Outreach and Engagement Librarian, Assistant/Associate Professor
- Employer
- Winthrop University
- Location
- Ida Jane Dacus Library, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location:
Ida Jane Dacus Library, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Open Date:
Sep 19, 2024
Description:
Ida Jane Dacus Library seeks a dynamic, and innovative, Outreach and Engagement Librarian to join a collaborative, user-focused, Research and User Services (RUS) team. The Outreach and Engagement Librarian will take the lead in promoting the library’s collections, resources, and services to the campus and surrounding community. This 12-month tenure-track position reports to the Head of Research and User Services and plays a key role in student success by promoting Open Educational Resources (OER), and cultivating a vibrant, inclusive, library environment that encourages engagement, exploration, and discovery. The pay range for this position is $55,000-$58,000, commensurate with experience.Major Responsibilities
- Provides engaging and informative programs, exhibitions, orientations, and recreational events
- Manages the library’s social media accounts
- Establishes and engages an active Friends of the Library group
- Develops cooperative initiatives with academic departments and campus units
- Promotes OER and provides OER training and workshops
- Teaches information literacy and participates in reference service rotations
- Participates in collection development and serves as the departmental liaison for select academic units
- Engages in scholarship and performs activities aligned with tenure and promotion
- Performs other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned
About Winthrop University
Founded in 1886, Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offers its 6,000-plus undergraduate and graduate students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. In its colleges of Business Administration; Arts and Sciences; Education, Sport, and Human Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop embraces only those programs and activities that can be delivered at an exemplary level. Winthrop is well known for its inclusive and supportive campus environment, with University College supporting programs in both academic and student affairs. Winthrop University is achieving national stature as a competitive and distinctive co-educational, public, residential, comprehensive, values-oriented institution. The values of service, excellence, diversity, community, and leadership provide the foundation for Winthrop’s continuing development and shape Winthrop’s continuing success. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the Winthrop Experience, including the most recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South. Winthrop is an active member of the Rock Hill community and recognized as a key component of the region’s economic resurgence. Approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop has direct access to and is engaged in a broad and expansive regional business community. Winthrop’s beautiful campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 18 Division I men’s and women’s sports.
Winthrop University is committed to providing a safe campus community. Winthrop conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a student loan default check, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Benefits
At Winthrop University, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that significantly enhances the total compensation for our employees. In partnership with the State of South Carolina and the Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), our benefits include health and life insurance, generous paid leave, parental leave, and retirement programs. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. For more information please visit: https://www.winthrop.edu/hr/employee-benefits.aspx.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degreeTwo years of experience in library servicesExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsAbility to create and deliver informative programs, workshops, and eventsExperience creating promotional materials using various programs (e.g. Canva, Adobe)Ability to develop and execute effective social media strategiesDemonstrated design skillsKnowledge of and appreciation for OERsAbility to take initiative and think creativelyAbility to establish priorities, and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to work independently and collaboratively as part of a teamKnowledge of library catalog systems and databasesPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of program assessment techniques and toolsExperience providing reference services and library instruction
Application Instructions:
All materials must be submitted electronically via Interfolio. For questions about the position, contact the Dacus Library Search Committee, dacussearch@winthrop.edu
Applications should consist of the following:
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- A letter of application describing the candidate’s interests and qualifications for the position
- The names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, of at least three (3) professional references. Include a brief statement indicating your professional relationship with the reference (e.g. former supervisor, colleague, professor)
- Graduate and undergraduate transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application; official transcripts will be required later for an offer of employment
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Winthrop University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Organization
Ideally situated in the heart of the Carolinas, Winthrop University is a highly ranked public, comprehensive university in Rock Hill, South Carolina, that is committed to be among the very best institutions of its kind. Founded in 1886, Winthrop offers its students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the “Winthrop Experience,” including the most recent US News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South.
Today more than 5,000 undergraduate and 1,000-plus graduate students are enrolled at Winthrop University. The University recruits South Carolina’s most able students as well as highly qualified students from beyond the state whose presence adds diversity and enrichment. Winthrop prides itself on being the institution of choice for groups traditionally under-represented on many college campuses, providing Winthrop faculty with the opportunity to create a teaching legacy that not only changes individual lives, but reshapes whole family trajectories.
Where we are matters, and Winthrop’s presence is significant. Winthrop University is an active member of York County and recognized as a key component of the region’s economic growth. With Charlotte less than 20 minutes away—and 300-plus Fortune 500 Companies in Winthrop’s backyard—formal and informal community partnerships are numerous, threading through school and business networks. While Winthrop students have options about where they conduct their experiential learning, faculty and staff are privileged to select a residence from neighborhoods large, small, or somewhere in-between. During holiday, Winthrop faculty find themselves a short drive from either the mountains or the beach.
Included in the National Register of Historic Places, Winthrop’s campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 16 Division I men's and women's sports. The physical beauty of Winthrop’s campus is a source of great pride, one that reflects the learning community for which it provides a foundation.
Whether in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, College of Education, or College of Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop University offers only those degree programs that can be delivered at an exemplary level. High-impact practices such as first-year experiences, common intellectual experiences, undergraduate research, and global learning are embedded throughout the curriculum, encouraging active teaching and learning. At Winthrop, faculty—not teaching assistants—are the lead facilitators, class sizes are small enough that teachers know their students by name, and faculty research agendas often include student collaborators.
Quality student life programs supplement the academic, providing opportunities and services to foster student development along cognitive, personal, and interpersonal dimensions. Students pursuing lifetime wellness can run alongside their faculty at the Lois Rhame West Health, Physical Education and Wellness Center where members can access a climbing wall, four racquetball courts, a 25-yard pool with 8 lanes, four basketball courts, an 8,000 square foot weight room, 2,000 square feet of cardio space with four additional cardio stations, and two aerobic/activity rooms.
Inside—and outside—the classroom Winthrop prioritizes a learning environment that produces Winthrop graduates who:
· Think critically and solve problems
· Are personally and socially responsible
· Understand the interconnected nature of the world and the time in which they live
· Communicate effectively
Faculty and staff who expertly model and teach these competencies are an excellent fit at Winthrop and a critical ingredient in the Winthrop Experience. We encourage you to review current openings and bookmark our jobs page for future possibilities.
- Website
- https://www.winthrop.edu/
- Telephone
- 803-323-2211
- Location
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701 Oakland Ave
Rock Hill
South Carolina
29733
US
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