Institution
Job Title
Lecturer of Library and Information Sciences
Department/College
Darden College of Education and Professional Studies
Dates
Opening Date: 10/14/2021
Closing Date: 01/14/2022
Job Description
The Department of STEM Education & Professional Studies seeks applicants for a 12-month lecturer faculty position as a Lecturer of Library & Information Studies to start June 10, 2022.
Job Duties
The primary responsibilities for this position are:
- To develop and teach undergraduate and graduate distance learning courses in library and information studies including the management of multiple sections of an general education information literacy course.
- To manage the advising of students and participate in the administration and recruitment initiatives of the Master of Library and Information Studies program.
- To develop and maintain relationships with employers in libraries, archives, and other related institutions to assist with recruitment, program growth, and placements.
- To participate in the professional and intellectual community through service in the program, department, and college.
Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills
Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Candidates should demonstrate evidence of:
- teaching ability and fluency in information literacies and technology,
- breadth of knowledge of the library profession,
- evidence of a commitment to student success,
- excellence in written and oral communication and,
- ability to maintain organized records and student files.
Minimum Qualifications - Education or Training: The minimum requirement for this position is a Master of Library Science or equivalent degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience advising, mentoring, or otherwise working to promote student success
- Experience in academic, public, or special libraries or other information centers
Supplementation Information
The Department of STEM Education & Professional Studies is proud to support a diverse and inclusive culture. Individuals from underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/14394.
Complete applications include:
- Letter of interest detailing the individual’s qualifications as they relate to the minimum qualifications above as well as articulating a vision for librarianship
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Unofficial graduate transcript showing the earned graduate degree
- The names and contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.
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