STEM Librarian -- Trinity University -- San Antonio, TX

Submitted by Amigos on Tue, 2023-05-23 10:38

Job Description:
The STEM Librarian joins a team of instruction librarians charged with facilitating information literacy learning at Trinity University. This librarian will support undergraduate student learning and research in the STEM disciplines through collaboration with STEM faculty and staff. Essential functions of this position include teaching in a variety of formats, providing customized reference service for individuals and groups, outreach and relationship-building, collection development, and participation in library resource evaluation. This librarian will have the opportunity to shape the library’s involvement in specialized support areas relevant to STEM fields, including but not limited to data literacy, scholarly communications and open access, data management services, undergraduate research, and campus-based initiatives to make STEM education more accessible and equitable.

This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position with faculty rank. Trinity faculty librarians are expected to meet the library-defined standards of librarianship, scholarship or professional achievement, and service for promotion and tenure. Progress toward tenure will be reviewed through alternating formal and informal reviews by tenured library faculty. Professional work will be reviewed annually and evaluated by the Head of Instruction Services.

BACKGROUND
Trinity University (http://www.trinity.edu) is an independent, selective, primarily undergraduate institution founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs to approximately 2400 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 foreign countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide of Trinity & San Antonio.

Coates Library upholds Trinity’s focus on the student experience. Through its collections, teaching and information literacy programs, study spaces, and strong relationships with faculty and staff across campus, the library provides access to knowledge and support for learning and research. To learn more, visit https://lib.trinity.edu/.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
When librarians are evaluated during formal reviews, all relevant areas of librarianship will be considered. However, certain areas which are core to a particular position will receive the greatest weight. The core responsibilities for this position follow.

  • Instruction. Support student information literacy learning by teaching in traditional classroom, online and blended learning environments, using active and inclusive teaching and learning methods. Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to advance and shape information literacy education efforts.
  • Learning Support. Use educational technologies and instructional design principles to prepare and produce online materials, such as subject guides, tutorials, videos, and LMS modules.
  • Reference. Provide customized reference service and research support for individuals and small groups via in person and virtual appointments, email, and phone.
  • Outreach and Liaison Work. Take a proactive approach to building relationships with faculty, staff, and students in STEM disciplines in order to understand and meet their information and library needs. Communicate and collaborate across library units to represent the perspectives of STEM faculty, staff, and students in shaping and delivering campus library services.
  • Assessment. Conduct individual and collaborative assessment of student learning for various types of information literacy instruction in STEM areas. Participate in collaborative assessment efforts within the library’s instructional team.
  • Collection Development. Identify and select subject-specific science information resources to support STEM student and faculty information needs. Collaborate with other library units, such as Resource Management, on larger collection development projects such as the evaluation of journal packages, databases, and other collection management activities.
  • Individual Interest. Select and engage in a specialized area of academic librarianship relevant to STEM disciplines. Possible topics include but are not limited to data literacy, scholarly communications and open access, open science and open data, data management services, and inclusion and accessibility-focused STEM education initiatives.

APPOINTMENT DETAILS
This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position with faculty rank. Trinity faculty librarians are expected to meet the library-defined standards of librarianship, scholarship or professional achievement, and service for promotion and tenure. Progress toward tenure will be reviewed through alternating formal and informal reviews by tenured library faculty. Professional work will be reviewed annually and evaluated by the Head of Instruction Services.

EDUCATION
Required: Master’s degree in library or information science or other advanced degree in a related field

EXPERIENCE
Preferred:

  • Academic background or work experience with the subject matter, tools and methods of one or more STEM fields
  • One year of teaching experience
  • One year of experience working in a higher education setting

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Required:

  • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to teach information literacy skills and concepts

Preferred:

  • Strong ability to work independently and desire to collaborate with others
  • Knowledge of scientific information and data resources
  • Experience in one-on-one assistance and conducting outreach for individuals/groups
  • Knowledge of a variety of strategies (pedagogical, technological, etc.) to enhance student learning

HOW TO APPLY

  • Under "Start Your Application" select "Apply Manually." Only complete fields with a red asterisk (required).
  • Under "Work Experience" just provide the most current employment. There is no need to provide full employment history in this field. Please provide in the CV.
  • Under "Education" provide educational information on undergraduate (BS, BA, etc.) and terminal (PhD, MFa, JD, etc.) degrees.
  • Under "Resume/CV" upload the following required application materials, each as a separate pdf file (note: a maximum of five (5) can be uploaded):
    • Curriculum Vita
    • Three References (knowledgeable on the candidate’s qualifications for the position}
    • Diversity Statement responding to the following prompt: "Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion. Please provide a brief statement (250-500 words) describing your past efforts as well as your future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work as a librarian and/or in other relevant areas."

CONTACT INFORMATION
Molly Pylant, Senior Administrative Support Specialist - Library, mpylant@trinity.edu.

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