Reference & Instruction Librarian

 

The University of South Carolina Beaufort invites applications for a non tenure-track Reference and Instruction Librarian.  Located in South Carolina’s coastal islands, close to Hilton Head, Savannah, and Charleston, the University of South Carolina Beaufort is the youngest and fastest growing senior campus in the USC system. 

 

The Reference and Instruction Librarian provides reference services and instruction of various types to students, faculty, staff, and other library users.  Reference is done in-person and via electronic methods.  This position also assists faculty in Instructional Design for their online courses. Assistance to faculty and instruction are done to support the university’s goal of developing information literate students.  The incumbent works a flexible schedule of 37.5 hours per week.  This is an annually renewable 12-month contract with benefits.  This position reports to the Director of Libraries.

 

An ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science is required.

Experience in instructional design of online courses is strongly preferred.  Also preferred is:  recent experience in an academic library; recent teaching experience preferably at the college level; and, recent experience with Blackboard and LibGuides.

 

Applicants must complete the Academic Personal Information form on-line at https://uscjobs.sc.edu  and include a cover letter, vita, and 3 letters of recommendation.  Final candidates will be required to submit official transcripts.    Letters of recommendation and other required items which cannot be submitted electronically should be mailed to Chair, Reference & Instruction Librarian Search Committee, c/o Human Resources, USC Beaufort, One University Boulevard, Bluffton, SC 29909.

 

If you have any problems or questions using the on-line system please contact the USCB Human Resources Office at 843 208-8144 for assistance.

 

To apply, click Reference & Instruction Librarian.

 

The University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.