King University, a private, comprehensive university founded in the Presbyterian tradition, is inviting applications for an Online Instruction Librarian to join our engaged, user-centered, and forward-thinking library faculty.  Position is full-time with faculty status and is based at King’s Bristol campus in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Tennessee.  Position to begin in the summer of 2014.

The King University Libraries seek an energetic and innovative librarian to coordinate and provide library services to online students and faculty.  This position will have the following duties:

·      develop a structure for information literacy for online programs;

·      use emerging technologies to deliver instruction and incorporate library resources into the virtual environment;

·      manage the creation and development of online video tutorials;

·      manage e-reserves;

·      serve as liaison to assigned academic departments for collection development;

·      support face-to-face instruction and reference. 

 

Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, be self-motivated, organized with attention to detail, inquisitive, eager to gain new skills and expertise, adaptable, and capable of working collaboratively.

 

The successful candidate will be expected to:

·      have demonstrated experience in design of online instructional aids using various platforms including but not limited to: course management software; screencasting software such as Camtasia, Jing, or Snagit; tablet and applicable Web 2.0 technologies; LibGuides

·      have knowledge of a wide range of print and electronic information resources

·      have demonstrated teaching experience

·      be familiar with current practices, theory, and issues related to information literacy instruction and assessment, and reference services in both the online and face to face environment

·      have a willingness to form strategic partnerships with campus entities

·      have the ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team-based environment

·      have the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a busy, time-sensitive environment 

·      become engaged in the King University community

 

Qualifications: ALA-accredited master's degree in library and/or information science is required and three years of professional experience preferred.  Salary commensurate with education and experience.  Some travel will be required.

 

Applications for consideration will only be accepted via http://jobs.king.edu.   A fully submitted application will include a cover letter, CV, copies of transcripts, three professional references, a Statement of Christian Faith and Statement of Philosophy of Christian Higher Education. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.  Review of applications will begin in March, 2014 with a goal hiring date of June, 2014.   King University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. EOE.