[Web4lib] Job Posting: Information Literacy and Reference Librarian

[Robert Slater]

Information Literacy and Reference Librarian

Oakland University's Kresge Library seeks a creative and energetic 
librarian to join us in advancing a student-centered information literacy 
program within a team-oriented, teaching library environment.  This 
librarian will participate in course-integrated and course-related 
information literacy instruction; reference and research services; and 
collection development.  The design of online instruction, both web-based 
tutorials and content modules for delivery through learning management 
systems will be a strong focus as the library seeks to expand its already 
active online instructional program.

Required qualifications:	

ALA-accredited MLS degree.
Strong commitment to information literacy instruction.
Demonstrated ability to create web-based resources.
Effective interpersonal, oral, written and online communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to work with 
diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Potential to meet library's requirements for promotion and tenure, which 
require research and publication.

Desired qualifications:

Teaching experience.
Instructional design experience.
Experience with assessment of student learning.
Demonstrated ability to create web-based instructional tools.
Scholarly publications; participation in professional organizations.

Rank, salary, benefits:  This is a tenure-track, eight-month, 
bargaining-unit faculty appointment.  Attainment of tenure is dependent 
upon job performance, scholarship, and service.  Appointment may be made at 
the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level; professional rank and 
salary will be determined by credentials and experience, with a minimum 
salary of $40,000.  Oakland University offers excellent fringe benefits 
including TIAA/CREF and Fidelity retirement plans.

General Information:  Oakland University is a Carnegie research-intensive, 
state-assisted institution of approximately 17,300 students that offers an 
array of academic and professional programs at the baccalaureate, masters 
and doctoral levels.   The University is located in Oakland County, which 
features beautiful state parks and vibrant urban communities.  It is 
located 25 miles north of Detroit in the city of Rochester, recently ranked 
by CNN/Money as one of the 100 best places to live in the US, and features 
a campus that includes 1,441 acres of wooded hills and meadows.  For more 
information, see the Oakland University web site at http://www.oakland.edu.

Applications:  Send a letter of application, your curriculum vitae, and the 
names and contact information of three current references to:

Frank Lepkowski, Chair
Librarian Search Committee
300 Kresge Library
2200 N Squirrel Rd
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan 48309-4484

FAX number (248)370-2474
Email: lepkowsk at oakland.edu

Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2006 and will continue 
until the position is filled.  Oakland University is an affirmative 
action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women 
and minorities.