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Second of Two open positions at King: Instructional Services Librarian King University, a private, comprehensive university founded in the Presbyterian tradition, is inviting applications for an Instructional Services 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. This position will have the following duties: · Primary responsibility for designing, delivering, and assessing the information literacy program to traditional students based on the Bristol Campus · Provide secondary support for and collaborate with librarians serving distance students · Oversee the activities of the Reference Department including virtual reference, reference desk service, and research consultations · Manage Reserves · Serve as liaison to assigned academic departments for collection development The successful candidate is expected to: · 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, assessment, and reference services · have experience in design of online instructional aids including using course management software; Libguides; screencasting and other applicable technologies · 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 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. Copyright knowledge is a plus. 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.