[Libs-Or] Job Posting: Temporary - Reference and Instruction Librarian – Urban and Public Affairs, Portland, OR

[Stephanie Doig]

*POSITION:               *Reference and Instruction Librarian – Urban and
Public Affairs

*LOCATION:             *Portland State University Library, Portland, OR

*POSTED:                   *5/4/18, open until finalists 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.



The Reference and Instruction Librarian – Urban and Public Affairs provides
reference and information services for the University’s students and
faculty as-well-as members of the general public; participates in a dynamic
instructional program, including classroom and online instruction; consults
and collaborates with scholars; and coordinates information resources to
support the instructional and research needs of a diverse institution. Some
evening and weekend instruction is required. This position may serve as a
liaison to academic units: Criminology and Criminal Justice, Political
Science, Public Health, and Urban Studies and Planning. Portland State
University non-tenure track faculty members contribute to faculty
governance activities within the Library and the University and engage in
research activities and professional service, as assigned.



This full-time, temporary, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position
reports to the Research & Instruction Services Manager. This position is
covering duties for a faculty member on sabbatical.



*Responsibilities:*

·         Provides reference and information services for the University’s
students and faculty as well as members of the general public through work
at the reference desk and through various information and communications
technologies.

·         Participates in the Library’s information literacy and general
instruction program, both face-to-face and online. Collaborates with
teaching faculty to develop discipline-appropriate instruction in liaison
areas. Shares in the development and delivery of course-related instruction
in the general education program.

·         Supports the instructional and research needs of assigned units.
Select books and other information resources. Collaborates with assigned
units in assessing information needs and availability of information
resources, cultivating bridges for service and teaching; and provides
research consultations for faculty and students in these units. Includes
work during some evening and weekend hours.

·         Develops physical and online learning objects and research guides.

·         Maintains awareness of scholarly communication and copyright
issues in general and within the assigned disciplines and contribute to
advocacy efforts. Keeps colleagues informed of current issues and
developments in the field related to the subject areas of responsibility.

·         Engages in scholarship and research activities, as assigned.

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

·         Engages in professional service, as assigned.

·         Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the University and
the Library.

·         Other duties as assigned.





*Essential Key Cultural Competencies*

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



*Minimum Qualifications*

   - ALA-accredited MLS
   - At least one year post MLS professional level experience in an
   academic, health sciences, research or government agency library
   - Experience in at least two of these areas: serving as a liaison to
   academic departments; teaching or training; or collection development



*Preferred Qualifications         *

   - Experience with information literacy concepts
   - Experience with NIH open access compliance
   - Experience developing online learning objects, tutorials, videos using
   multimedia software and platforms
   - Degree in one of the assigned liaison areas



*Compensation*

The annual salary rate for this position starts at $53,868 with an
excellent benefits package including 95% premium paid healthcare; a
generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for
employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities.



*To Apply:*

To apply, please create an account and apply through the Portland State
University career portal: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/26544



Posting 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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