Assistant Instructor/Liaison Librarian

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Instructor

Working Title

Assistant Instructor/Liaison Librarian

Department

260100 - Kirkpatrick Library

Pay Rate

Consistent with the Faculty salary model

FTE

1.0

FLSA

Exempt

Position Number

998524

Classification

Faculty

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Note: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

Candidates must complete an on-line faculty profile found at https://jobs.ucmo.edu and apply to position 998524.

Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter that outlines the applicant's interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts for all awarded degrees; (4) teaching philosophy and (5) include on faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references.

If contacted for an interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required.

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. The desired starting date for this appointment is January 2025. This is a 9-month appointment.

Direct inquiries regarding this position to: Janette Klein at jklein@ucmo.edu.

For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at jobs@ucmo.edu or (660) 543-4255.

UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.

The University of Central Missouri is an AA/ EEO / ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Working hours:

Professional Faculty Hours

Bargaining Unit

No

Work Location

Warrensburg Campus

Posting Date

08/29/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Purpose

The Liaison Librarian is responsible for the development and promotion of library activities and services that support the teaching, learning, and research needs of the campus community (i.e., students, faculty, and staff) including, but not limited to teaching of information literacy/research skills in a variety of contexts, developing professional relationships, collaborating effectively with campus partners, and management of collections for UCM curricula and faculty research needs. It is expected that subject liaison librarians actively engage in teamwork, shared governance, and library outreach activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Liaison to the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences:

• Develop and promote library information resources and services to faculty and students in assigned areas.
• Teach credit-bearing courses as available and qualifications allow.
• Teach information literacy to students in assigned areas through embedded librarianship.
• Initiate and maintain contacts with faculty members in assigned areas for the purpose of curriculum mapping, instructional development, and collection management.
• Provide research consultations to the UCM community supporting scholarship in a variety of contexts.
• Create learning tools connecting students and faculty with the information they need.
• Develop, present, and promote library workshops.
• Manage collections in assigned areas in all formats, including, but not limited to, the development of the collection, periodic review of collection content, and alignment of the collection to the UCM curriculum.
• Other duties as assigned.

Engagement:

• Continue professional development through ongoing education, including understanding trends in academic libraries; participating in conferences, workshops, etc.; being active in regional and national professional organizations.
• Contribute to the profession through continued learning, services, presentations, or professional communications.
• Participate in library committees, task forces, working groups, self-governance bodies, and other roles as expected.
• Participate in library activities, events, and initiatives.
• Active engagement in UCM activities supporting students, faculty, scholarship, and university-wide governance (e.g. faculty senate committee or administrative committee participation).

Education & Formal Training

Master's degree (Specify field(s) of study below)

Other Education & Formal Training

Master's degree from an ALA -accredited program in library or information science or equivalent degree.

Completion of a second advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in the area of subject specialty or related field from an accredited institution of higher education preferred.

Computer Skills

Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Other - Internet

Experience

One (1) year, full-time equivalent academic library experience including some combined experience in providing research services, instruction (online and in person), developing online instructional tools (e.g., LibGuides, etc.) preferred.

Experience managing collections in the subject liaison area(s) preferred.

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Maintain confidentiality

Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

Must be able to prioritize, manage, and meet multiple deadlines, thrive in a complex work environment, and display solid problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Must be able to work in a culture that is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Effective written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills as required.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment as required.

Must have high attention to detail and be able to organize workflows, coordinate activities, and balance simultaneous projects without loss of efficiency in a multi-tasked environment.

Knowledge of and experience in related subject discipline(s) preferred.

Physical & Environmental Factors:

Special Working Conditions:

Professional appearance

Ability to Keyboard

No keyboarding test required.

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check? (Open Ended Question)
2. * Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. Vitae
4. Teaching Philosophy Statement

Optional Documents