Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600-acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. Additional locations include Hammonton, Manahawkin and Woodbine. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to a diverse student body, including those from underrepresented populations, through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences, and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University’s commitment to cultural diversity and its welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton at via its web-site.
Faculty and Staff are committed to support Stockton University’s commitment to diversity and strong student-centered vision and mission.
Successful candidates will be required to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccine status prior to their start date. Religious or Medical waivers may be requested at the time of employment offer.
This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position. For the 2022-2023 academic year, the University has implemented a pilot program allowing employees to work either a compressed 4-day work week with extended workdays or may work from home one day a week. Participation is subject to Divisional Executive approval depending on operational need.
Student Success Librarian (Librarian III) / Instructor in the Library
Galloway – Main Campus, New Jersey, United States
Library
Faculty Full-time
Opened on: Apr 25 2023
Location: Galloway – Main Campus
Department: Richard E. Bjork Library
Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package
Brief Job Overview/Summary
The Richard E. Bjork Library at Stockton University is seeking a Student Success Librarian, a tenure-track position. The Student Success Librarian is responsible for leading the library’s development of innovative and effective methods of engagement for a diverse population of undergraduate students at Stockton University. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and forward-thinking librarian with a commitment to student learning, who enjoys working with undergraduate students, especially those in their first two years of college, transfer students, non-traditional students, international students, and first-generation students. As a member of the library faculty, the selected candidate will provide general reference and instruction services to the broader University community, serve as a subject liaison, and participate in collection development.
The Student Success Librarian will collaborate with course instructors and campus partners, along with librarians to design and deliver integrated curriculum-based library and information literacy learning activities and services in multiple formats for diverse populations of undergraduate students. These may include but are not limited to EOF students and participants, LAP students and Participants, Global students and participants, commuters, and resident students. Participate in the provision of a full range of reference services to all library patrons. Engage and actively collaborate as a liaison to academic departments and undergraduate student programs. Develop user-centric resources and services and participating in orientation and outreach activities that increase students’ knowledge of library services and their ability to access information resources.
Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Be a Liaison with EOF students to instruct them in Information Literacies best practices
• Serve as a Liaison with Global Education and international students to instruct them in information literacy best practices
• Provide online and in person tutorials for all students in fundamental information literacy skills
• Serve as a subject liaison for a particular segment of the Stockton University Curriculum
• Develop muti-modality learning and research guides (LibGuides) in assigned area of the curriculum
• Take responsibility for the weeding and revitalization of particular expert subject matter in the electronic and physical collection of the Bjork Library
• Work with first year and general education course students on information literacy skills, and first year benchmarks I research skills
• Establish a plan for advancing information and literacy skills for first and second year students
• Assess and make plans for more effective first and second year information literacy and research skills
• Attend campus wide committee and other meetings as directed by the Associate Provost for Library and Learning Commons
Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or a master’s degree in a related field with experience in an academic, special, or research library setting
• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships with students, faculty, and staff
• Experience with reference and instruction including online environments
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team player skills
• Knowledge of trends and services in academic libraries to support programs for undergraduate students
Preferred Qualifications:
• Library instruction, reference, outreach, subject liaison, collection development, and assessment experience in an academic library
• Experience designing and delivering engaging learning activities and services for diverse undergraduate student populations
• Experience managing instructional resources in a learning management system such as Blackboard
• Knowledge of trends and experience identifying and integrating open educational resources in an academic environment
• Engagement with professional organizations, research, or publication
Screening Information:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
How to Apply:
To apply please visit this web-site or click the “Apply” button.
Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include three professional references in addition to the following required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.
• A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• Unofficial Graduate transcripts
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Please note:
• Stockton University is an equal opportunity institution encouraging a diverse pool of applicants. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Stockton University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including, but not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities. Please visit this web-site for information on Stockton’s Equal Opportunity and Institutional Compliance processes. The University provides reasonable accommodations as appropriate. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process by contacting Bart Musitano, Manager for University Pensions and Benefits within the Office of Human Resources (Main Campus, J-115) at 609-652-4384, Monday-Friday between 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check, which may include social intelligence from a consumer reporting agency.
• In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
• Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act (Clery Act), prospective employees may access Stockton’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) at this web-site. The ASFSR contains the previous three years of reported Clery Act crime statistics, fire safety information and information regarding campus and personal safety. Paper copies of the report are available at the Stockton University Police Department, building 71, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway Township, NJ, or call 609-652-4390, to request that a copy be sent via postal mail.
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