Research & Instruction Librarian for STEM, Psychology, Educational Studies and Web Services, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD

Posted May 5, 2023

Description

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public liberal arts college, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Research & Instruction Librarian for STEM, Psychology, Educational Studies and Web Services.

The Library seeks an enthusiastic and creative librarian to provide research and instruction support to students and faculty. The Library values culturally responsive and critical librarianship and seeks to create a community of practice that supports students from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups to increase student belonging and reduce equity gaps in student performance.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public liberal arts college, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Research & Instruction Librarian. The Library seeks an enthusiastic and creative librarian to provide research and instruction support to students and faculty, manage the Library’s web services, and provide data services to the Library and campus community.

As the liaison for STEM (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Marine Science, Environmental Studies, Math, Computer Science, Neuroscience), Psychology, and Educational Studies, the librarian collaborates with teaching faculty to incorporate information literacy skills and concepts into their departmental curriculum, provide subject specific research support, and develop the Library’s collections in these subject areas.

The librarian will manage the Library’s Springshare products (LibGuides, LibAnswers, LibCal) and will work with the College’s web development team to maintain and update the Library’s website in WordPress; lead Library faculty and staff in creating digital learning objects to support the curriculum; identify, analyze, and visualize Library data and grow with the College to assist teaching faculty and students with data related services across all disciplines.

The librarian will also teach information literacy sessions in the First Year Seminars (a required course for all new St. Mary’s students), participate in the on-call reference rotation, and provide coverage at the Circulation desk as needed.

As full-time, tenure track faculty the librarian is expected to be a committed member of the Library department, engage in scholarship, participate in faculty governance, service to the college, and student advising as outlined in the Faculty Bylaws. This is an excellent opportunity for a new or experienced librarian interested in student-centered information literacy instruction, web development, and data management services. The successful candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to effectively collaborate with colleagues.

Essential duties:

Provide general and specialized research assistance
Develop, deliver, and assess information literacy instruction rooted in the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy
Identify, acquire, and manage library resources to support student learning
Manage the Library’s WordPress website and Springshare products
Provide data management services to library faculty and staff to identify, analyze, and visualize library assessment data

Required qualifications:

Candidates must have completed an ALA-accredited master’s degree (or expect to complete
their degree before the starting date of employment)
Demonstrated interested in information literacy education and teaching, either through professional experience, internships, or coursework
Interest in developing expertise in data management services
Dedicated to positively engaging with undergraduate students

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with WordPress or similar content management system
Experience with HTML and CSS

Any combination of acceptable education and experience which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position may be considered.

This 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position is anticipated to begin August 1, 2023. An interest in attracting and retaining students from underrepresented groups is desirable.

Salary: $65,000

About St. Mary’s College of Maryland:

Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary’s City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland’s public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

To Apply

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.

Application materials should include a cover letter addressing how they will support and contribute to the Library’s values of cultural responsiveness and critical librarianship, curriculum vitae (including e-mail address), and contact information for three references. Applications are being accepted online at: apply.interfolio.com/124671. Questions may be directed to: Amanda VerMeulen, [email protected].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website: www.smcm.edu/hr