Education Librarian
Salary: Location
Job Type: Department
Job Number: 2015-1601362
Location: Location
Department: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
Closing: 7/11/2017 11:59 PM Pacific
Background:
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Responsibilities:
The Education Librarian has primary responsibility for supporting the research, information, collection, and instructional needs of the Kalmanovitz School of Education (KSOE) faculty and students. KSOE supports sixteen graduate programs awarding masters', certificates, and an E.D.D. The incumbent will also provide general reference and instructional services, serve on Library and Campus committees, and assume other duties as needed. Reports to the Coordinator of Reference Services.
Incumbent will be expected to lead and manage a suite of services the Library offers to the Kalmanovitz School of Education. The KSOE program has campus-wide impact, has received national grants, and contributes significantly to the College's graduate learning outcomes. Incumbent will be expected to understand the landscape of higher education, understand current trends and developments in teacher, counselor and leadership education and training, and stay abreast of national trends and innovations in both instruction and assessment. Incumbent will be expected to set goals, establish strategic plans in areas of responsibility, and then work with KSOE faculty and SMC colleagues to provide quality services.
Experience and Qualifications:
Education:
Required:
MLS from an accredited program
Preferred:
Subject degree in a field appropriate to the programs taught by the Kalmanovitz School of Education and demonstrated effective and innovative classroom teaching experience. Professional and pedagogical commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Experience:
1. Demonstrated an understanding of the principles and practice of providing academic library services.
2. Demonstrated successful experience teaching (prefer at a post-secondary level) and substantive educational background in education, leadership, counseling or teacher training.
3. Desirable: Experience with information literacy instruction programs supporting critical thinking skills and course, department, and campus level learning outcomes
Skills/Abilities:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in information literacy instruction at a college level.
2. Demonstrated successful teaching experience and skill.
3. Ability to address national educational standards and develop scaffolded instruction.
4. Strong organizational and project management skills.
5. Social media skills, skill with alternative/hybrid instruction tools and techniques.
6. Desirable: Understanding of and experience with assessment principles and best practices.
7. Proficiency with personal computers and software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology and electronic resources and tools.
8. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral form.
9. Ability to exercise initiative, make independent decisions & interpret policies.
10. Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, faculty & students.
11. Ability to work successfully both as an active, collaborative team member and independently.
12. Commitment to professional issues, including active participation in local, state, regional, or national associations and awareness of current of research in the field of Library Science.
Supplemental Information:
Application Instructions: Please apply on-line at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu
Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College
- A resume
- The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
- In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.
Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety website at http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
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