Jobs

Posted 12 July 2010

Head of Instructional Services
Portland State University

Deadline: 'open until filled'

Unclassified, Tenure-Track

General Description:
The Head of Instructional Services leads the design, implementation, and assessment of the Portland State Library's instructional services; coordinates the teaching activities of the Library; and integrates information literacy into the curriculum. The Head of Instructional Services develops creative strategies to deliver library instruction; identifies best practices and standards of excellence for teaching; develops a positive and shared vision of library instruction; and
provides training and continuing education to library instructors. The Head is responsible for the collection and reporting of data for the instructional program and student learning outcomes assessment. She or he also manages and develops library teaching facilities, including the Library instruction classrooms, participates in providing reference services, and serves as a liaison to one or more departments within the Graduate School of Education. The Head of Instructional Services
supervises the Distance Learning Librarian and the University Studies and Education Librarian ( responsible for the coordination of general education). The Head of Instructional Services is professionally active and contributes to developments in the field. Portland State faculty contribute to faculty governance activities within the Library and the
University, engage in community and professional service, and pursue an active publication and research agenda. This full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position with the rank of Assistant Professor, reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services. All faculty members must adhere to University and Library policies and procedures, including Portland State University's Professional Standards of Conduct.

Required Qualifications
. ALA-accredited MLS;
. At least 3 years experience coordinating, developing, and delivering broad-based library instruction services within an academic library;
. Demonstrated teaching and group communications skills;
. Supervisory and training experience;
. Experience assessing instruction services and student learning outcomes;
. Experience delivering information literacy programming using learning management systems;
. A strong customer-service orientation;
. Experience managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines;
. Excellent oral and written communication skills;
. Experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;
. Knowledge of relevant trends, techniques, and issues in academia and library service and instruction;
. Demonstrated ability to produce clear statistical and executive reports;
. Ability to successfully pass a background check.

Salary and Benefits:
Compensation and rank are commensurate with experience. The salary range begins at a minimum of $61,320, and includes an excellent benefits package including fully paid health care, reduced tuition rates, and a generous retirement and vacation package.

Deadlines:
Review of applicants will begin approximately September 1, 2010, and will remain open until finalists are identified.

To Apply:
Send cover letter; resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, keecha@pdx.edu. Transcripts and background checks will be required for finalists. In cover letter, address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications. Electronic application materials are strongly
preferred (Word or .pdf documents). However, materials may be mailed to:
Portland State University Library - LIBW
Post Office Box 1151
c/o Anne Keech, Search Coordinator
Portland, OR 97207-1151

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.