Position SummaryThe College of Southern Maryland is located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital, nestled in the history-rich community of southern Maryland. The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with over 100 academic programs. CSM is among America’s top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits (90% paid by the college); State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

Our academic Librarians represent excellence in librarianship. We have highly skilled and creative staff who incorporate the latest approaches and technology into their instructional delivery. Our Librarians actively support Information Literacy initiatives with instructional time focused on encouraging the location and use of college-level resources.

CSM Librarians work closely with students inside our libraries, in the classroom, and online to promote student success. Librarians teach a range of face-to-face and online classes often using Open Educational Resources (OERs). Using both synchronous and asynchronous modes of instructional delivery, our Librarians focus on student engagement and success through critical thinking, analytical and hands-on approaches. Librarians are expected to be knowledgeable of subscription research databases, learning management systems, and to face-to-face and innovative technology-based instructional delivery approaches.

The College of Southern Maryland is an ardent supporter of professional development and offers opportunities for membership in many position-specific professional organizations as an investment in continual learning. Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Reference/Instructional Librarian provides reference services and information literacy instruction in a variety of formats. This is a professional faculty (non-tenure) level position requiring a Master's Degree in Library Science. The position works independently and collaboratively to develop, deliver, and support instruction. This position also requires knowledge of best practices currently used in the field of library science. This position will be primarily at the La Plata campus; however, travel to the other campuses will be required as needed.

DUTIES AND STANDARDS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Works collaboratively with supervisor, other librarians, and faculty to develop, deliver, information literacy instructionDevelops Information Literacy instruction in accordance with Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) standards in the classroom, the online environment, and through faculty partnerships Engages faculty and other teaching staff to integrate information literacy concepts and skills into the curriculumHelps develop programmatic assessment models that measure the impact of library instruction on student learning Provides high quality reference and research support on demand, by appointment, email, chat, or other venuePrepares online and print research guides to augment instruction and to assist faculty and student researchersCollaborates on the development of a dynamic online service environment to engage users with library collections and servicesExtends services through embedded librarianship and support of undergraduate researchersDemonstrates ability to communicate orally and in writingDemonstrates ability to read and interpret informationDemonstrates ability to deliver instruction to diverse student populations, with varied levels of learning and preparation Demonstrates experience providing feedback students can use to improve their performanceMaintains an ongoing program of professional development and participate in professional organizations, workshops, seminars, conferences, and activitiesAssist with daily library servicesDemonstrates mastery of appropriate computer operation skillsOperate a motor vehicle for travel to other campuses Minimum Education and TrainingMaster's Degree in Library Science (MLS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited Institution of Higher EducationExperience delivering information literacy instructionAbility to teach in face-to-face and virtual formats

Experience creating Lib Guides™ or similar research support materials

Ability to use word processing, basic internet applications, and basic database navigation

Ability to use a learning management system such as D2L Brightspace to support and facilitate instructional delivery Minimum Qualifications and Standards RequiredAdditional Information: Your cover letter and resume are required as part of the application process. Please attach those documents to your application.

When applying for this position, please be prepared to answer the following statements during the application submission process:

Please describe your activities that demonstrate a commitment to student success for a diverse population. Please submit a statement of your instructional philosophy. Placement in rank is commensurate with background and experience. Professional development and professional service requirements are determined and documented annually.

For more information on placement in rank please visit the Pay and Benefits Questions page at: https://www.csmd.edu/employment/frequently-asked-questions/

College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.

This position is open until filled. For best consideration, apply by 11:59 pm, EST on Friday, April 2, 2021. The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.