Faculty, Information Science

Lancaster, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary: Responsible for instruction reference and collection development as part of a team. Will collaborate with other library staff to provide exceptional service to students and employees. Will also serve as a liaison to an academic department providing collection and instruction expertise. This position is based at Lancaster but may work at other campuses. This position should understand the implementation of Open Educational Resources (OER) and occasionally support faculty colleagues as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university
At least two years of documented experience teaching in the field
Familiar with the definition and implementation of OERs
Ability to work a flexible schedule that will include evening and weekend coverage

Licensing Requirements: Valid drivers license

Please note that all teaching faculty are required to comply with PA Act 15. You will need to present completed clearances and training certificates at the time of hire. Please visit (and scroll to PA Act 15 Clearances) for more information.

Hiring Range:$52225

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Job Specific Task List:

Prepares teaches and assesses library instruction; this responsibility includes but is not limited to specific classes workshops and orientation sessions. Collaborates with faculty to develop appropriate instruction for individual courses in all modalities synchronous and asynchronous. Assists in the development of the library collections to support the curriculum. Support the Colleges OER initiatives. Understand open licensing and able to provide recommendations as necessary on fair use and copyright. Provides library services to assigned liaison areas and members of the college community in support of faculty initiatives administrative planning and special projects. Serves on college committees requiring faculty representation. Participates in continuing professional development. Provide high quality and consistent academic instruction to students. Provide high quality academic support and advising to students. Strive for the qualities delineated in the criteria for faculty evaluation used by the college. Be thoroughly familiar and comply with all college policies and procedures. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work in a professional collegial and team-oriented manner. - (Essential)
Performs other duties as assigned. - (Standard)

Job Type: Full Time 12 Month

If part time hours per week: N/A

About Us:

Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Core Values: A Circle of Caring

Caring by Creating Our Future Together

We work together to shape and build our preferred future.
We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation.
We set high goals and strive to achieve them.
We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future.

Caring for Each Other

We are gateways to student success and opportunity.
We promote respect collegiality and equity-mindedness in all we say and do.
We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
We are growth-minded believing that each of us is capable of learning developing and growing to support our mission.

Caring by Doing What is Right

We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
We provide the most accurate information available in all communications.
We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams.
We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.

Job Summary: Responsible for instruction reference and collection development as part of a team. Will collaborate with other library staff to provide exceptional service to students and employees. Will also serve as a liaison to an academic department providing collection and instruction expertise. ...