Research and Instruction Librarian
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Daytona Beach, FL - USA
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Job Summary
The Opportunity
The Hunt Library at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applications for the position of Research and Instruction Librarian serving a diverse population of residential and online students. The Research and Instruction Services Department is currently hiring for a Research and Instruction Librarian who is passionate about serving students through research consultations and instruction developing information literacy and engaging in creative partnerships with faculty through liaison relationships.
The successful candidate will join the Hunt Library serving Daytona Beach and our Worldwide Campus of online students working regular business hours including nights and weekends. This professional staff position reports to the Associate Director for Research and Instruction Services. Hunt Library is a forward-thinking technologically advanced library organization on the Ex Libris ALMA ILS and offering a robust range of electronic collections and integrated library software.
Duties include working as part of a team providing reference services in-person virtual and electronic modes developing online learning objects sharing in synchronous and asynchronous library instruction and participating in collaborative team and cross-departmental assignments and special projects. No aviation or aerospace background is required: we welcome librarians from a wide variety of academic disciplines who will enjoy working with our dedicated hardworking students. Growing the research presence and agenda is at the heart of the ERAU strategic plan and Hunt Library provides an excellent opportunity for librarians who want to engage with the development of research skills among undergraduate and graduate students. Consider joining our team. Recent graduates and mid-career librarians are encouraged to apply.
A leader in the provision of higher education in the fields of aviation and aerospace ERAU offers regionally accredited bachelors masters and doctoral degrees. For more information on ERAU see . For more information on the Hunt Library go to . Information on the new library facility is available at us
For over 100 years Embry-Riddle has been the worlds leading aviation and aerospace university educating more than 30000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach Florida and Prescott Arizona as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165000 alumni around the world our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace aviation defense and technology industries.
Today our faculty researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation space artificial intelligence cybersecurity autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders government agencies and innovators they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator researcher administrator technologist or industry professional your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery purpose and excellenceand help shape the future of aerospace.
Generous Time Off:Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. Youll also receive 9 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.
Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution with no vesting period.
Personal Leave:Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
Qualifications
The Hunt Library values diversity equity and inclusion and is committed to hiring staff who share these values. We strive to create a collegial inclusive culture of belonging for our staff and students and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Required Qualifications:
ALA-accredited masters degree in library science or information studies.
Library reference and research assistance experience or an interest in research librarianship as a career path.
Library instruction experience and/or an interest in developing pedagogical skills in librarianship.
Demonstrated ability to learn new technology tools and skills and remain current with emerging technologies and processes.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse population of faculty/staff students and colleagues.
Ability to work collaboratively across library and organizational teams for projects such as collection management promotion of library resources and development of new library artifacts and initiatives.
Excellent analytical interpersonal time management organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience communicating effectively in a virtual environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Academic library experience.
Instruction or training experience and comfortable presenting to small and large groups.
Database knowledge and searching proficiency.
Experience developing online learning objects or online modules.
Experience training supervising or mentoring student assistants.
Experience developing providing or assisting with events.
Proficiency with learning management software such as Canvas.
To submit your application for this opportunity please visit theEmbry-Riddle Career Siteand search for requisition number R311970. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
Cover letter
Resume
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty staff and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment advancement compensation training and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions including hiring promotions compensation and other terms of employment based on individual merit qualifications and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability veteran status predisposing genetic characteristics age religion or pregnancy status or any other status protected by federal state or local law in its employment educational programs admissions policies financial aid or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information please visit ourwebsite.
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About Company
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. The Universi ... View more
