Instructional Librarian at Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

800.0

Posted On

21 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Information Literacy, Academic Research, Instructional Techniques, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Customer Service, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Florida SouthWestern State College is accepting resumes in search of an Instructional Librarian. This position provides high-quality information literacy and research instruction in collaboration with discipline faculty and Faculty Librarians. The position is responsible for preparing and delivering instructional sessions, supporting student research needs, and teaching content aligned with the approved College curriculum. This role may support multiple courses and faculty members each semester. Approximately twenty (20) hours per semester per assigned course are expected for preparation, instruction, correspondence with students, and research facilitation. As a member of the Embedded Librarian Team, the Instructional Librarian plays a key instructional role in the delivery of IDS 2891: Creative Capstone, a required culminating general education course for Associate in Arts degree-seeking students at FSW. The Instructional Librarian helps students develop the research, information literacy, and synthesis skills needed to complete an interdisciplinary research project and supports them as they reflect on prior learning, make interdisciplinary connections, and apply general education competencies. Unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your profile to strengthen your candidacy. Please click here [https://www.fsw.edu/viewdocs/doc/371430]to see the complete job description. The ideal candidate will have: * Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution in Library and Information Studies. Including a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in Library and Information Studies or a closely related field. * Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of information literacy, academic research practices, and effective instructional techniques. * Strong oral and written communication skills. * Ability to provide high-quality customer service and foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment. * Collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve shared objectives. * Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate situations and recommend improvements. Compensation: $800 per course section FSW Perks for Adjuncts: * Ability to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan * Ability to participate in various Wellness Initiatives * Compulsory participation in a 401(a) retirement plan * Access to a variety of BUCS Perks offering discounts at numerous local businesses and vendors Submit your resume for consideration to become one of the best, the brightest, the BUCS! Florida SouthWestern State College, an equal access institution, prohibits discrimination in its employment, programs and activities based on race, sex, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or veteran status. Questions pertaining to educational equity, equal access or equal opportunity should be addressed to the College’s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer: Angie Hawke; Room N-124; 8099 College Parkway SW, Fort Myers, FL 33919; (239) 489-9051; Compliance@fsw.edu. FSW online anonymous reporting www.fsw.edu/report. Inquiries/complaints can be filed with the Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer online, in person, via mail, via email, or with the US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Atlanta Office: 61 Forsyth St. SW Suite 19T70, Atlanta, GA 30303-8927.

Responsibilities

The Instructional Librarian provides information literacy and research instruction in collaboration with faculty and supports student research needs. This includes delivering instructional sessions for the Creative Capstone course and helping students develop synthesis skills for interdisciplinary projects.