[Libs-Or] Job Posting: Head of Instructional Services, Portland State University Library

[Anne Keech]

Portland State University Library
Head of Instructional Services
(Unclassified, Tenure-Track)
Position Announcement
July 2010


General Description:
The Head of Instructional Services leads the design, implementation, and 
assessment of the Portland State Library’s instructional services; 
coordinates the teaching activities of the Library; and integrates 
information literacy into the curriculum. The Head of Instructional 
Services develops creative strategies to deliver library instruction; 
identifies best practices and standards of excellence for teaching; 
develops a positive and shared vision of library instruction; and 
provides training and continuing education to library instructors. The 
Head is responsible for the collection and reporting of data for the 
instructional program and student learning outcomes assessment. She or 
he also manages and develops library teaching facilities, including the 
Library instruction classrooms, participates in providing reference 
services, and serves as a liaison to one or more departments within the 
Graduate School of Education. The Head of Instructional Services 
supervises the Distance Learning Librarian and the University Studies 
and Education Librarian ( responsible for the coordination of general 
education). The Head of Instructional Services is professionally active 
and contributes to developments in the field. Portland State faculty 
contribute to faculty governance activities within the Library and the 
University, engage in community and professional service, and pursue an 
active publication and research agenda. This full-time, 12-month, 
tenure-track faculty position with the rank of Assistant Professor, 
reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services. All 
faculty members must adhere to University and Library policies and 
procedures, including Portland State University’s Professional Standards 
of Conduct.

Required Qualifications
• ALA-accredited MLS;
• At least 3 years experience coordinating, developing, and delivering 
broad-based library instruction services within an academic library;
• Demonstrated teaching and group communications skills;
• Supervisory and training experience;
• Experience assessing instruction services and student learning outcomes;
• Experience delivering information literacy programming using learning 
management systems;
• A strong customer-service orientation;
• Experience managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;
• Knowledge of relevant trends, techniques, and issues in academia and 
library service and instruction;
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear statistical and executive reports;
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.

Salary and Benefits:
• Compensation and rank are commensurate with experience. The salary 
range begins at a minimum of $61,320, and includes an excellent benefits 
package including fully paid health care, reduced tuition rates, and a 
generous retirement and vacation package.

Deadlines:
• Review of applicants will begin approximately September 1, 2010, and 
will remain open until finalists are identified.

To Apply:
• Send cover letter; resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and 
e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, 
keecha at pdx.edu. Transcripts and background checks will be required for 
finalists. In cover letter, address how your knowledge and experiences 
meet qualifications. Electronic application materials are strongly 
preferred (Word or .pdf documents). However, materials may be mailed to:

Portland State University Library – LIBW
Post Office Box 1151
c/o Anne Keech, Search Coordinator
Portland, OR 97207-1151

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity 
Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and 
candidates who support diversity