What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Instruction and Assessment Librarian, Adams Library position at Rhode Island College?
Position Status & Special Application Instructions
Position Status & Special Application Instructions
Posting Number
F00290
Benefits Eligible?
Section
Academic Affairs
Number of Positions Available
Anticipated Start Date or Semester
Position Status
limited term 3 year
Union Status
RIC / AFT
Posting Date
12 / 16 / 2024
End of Temporary or Limited Position
Priority given to applicants who apply by
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions / Information for Applicants
- Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
- Upon hire, candidate will be required to arrange for an official transcript of highest degree earned to be mailed / transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.
- The application includes an optional button for candidates to upload additional documents, if desired.
- Candidates will be prompted during the application process to provide 3 names and email addresses for reference letters.
Posting Details
Classification Information
Rank
Assistant Professor
Baseline Salary for this Position
74,729
Minimum Salary for Terminal Degree
78,317
Added Salary for this Position
Benefits
Full-time employee benefits include :
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FLSA
Exempt
Branch of Service
non-classified
AA / EEO / ADA Statement
As an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor, Instruction and Assessment Librarian, Adams Library
Joint Appointment
Department Name
Adams Library
Academic or Calendar Year
calendar
Full Time / Part Time
full-time
Position Summary
Provide vision and collaborative leadership for and participates in the Library instruction program. Leadership responsibilities include promoting alignment of Library’s instructional activities with the Library’s instruction plan and student learning outcomes, as well as academic program learning outcomes; facilitating communication and shared development for library instruction activities; and leading assessment and reporting activities related to instruction. In addition, this position participates in the Library’s liaison program and is responsible for providing collection development and workshops, orientation, information literacy instruction, and research consultation services for students and faculty, primarily for the Zvart Onanian School of Nursing, physical, biological and health sciences programs. Some evening and / or weekend work is required.
Essential Duties
The College requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.
Occasional Duties
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Required Qualifications
Education : Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent
Experience : Demonstrated teaching experience, preferably in a higher education or academic library setting.
Candidates who have an earned master’s degree or equivalent and are pursuing a terminal degree but who have not yet completed their terminal degree by the date of appointment may be considered for appointment at the rank of instructor"
Preferred Qualifications
Environmental Conditions
The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.
