Instructional Outreach Librarian
Binghamton University Libraries is currently accepting applications for Instructional Outreach Librarian. As part of the Research and Instructional Services Team, the Instructional Outreach Librarian serves as liaison and conducts instruction for non-discipline specific courses and offices. Duties include conducting assessment for the general instruction program, monitoring and keeping records of instruction-related statistics for reporting and assessment, creating and delivering instructional workshops, tools, and resources, and providing in-person and virtual reference services.
Job Description:
The Instructional Outreach Librarian serves as the liaison to non-discipline general course and campus programs such as First Year Experience (FYE), Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and general education courses (HARP 101). The incumbent is a member of an energetic Research and Instructional Services Team (RIST) providing high-quality services to a diverse constituency of students, faculty, researchers and the community. The position will work creatively and collaboratively to develop innovative collections, provide instructional services, and play an active role in the planning and decision-making process of RIST through meetings, special projects and programs supporting a quality, user-centered approach to services.
This position is within the Binghamton University Libraries, which include the Glenn G. Bartle and Science Libraries, the Library Annex@Conklin, and the University Downtown Center Library and Information Commons in the College of Community and Public Affairs. This position reports to the Director of Public Services, with the Dean of Libraries as a second-line supervisor.
Librarians at Binghamton University are members of the faculty and are expected to contribute significantly to the profession.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
•Oversee the Libraries' general information literacy program and instruction labs
•Serve as a liaison to non-discipline-specific courses and non-departmental specific offices
•Conduct information literacy instruction with an emphasis on non-discipline-specific general instruction (FYE, HARP 101 and EOP)
•Use assessment methods to measure student learning outcomes and teaching effectiveness
•Collaborate with library faculty to design, deliver, and assess research and instructional tools and resources
•Develop and implement general instructional workshops and outreach programs
•Provide in-person and virtual reference service at the Research Help Desk
•Serve a member of the Instructional Services Coordinating Committee
•Monitor and keep records of all library instruction statistics for reporting and assessment purposes
•Maintain current awareness of ACRL's Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education
•Maintain a deep knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in instructional design and educational technologies.
•Represent the Libraries to appropriate campus units and University offices; participate in professional activities and committee assignments within the Libraries, on campus, and in professional associations
ALA-accredited MLS degree, library instruction experience in an academic setting, and library assessment experience required. This is a tenure-track faculty position. Binghamton University is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is located in upstate New York. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits, including TIAA/CREF
Review of applications will begin on May 16, 2016 and continue until filled.
For full qualifications, application instructions, and additional information, visit http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=70620