[Libs-Or] Job Posting: Reference and Instruction Librarian (Portland, OR)

[Stephanie Doig]

POSITION: Reference and Instruction Librarian/Instructor

Non-tenure track, fixed-term, full-time for six-months, benefits eligible

LOCATION: Portland State University Library (Portland, OR)

POSTED: September 11, 2017, open until finalist identified

Located in Portland, Oregon, one of the nation's most livable cities,
Portland State has an innovative approach to education that combines
academic rigor in the classroom with field-based experiences through
internships and classroom projects with community partners. The
University's 49-acre downtown campus exhibits Portland State's commitment
to sustainability with green buildings, while many of the 124 bachelor's,
master's and doctoral degrees incorporate sustainability into the
curriculum. PSU's motto, "Let Knowledge Serve the City," inspires the
teaching and research of an accomplished faculty whose work and students
span the globe.

PSU seeks talented individuals who understand our values and strategic
goals and enjoy sharing ideas and collaborating in an environment of mutual
respect to achieve those values and goals. We are committed to leading
through engagement and seek individuals who support this strategy.
Engagement describes Portland State's collaborative approach to the
exchange of knowledge and resources with local, regional, national, and
global partners for mutual benefit of students, faculty, and the community.

As a component of the Diversity Action Plan and the President's Strategic
Mission of achieving global excellence, Portland State University strives
to become an institution that is recognized nationally and internationally
for the accomplishments of its faculty, the reputation of its programs, and
the preparation of it students as world citizens.

Portland State University supports equal opportunity in admissions,
education, employment, housing, and use of facilities by prohibiting
discrimination in those areas based on age, color, disability, marital
status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender
identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any
other basis in law. This policy implements state and federal laws.
Inquiries about it should be directed to the Office of Equity and
Compliance, 1600 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 830, Portland, OR 97201,
503-725-5919, or via email to: diversity at pdx.edu.

The Reference and Instruction Librarian develops instructional material and
provides reference and information services for the University’s students
and faculty as well as members of the general public. The position provides
library instruction in the classroom and online, with a focus on general
education classes, particularly the University Studies program; supports
course-integrated online information literacy instruction in a
collaborative environment; and produces instructional and outreach content
in traditional and digital formats. The instruction load varies
significantly from week to week. Some evening and weekend reference duty
and/or instruction is required.

This full-time, temporary, six-month, non-tenure track faculty position
reports to the Research & Instruction Services Manager.

Instructional Activities

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   Teach general education classes and other classes. May include work
   during some evening and weekend hours.
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   Design, develop, and maintain online learning objects and guides, Web
   tutorials, Web pages, and other digital resources; perform post-production
   editing.
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   Collaborate with subject librarians to develop and produce
   course-integrated online information literacy instruction.
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   Provide outreach to PSU programs and services.
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   Provide reference and information services to the University’s students
   and faculty as well as members of the general public, through virtual
   reference and work at the reference desk.
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   Participate in library instruction assessment efforts.
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   Maintain awareness of developments and trends in reference and
   instruction.
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   Maintain current expertise through participation in workshops, classes,
   professional associations and networks, and through continued awareness of
   the scholarly literature.


Research/Scholarly Activities

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   Engages in scholarship and research activities, as assigned.

University Service Activities

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   Contributes to faculty governance activities within the Library and the
   University, as assigned.

Professional Service Activities

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   Engages in professional service, as assigned.


Other Responsibilities

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   Occasionally direct the work of part-time student employees, volunteers,
   or interns.


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   Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the University and the
   Library.
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   Other duties as assigned.


Key Cultural Competencies

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   Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates
   differences.
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   Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the
   context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and
   cultural backgrounds.
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   Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in
   diverse, multicultural, and inclusive setting with a willingness to change
   for continual improvement.
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   Adheres to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited
   Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.


Environmental Stewardship

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   Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices
   resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term
   sustainability goals.


Required Qualifications

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   ALA-accredited MLS
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   At least one year experience delivering reference or instruction in an
   academic library.
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   Experience developing online learning objects using software such as
   LibGuides.
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   Experience developing videos using multimedia software such as Camtasia.


Preferred Qualifications

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   Recent experience delivering instruction.
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   Experience integrating information literacy concepts into teaching.
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   Experience delivering instruction to lower division undergraduates in an
   academic environment.
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   Demonstrated commitment to  practices facilitating diversity and
   inclusion.
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   Effective communications and collaboration skills.
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   Flexibility and the ability to work positively in a fast-paced, changing
   environment while collaborating with diverse colleagues, faculty, students,
   and the community.


Compensation

The salary is $4,337month with an excellent benefits package.

To Apply:

To apply, please create an account and apply through the Portland State
University career portal: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/24489

Review of applicants will begin approximately September 25, 2017, and will
remain open until finalists are identified.

For those requiring a reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a
disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for
a position with Portland State University, please call 503-725-4926 or
email askhrc at pdx.edu

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