Instruction and Outreach Librarian

Job Description

Instruction and Outreach Librarian

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.

Applications received by April 1, 2024 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Duties:

Develop, coordinate, promote and provide library instruction services; collaborate with faculty and academic departments to integrate information literacy into the curriculum; develops instructional materials, introduce students to the library through informal one-on-one interactions and formal bibliographic instruction sessions; provide outreach to campus and public communities; work with library staff and other librarians to provide excellent reference services; serve as liaison to academic departments; work specified hours providing service at the library’s information desk including evenings and weekends; create an environment of understanding and respect with all library personnel; and fulfill other duties as assigned. Maintain and document a program of the practice of librarianship, publication and service for this full-time tenure-track position. Newly degreed librarians are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

American Library Association-accredited master’s degree

Experience with teaching, information literacy, critical thinking and techniques of library instruction

Ability to learn and teach new technologies and implement them in library instruction

Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with faculty, academic departments, and other campus and community stakeholders

Commitment and demonstrated ability to cooperate in a team environment and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with all library personnel

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Experience promoting or marketing library resources and services

Experience creating instructional materials & library subject guides

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Please include:

Cover letter addressing qualifications,

Resume

Contact information for 3 professional references.

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference please complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to . You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.

Employment (veteran's) preference form

To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson ;

Why Work at Tech?

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.

In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.

Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.

5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees

11 Holidays per year

3 weeks of Annual Leave to start

Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.

6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)

Life and Disability Insurance

Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees

Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program

Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees

Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.

Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.

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