National Louis University
Assistant Professor, University Library - Teaching and Collections Librarian
National Louis University, Wheeling, Illinois, United States, 60090
Assistant Professor, University Library - Teaching and Collections Librarian
ID:
2024-1446Job Locations:
US-IL-WheelingCategory:
LibraryPosition Type:
FacultyOverview
Who We Are:
National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service.What We Offer:
At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.What You Will Do:
The National Louis University (NLU) University Library is seeking applicants for a full-time, faculty
Teaching and Collections Librarian
at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position will be primarily based at the Wheeling campus and reports to the Executive Director of the University Library. The University Library seeks to hire faculty who are flexible, innovative, collaborative, forward-thinking, and who can respond rapidly to the changing needs of traditional, adult, and distance learners in diverse learning environments. This is a 12 month faculty position.Essential Responsibilities
Leads the development and management of the library's physical and digital collections in alignment with the university's academic programs and priorities.Evaluate current holdings, identify gaps, and make strategic acquisitions in both physical and digital formats.Teaches in a variety of modalities and settings, including library research credit courses, classroom instruction sessions, library chat, and one-on-one student appointments.Contributes to the university's course development process by advising subject matter experts and instructional designers in copyright, the selection of course readings, and the development of assignments with an information literacy or research component.Leads the promotion of library collections to a wide variety of student and faculty groups, including distance education.Provide research support to NLU faculty and staff by offering expertise in academic resources.Participates in faculty governance and university-wide initiatives.Qualifications
Requirements:MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution or international equivalent;At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience working in academic libraries;Willingness to travel to other campus or off-campus locations, and a flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends;Experience teaching online and in-person;Preferred qualifications:Demonstrated understanding and competence with integrated library systems;Strong organizational and time management skills;Strong digital librarianship skills;Experience with the creation of learning materials in a variety of modalities;Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with various stakeholders to implement and manage projects and to problem solve;Knowledge of current and emerging systems and trends in academic librarianship and in higher education;Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse learners;Demonstrated interest in developing pedagogical strategies tailored for diverse populations and multiple modalities.NLU Inclusion Statement:
National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.Special Instructions
Please Include the following with your Application:Curriculum VitaeCover LetterTranscripts (Official or Unofficial)Optional Additional Attachments:Teaching PhilosophySample SyllabusAdditional Licenses/CertificationsLetters of Recommendation
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ID:
2024-1446Job Locations:
US-IL-WheelingCategory:
LibraryPosition Type:
FacultyOverview
Who We Are:
National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service.What We Offer:
At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.What You Will Do:
The National Louis University (NLU) University Library is seeking applicants for a full-time, faculty
Teaching and Collections Librarian
at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position will be primarily based at the Wheeling campus and reports to the Executive Director of the University Library. The University Library seeks to hire faculty who are flexible, innovative, collaborative, forward-thinking, and who can respond rapidly to the changing needs of traditional, adult, and distance learners in diverse learning environments. This is a 12 month faculty position.Essential Responsibilities
Leads the development and management of the library's physical and digital collections in alignment with the university's academic programs and priorities.Evaluate current holdings, identify gaps, and make strategic acquisitions in both physical and digital formats.Teaches in a variety of modalities and settings, including library research credit courses, classroom instruction sessions, library chat, and one-on-one student appointments.Contributes to the university's course development process by advising subject matter experts and instructional designers in copyright, the selection of course readings, and the development of assignments with an information literacy or research component.Leads the promotion of library collections to a wide variety of student and faculty groups, including distance education.Provide research support to NLU faculty and staff by offering expertise in academic resources.Participates in faculty governance and university-wide initiatives.Qualifications
Requirements:MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution or international equivalent;At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience working in academic libraries;Willingness to travel to other campus or off-campus locations, and a flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends;Experience teaching online and in-person;Preferred qualifications:Demonstrated understanding and competence with integrated library systems;Strong organizational and time management skills;Strong digital librarianship skills;Experience with the creation of learning materials in a variety of modalities;Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with various stakeholders to implement and manage projects and to problem solve;Knowledge of current and emerging systems and trends in academic librarianship and in higher education;Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse learners;Demonstrated interest in developing pedagogical strategies tailored for diverse populations and multiple modalities.NLU Inclusion Statement:
National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.Special Instructions
Please Include the following with your Application:Curriculum VitaeCover LetterTranscripts (Official or Unofficial)Optional Additional Attachments:Teaching PhilosophySample SyllabusAdditional Licenses/CertificationsLetters of Recommendation
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