SMU Libraries - Two Teaching and Learning Librarians
Southern Methodist University Inc

Job Info

---

Description

Salary Range:

$55,000 - $60,000

About the Position:

SMU Libraries seeks to hire two full-time Teaching and Learning Librarians as part of a dynamic instructional team that supports the academic experience and retention of undergraduate and graduate students with the goal of integrating information literacy across the curriculum.

SMU Libraries supports the academic and research goals of faculty and students through a team-based approach. Our Teaching Team and our Research Team are actively building a portfolio of services for faculty in an environment with strong university support and creative leadership. Our vision is for a seamless experience for faculty to engage with a cross-organizational team of information professionals across university departments.

Reporting directly to the Director of Educational Initiatives, both Teaching and Learning Librarian positions will create and deliver innovative instruction services through collaborative groups including the Teaching Team, Online Learning Team, LibApps Team, LibChat Team, Collections Teams, and Instructional Design Team.

These two positions will focus primarily on the social sciences and communications, with specific subject areas to be assigned. The ideal candidates will be student-focused, enterprising, growth-oriented, and enjoy working in a highly collaborative, team-based environment. The candidates should demonstrate openness to exploring and implementing new ideas and practices. We value diverse experience and creativity, and we strive to foster an open and supportive work environment.

SMU is a nationally ranked private research university in Dallas, TX, with eight degree-granting schools. SMU Libraries includes six libraries on the main campus and one library at our satellite location in Taos, NM.

SMU Libraries and the SMU campus are dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We seek to hire a person who shares our values of a diverse and equitable workplace based on teamwork with a proactive and positive approach in all that we do.

Essential Functions for Both Positions:

• Provide information literacy instruction, assignment design, and consultation services to faculty and students in the social sciences as assigned. One position may cover anthropology, sociology, psychology, women's and gender studies, human rights, counseling, and dispute resolution. The other position may cover corporate communications, advertising, arts management and entrepreneurship, and economics. Serve as backup for other social science departments.
• Represent liaison departments on the Teaching and Learning Team and the Social Sciences Collections Team. Communicate and advocate to liaison departments.
• Collaborate with the Research and Scholarly Initiatives Team in support of original research for liaison departments.
• Provide general reference and chat service, supported by the LibChat Team.
• Provide information literacy instruction and consultation services as part of the First Year Writing Team.
• Participate in one or more working teams.
• Maintain currency in pedagogy and information literacy for assigned disciplines.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an ALA-accredited master's degree in Library Science by date of hire. A terminal degree, such as a PhD or EdD in a related social science or education discipline, may be substituted for the MLS requirement.
• Experience in instruction of research techniques and information literacy.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in information literacy instruction in an academic library.
• Experience in reference for the social sciences.
• Knowledge of instructional design, universal design for learning, or critical information literacy.
• Experience in supporting scholarly communications in the social sciences.
• Experience in creating online instructional objects and research guides.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new resources and tools quickly.

Deadline to Apply:

Both positions are open until filled. When you submit one application, you are applying for both positions. Interest in specific subjects will be discussed upon interviewing.

Applications submitted by March 11, 2022 will receive priority consideration.

To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit:

(1) A resume or CV,

(2) A cover letter that addresses the education and experience required and preferred for this position, and

(3) A separate document that describes your commitment to equity and inclusion. Review the SMU Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the SMU Libraries visions for cultivating an environment of inclusive excellence. This statement, with a suggested word length of 100-250 words, should include:

• Statement of values and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.
• Ways you might advance our efforts in equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility through this position.

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

This job has expired.