit.

 

General responsibilities include cultivating and sustaining collaborative relationships with faculty, students and staff in support of campus teaching and learning.  Given the sustained growth and interdisciplinary nature of the curricula at both institutions, this requires active and ongoing collaboration among librarians across all subjects and levels.  Some evening and weekend reference and instruction work will be required.

 

Teaching: Will partner with colleagues within the Library and campus to develop and deliver in person and online instruction that integrates information literacy into the curricula of both institutions. With a focus on lower division courses and students, this position will partner with faculty and librarians in further developing and coordinating the information literacy instruction curriculum for UW Bothell’s first year sequence of required core courses and research writing courses, and will participate in integrating information literacy instruction into Cascadia’s required College Strategies and research and writing courses.

 

Collection Development: Will work closely with faculty and librarians within their liaison areas to develop print and electronic curriculum-focused collections, whose development is informed by the larger research collections across the UW Libraries and regional consortia. 

 

Reference: Responsibilities include providing reference services in the Library’s Information Commons and online through the UW Libraries’ email and chat reference services.

 

Professional Development and Service: The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in planning for the continued expansion of UW Bothell and Cascadia, and to take responsibility for his/her professional development in pursuit of promotion and continuing appointment.

 

CAMPUS AND LIBRARY:

 

The University of Washington Libraries serves the students, faculty and staff of Cascadia Community College and the University of Washington Bothell at their collocated campus in Bothell, located 18 miles north of downtown Seattle. Cascadia's degrees include an Associate in Integrated Studies (AIS), an Associate in Science (AS) and an Associate in Applied Science (AAS). More information on the college and its programs can be found at http://www.cascadia.edu.  UW Bothell currently offers programs in Business, Computing and Software Systems, Cultural Studies, Education, Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Policy Studies, Science and Technology, and Nursing. Librarians collaborate frequently with UW Bothell Academic Services staff from Information Technologies (including Learning Technologies), the Quantitative Skills Center, Teaching and Learning Center, and the Writing Center.  More information on UW Bothell and its programs can be found at http://www.uwb.edu.

More information about the Campus Library can be found at http://library.uwb.edu

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Required:

1. Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.

2. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.

 

Preferred:

1. Experience or demonstrated knowledge in the provision of instruction services in a community college or university setting.  Familiarity with information literacy and instructional technology concepts, trends, pedagogies, and assessment.

2. Experience or demonstrated knowledge in the provision of instruction services at the lower division including programs serving first generation and/or underrepresented students. 

3. Experience or demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies and online learning pedagogies in support of hybrid or distance instruction.

4. Experience or demonstrated knowledge in the provision of reference services to community college or university students.  Strong user centered public service philosophy.

5. Applicants with knowledge of or experience with interdisciplinary studies are encouraged to apply.  Preference will be given to candidates who have an interest in gaining experience and developing knowledge in a variety of disciplines.

6. Experience or demonstrated knowledge in working with students from diverse backgrounds, interests, and abilities who possess a wide range of educational goals. 

7. Ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, creativity, collaboration and cooperation are essential.  Commitment to continually seeking improvement in services, collections, and facilities. 

8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

 

ANTICIPATED START DATE:  July 1, 2010.

 

SALARY:  $42,600/year minimum.  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background.

 

BENEFITS:  Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group, and/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis.  Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year.  No state or local income tax.

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:               

To apply for this position, please submit the following information to [log in to unmask]:

* Cover letter

* Curriculum vitae or resume

(include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements)

* Teaching Statement: Applicants are also to provide a separate statement of no more than one page addressing their general teaching philosophy and commitment to teaching information literacy

* List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position

(include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses)

Please use "Librarian Application" in the subject heading.

PDF format is preferred (MS Word and text will also be accepted).  If possible, please submit all four components in a single, multi-page pdf document.  Complete applications including reference letters will be maintained in a secure, password protected online file space.

 

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:             

To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 30, 2010.

 

University of Washington Libraries Home Page is http://www.lib.washington.edu.

 

The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates.

 

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee.