Reference and Instructional Librarian

This is a new position. We are seeking an energetic, innovative Reference and Instructional librarian to develop and coordinate a dynamic, interactive information literacy and library instruction program in accordance with national standards, and principles of instructional design. Our objectives for this program are to promote information literacy/fluency, critical thinking, and research skills through multiple modalities and in collaboration with academic and administrative departments.

Required Education:

Masters degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program

Required Experience:

· 3+ years in public services at an academic library.

· Teaching group and individuals.

· Experience with electronic resources, interlibrary loan, and circulation.

· Working knowledge of national standards and principles of the instructional design of Information Literacy/Fluency programs.

· Methods of developing, implementing, and maintaining outcomes assessment measures.

Hours: Full time with possibility of some evening or weekend hours. This is a 12 month contract, tenure track, faculty position and the minimum starting salary for an Assistant Professor is $40k.  This position is budgeted at, or slightly above the minimum.

Location: Howard Colman Library at Rockford College

Reports To: Library Director

Essential Responsibilities:

The Reference and Instructional librarian will be responsible for:

· leadership for traditional and emerging library reference services inclusive of the Information Literacy/Fluency Program;

• providing individual and group instruction in information literacy skills as well as the use of reference and research tools and the research process, both in general and in subject-specific settings;
• create, develop, and deliver workshops, tutorials, and related instructional guides on library resources and library research methods to students in person and online

· developing and implementing outcomes assessment measures and maintaining detailed records for assessment of the Libraries' instruction and orientation programs;

· working with the other librarians and appropriate faculty, staff and administrators to integrate information literacy into the university curriculum;

· contributing to collection development of print and non-print resources;

· coordination of circulation, interlibrary loan, and reserves;

· serving as faculty liaison to an appointed academic division;

· leading a staff of circulation, inter-library loan, and work-study employees;

· collaborate in strategic planning, policy formulation, and budget allocation with other professional Librarians.

Additional duties include (but are not limited to):

· A strong public service orientation and the ability to work in a collegial, collaborative environment

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

• explaining and assisting in the use of information resources in all formats; explaining and assisting in the use of library equipment;
• Experience with current technologies, especially those relating to instruction through innovative service delivery methods to users on campus and off
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

· Knowledge and awareness of current academic issues as they affect library resources, operations and services, specifically issues related to library instruction and information literacy.

Rockford College's search committees and hiring managers are especially interested in candidates who through their research, teaching and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Materials submitted for all positions should include a cover letter, resume, official transcripts and the names and contact information of three references. Applicants for academic positions must also provide evidence of academic or teaching philosophy and experience.

Rockford College is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, submit items via e-mail to Librarysearch@Rockford.edu. Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 21, 2013 with potential screening at ALA

Rockford College: http://www.rockford.edu/

Colman Library home page: http://www.rockford.edu/?hcl

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will have completed a minimum of five years of professional social work experience to include or in addition to at least one year of teaching or teaching-related experience. She/he should be familiar with the historical development of the social work profession in American society and with the professional practice of social work in various institutional settings as well as the various methods of intervention in such varied settings. In addition, the successful candidate will have the ability to convey such acquired knowledge to students with a heightened degree of energy and excitement in one's professional life in an environment marked by active and collaborative learning with students. Candidate will have to be available to teach one day a week during evening hours.

MINIMAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: MSW with active professional licensure

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Please forward the following to the address listed below:

Current Professional Resume/Vita

Single Copy of Graduate School Transcript

2 Letters of Reference

Single Typed Page Statement of Your Teaching Philosophy

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, June 28, 2013

                        FORWARD TO:    

                        Dr. Tom McIntyre

                        Coordinator, Pre-Social Work Program

                        tmcintyre@rockford.edu

                        Rockford College

                        5050 East State Street

                       Rockford, IL 61108

Rockford College is seeking to fill a one-year position in chemistry, to begin in August 2013 and continue through May 2014. The position would include teaching general chemistry and an advanced course in inorganic chemistry. The ideal candidate will have the Ph.D. in hand, but individuals near completion of that degree are welcome to apply.

The Department will be conducting a tenure-track search for a position to begin in August of 2014, and the successful candidate for this one-year position would be welcome, and encouraged, to apply as a candidate in that search.

Rockford College is a small, liberal arts college with approximate 750 full-time undergraduates. Teaching is paramount at the institution, so we are looking for candidates with an enthusiasm and talent for teaching.

Our first semester general chemistry course typically has an enrollment of about 50 students, with somewhat fewer students in the second semester course. We welcome candidates who see chemistry as part of a wider experience in learning and who can make connections to other disciplines. The upper-division courses have small numbers of students, usually between 3-10 in a course, which allows for rewarding student-faculty interactions.

Please send curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three references to Dr. Deborah R. Breiter, Chair, Department of Chemical & Biological Sciences, Rockford College, 5050 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, ChemSearch@rockford.edu.

For more information about this position please visit our web site at http://www.rockford.edu/hr/employment.htm. Rockford College encourages applications from women and members of minorities (EEO/AA).