Seattle University is searching for a new Coordinator of Teaching and Learning. Feel free to ask me any questions related to the position or working at Seattle U.
Cheers,
Felipe Castillo | Research Services Librarian
LEMIEUX LIBRARY & MCGOLDRICK LEARNING COMMONS | SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122-1090
Office: (206) 296-2341
Seattle University’s Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons invites applications for an experienced, flexible, and innovative library faculty member to serve as our Coordinator of Teaching and Learning. This 12-month non-tenure-track position, at a rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian, is available September 1, 2016,
The Coordinator will lead and coordinate our integrated instruction program including all instructional modalities (face to face, hybrid and online) that our library faculty provide. In addition to the internal leadership related to planning, best practices and assessment, the Coordinator will also work closely with key university groups to advance library instruction and information literacy initiatives on campus, in academic departments and throughout the curriculum. This position also participates in the provision of research assistance to students, staff, faculty and the public through our various services such as in person, online, email and research consultations by appointment.
All members of the library faculty serve as Liaison Librarians to one or more academic programs, with responsibilities to maintain subject expertise, develop collections, provide specialized instruction (including for Core Academic Writing Seminars), create web-based resource guides, and communicate library policies, procedures, collections and services. We seek candidates who bring education, experience, or aptitude that enable them to serve as liaison in a variety of areas, but especially Nursing and health sciences.
The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to innovative, user-centered services; effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; evidence of professional growth through scholarly activity and service; strong commitment to contributing to a supportive, collegial work environment; willingness to accept and support the mission of Seattle University and its commitment to the vision and values of Jesuit and Catholic higher education.
Applicants must apply at https://jobs.seattleu.edu and provide: (1) detailed letter of application identifying the candidate’s education, experience, achievements, potential to succeed in the position as well as salary expectations; (2) comprehensive curriculum vitae; (3) statement on how the candidate, personally and professionally, can contribute to the mission, vision, and values (https://www.seattleu.edu/about/mission/) of Seattle University; (4) names and contact information for five professional references who can address the candidate’s experience and ability pertinent to the position. Applicants are encouraged to submit any other evidence of qualifications.
Application review will begin July 18, 2016. Open until filled. Library faculty appointment will be at appropriate rank, based on experience and service.
Consult the library’s website for the detailed job description: https://www.seattleu.edu/library/about-the-library/employment-at-the-library/coordinator-of-teaching-and-learning-/