Rohnert Park - Sonoma State University - Online Learning Librarian

https://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=176881096

Close Date
Applications received by January 11, 2019 will be given full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Preferred Start Date
8/1/2019

Salary

Salary and service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience.

Rank is Senior Assistant Librarian. Service credit considered for qualified candidates. Salary range for this position is: $74,200 - $80,878.

Position Duties

The Sonoma State University Library seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative librarian to join our team. This new tenure-track position will provide leadership and direct the creation, implementation, and assessment of online learning services and programs that support the Library in reference, instruction, and outreach, as well as University goals for student success. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with units in the Library and on campus to build, position, and assess digital learning by creating effective solutions that address the information needs of Sonoma State's diverse community. Historically underrepresented and minoritized candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The librarian is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position. Sonoma State University Library faculty have academic departmental liaison responsibilities that include collection development and management, information literacy instruction, and outreach, while working as a team to advance the Library's strategic priorities and engage the Library in the life of the University.

Responsibilities

E-learning

Leads and coordinates the research, development, and assessment of online tutorials, research guides, and other web technologies to advance Library and University curricula

Develops and provides training and support for teaching and learning in online environments for the Sonoma State community, including Library faculty and staff

Collaborates with Library and campus partners to design and implement technologies that enhance student success

Faculty

As subject/department liaison, builds relationships to promote and integrate library instruction, collections, services, and initiatives into University life

Provides information literacy instruction and reference service

Partners with Library faculty to create a cohesive, progressive information literacy curriculum

Selects materials for designated subjects/departments and recommends specialized resources and/or programming

Qualifications

To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:

Education

ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library/Information Science at the time of appointment

Experience

One year's experience in an academic library or equivalent

Demonstrated experience creating online instruction resources such as tutorials or research guides

Experience as a subject liaison or demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty on projects and/or information literacy instruction

Experience providing instruction to students in a diverse academic environment and/or demonstrated fluency with current library pedagogy

Knowledge & Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of current trends, practices, and principles in instructional design and online education; including principles of accessibility and universal design

Demonstrated knowledge of principles of diversity and inclusion; ability to work well with diverse populations and demonstrated level of cultural competence

A record of scholarly achievement or demonstrated ability to build such a record to fulfill the expectations for promotion and tenure

Ability to thrive in a changing work environment

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

How to apply

To apply for this position, go to www.sonoma.edu/jobs and select Job Opportunities. If you are not currently employed at Sonoma State University, select the External Applicants box. You will be redirected to a list of all available jobs at Sonoma State University. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not applied for a job at Sonoma State University previously you will be asked to Register Now in order to proceed. After submitting the application letter and curriculum vitae, please proceed to My Career Tools to attach the additional required documents. Your statement of research interests may be a statement of scholarship and/or creative activity if appropriate to your discipline. PDFs are the preferred format for all submissions. Once you have submitted all materials, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu. Applications submitted to the faculty search email address will not be considered, so please use the www.sonoma.edu/jobs link above.