Instruction Librarian

Description

The John P. McConnell Library at Radford University seeks a creative, enthusiastic, user-oriented Instruction Librarian to join our Research Services department, who value collaboration and are committed to providing exceptional public services to our academic community. As part of our library instruction team, the librarian will design, develop, teach, and assess student-centered, course-integrated information literacy workshops. The Instruction Librarian will provide generalized research assistance which includes evening and weekend hours. It includes responsibilities for collection development, university service, and professional contributions. This is a twelve-month, non-tenured professional faculty position, with starting rank based upon experience and qualifications.

Guided by our core values, Radford University thrives in an environment where community, collaboration, and inclusiveness are valued. We believe diversity drives innovation, excellence, perspective, and that teamwork and respect for our students, peers, and leaders assist us in our superior results. Radford University is a comprehensive public university of more than 7,700 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. The university is focused on providing outstanding academic programs in a student-centered environment. It is well known for its strong faculty/student bonds and innovative use of technology in the learning environment. Radford is located by the New River close to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, 36 miles southwest of Roanoke, VA.  

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in information literacy theory and practice
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and inclusion