Part-Time Information Literacy Instructor, Learning Resources
- Employer
- Miami Dade College
- Location
- Homestead, FL
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Job Title Part-Time Information Literacy Instructor, Learning Resources
Job ID 994759
Location Homestead Campus
Full/Part Time Part-Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary
Job Details
Job Family
STAFF - Part-Time Instructor
Grade
HK
Salary
$25.00 - Base Rate
Department
Learning Resources
Reports To
Director, Learning Resources
Closing Date
Posted On An Ongoing Basis
FLSA Status
Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation
Job Summary
This Part-Time Information Literacy Instructor teaches non-credit instructional sessions designed to develop information literacy skills for all discipline courses.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teaches lecture and laboratory sections
- Develops teaching and learning strategies to optimize student performance for face to face and online non-credit courses
- Develops instructional curricula
- Develops assessment strategies to measure student progress and to adjust instruction accordingly
- Incorporates and/or develops the use of emergent technology in instruction
- Maintain accurate attendance records
- Complies with departmental and College policies and procedures
- Performs duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Masters degree in Library Science or related field
- All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
- Prior experience teaching adult learners
- Prior experience teaching information literacy
- Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals, and objectives, and policies and procedures
- Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work with discipline faculty to identify needs and determine best course of action
- Possess skills in designing instruction for online environments and incorporating the use of emergent technologies
- Knowledge of information literacy skills necessary for finding information appropriate in a college classroom
- Knowledge of current information sourcesboth online and off
- Ability to design curricula to teach targeted information literacy skills and/or use of specific sources as well as to assess the skills taught
- Ability to design hands-on, group instruction targeted to a particular need for information
- Ability to know how students learn in online and F2F environments
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignments
- Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff
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Organization
Since we opened our doors in 1960, the educators at Miami Dade College have focused on providing quality and innovative educational opportunities to every member of our community desiring a higher education. Our goal is a simple one, to ensure the success of our students and increase the strength of our communities.
Today, Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 170,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. We also offer numerous Community Education classes as well as online credit classes through the Virtual College. Specialized and advanced educational opportunities include the prestigious New World School of the Arts, The Honors College and our Dual Enrollment Program.
With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.
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