Student Success Librarian

The University of Missouri Libraries invites applications for a new Student Success Librarian position to join a newly formed Teaching and Learning Department based in Ellis Library.  The position will help to coordinate and provide instruction, research support, and outreach services for first-year at Mizzou students including students enrolled in English composition courses, Freshman interest groups, Student Success courses, and new transfer students. In collaboration with subject librarians, Student Success librarians also provide outreach to a variety of offices and programs that provide centralized support for students, such as the Graduate School, the International Student Office, Missouri Online, and campus programs supporting first generation and underrepresented student groups. Our new Student Success Librarian will work as a team with the Head of Teaching & Learning, a second Student Success Librarian responsible for coordinating first-year composition and international student outreach, and two Information Specialist positions to support all departmental initiatives.  This position will have primary responsibility for e-learning initiatives, distance learners, and OER.  The Teaching and Learning Department also supports a growing Digital Media & Innovation Lab (DMiL) and contributes to the management of the libraries’ web site.  This position is entry level.  Training and mentorship will be provided. Duties and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with faculty and library colleagues to offer synchronous and asynchronous information literacy instruction, develop learning objects, and create other teaching materials to improve students’ information literacy skills
• Contribute to the library’s information literacy instruction for the first-year composition program (English 1000)
• Initiate and support library programs and services that target and improve first-year student success, including general workshops and online modules designed for a lower-division undergraduate audience
• Provide outreach and advocacy for open educational resources
• Work with DMiL students and staff to develop and update online instructional materials
• Stay up to date with trends and developments in information literacy, library instruction, and the library’s role in supporting student success
• Contribute to a culture of teaching and learning by actively engaging librarians in professional development activities geared to enhance library instruction and teaching pedagogy
• Contribute to and learn from the profession through such avenues as local, state, and national professional organizations, presentations, and publications

Minimum Qualifications:  Graduate degree in library and information science (MLS, MLIS or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program or its equivalent Candidates will be evaluated on: Strong commitment to helping students learn and succeed ·  Some experience or interest in teaching undergraduate students ·  Ability to work effectively as a member of a team ·  Willingness to develop sound pedagogical practices in library instruction ·  Ability to foster meaningful collaboration with campus partners ·  Ability to harness technology as a tool for teaching and learning ·  Ability to provide excellent service in a culturally diverse academic environment ·  Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills This position holds non-tenure track faculty status (NTT) will be hired at the rank of Librarian I.  For information regarding title and rank, please review the MU Libraries’ Librarian and Archivist Governance Document found at: http://library.missouri.edu/staff/libguides/Governance%20Document_rev2019.pdf Salary negotiable from $51,500. Application Deadline :  Application review begins April 24, but will accept applications until position is filled. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits Values Commitment We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278. Know Your Rights   To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links: Know Your Rights English Version Know Your Rights Spanish Version About Columbia and the University Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals. The University of Missouri (MU, Mizzou) was founded in 1839 in Columbia, MO, as the first public university west of the Mississippi River. Today, MU’s 31,000+ students represent every Missouri county, all 50 states and 100 countries. As the state’s largest and most comprehensive university, MU offers more than 300-degree programs, including 89 online options, through 12 colleges and schools and is one of only six public universities nationwide that has a school of medicine, veterinary medicine college, and a law school. The MU Office of Extension & Engagement extends the benefits of MU research to Missouri’s citizens in all 114 counties in Missouri. Considered one of the nation’s top-tier institutions, MU is the only public institution in Missouri to be a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). The University of Missouri Libraries belong to the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Greater Western Library Alliance (GWLA), the Center for Research Libraries, the HathiTrust, and the statewide MOBIUS consortium. For more information on the University of Missouri and the Columbia area, please visit the following: University of Missouri - Columbia University of Missouri Libraries Columbia Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

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