Position Announcement: Media Services And Instructional Technol ogy Librarian

[Dobbs, Aaron]

This is a terrific opportunity for a librarian who wants to make a
difference in the education of students. If you are interested in working in
a library where you can make a mark and shape an organization with YOUR
vision, please consider joining our team. You would be joining a highly
creative group of librarians who really do work collaboratively to run the
library.
You would enjoy small-town living with easy access to a major metropolitan
area; scenic rolling countryside; and, a mild 4-season climate. Living costs
are as low. This week gas sells for $1.34 a gallon. Nice two bedroom
apartments can be found for $500 a month, and home prices are equally
affordable.
If this appeals to you, please read our position announcement and consider
applying.


POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Media Services And Instructional Technology Librarian

RANK:
Instructor

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Transform a traditional Media Services facility into a dynamic,
technology-based unit supporting instruction across the University
community. Investigate and implement new multimedia technologies. Assist
faculty, staff and students with multimedia projects.  Collaborate with
library faculty, classroom faculty, and distance education staff to support
online teaching and learning.  Develop and deliver instruction to enhance
information literacy and research skills across the curriculum.  Manage
daily operations and budgeting for Media Services; supervise four highly
capable support staff.  Provide traditional and/or electronic reference
service.  Reports directly to the Director of Library and Media Services.
Opportunities exist for a wide variety of projects in an electronic
environment. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
An ALA-accredited master's degree; familiarity with media content and
technology; working knowledge of Web technologies and/or course authoring
packages; interest in instructional design; awareness of current trends and
developments in instructional technology; good communication/problem solving
skills; and successful experience working in a collaborative environment.
Supervisory experience.  Potential to meet requirements for promotion and
tenure. 

BENEFICIAL TO POSITION:
Instruction and/or reference experience in an academic library.  Familiarity
with information literacy concepts and issues.  Knowledge of established and
emerging instructional methods and technologies, including web platforms for
online courses.  Advanced degree or training in instructional design.
Knowledge of a variety of print, electronic and World Wide Web reference
sources and effective online search techniques.

APPOINTMENT:
Position is tenure track with initial appointment at the rank of Instructor.
Librarians are expected to meet tenure and promotion requirements of the
Library faculty. Conditions: 12 month contract with 24 days annual leave, 12
paid holidays, and 12 sick days.  Minimum salary: negotiable.  Retirement is
paid by the state; participation may be in TIAA-CREF or state retirement
system.  State pays 80% of health insurance.

COMMUNITY:
Austin Peay State University is a state-supported institution and has been
designated the liberal arts university of the Tennessee Board of Regents
System.  The University has approximately 5,800 FTE students and 320
faculty.  Clarksville, Tennessee, has a population of 99,000 and is located
45 miles Northwest of Nashville on Interstate 24.  APSU is an EEO/AA
Employer.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Review of applications will begin August 1, 2001 and will continue until
position is filled.  Send letter of application, resume, graduate and
undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for initial
screening), and three letters of reference to:  DeAnne Luck, Felix G.
Woodward Library; Austin Peay State University; P.O. Box 4595; Clarksville,
TN  37044.

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by something we own, please complain." 
-Dorothy Broderick