Fairleigh Dickinson is seeking Research & Instruction Librarians for its Teaneck, NJ campus. There are two openings for the position.
| Job Title: | Research & Instruction Librarian |
|---|---|
| Campus: | Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ |
| Department: | Library-Metro |
| Hiring Manager: | Ana Fontoura |
| Hiring Manager Title: | University Librarian |
| College: | |
| Position Type: | Professional Administrative |
| Grade: | 24 |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Faculty Rank: | No Response |
| Salary: | Commensurate with Experience |
| Status: | Full-Time |
| Months Worked: | 12 Month |
| Job Summary: | Instruct graduate and undergraduate
classes in information literacy and research methodology. Answer
reference questions and assist students, faculty, and other members of
the academic community in their information literacy skills development
and research methods. Experience with Business research resources
preferred. Share collection development responsibilities with the
Research and Instruction team. Administer the library during weekend and
evening hours as scheduled. The incumbents are expected to work
independently, but share responsibilities with other members of the
Research and Instruction Department. This position reports to the
Associate University Librarian for User Services |
| Required Qualifications: | 1. MLS from an ALA
accredited school; Additional Master’s Degree in a discipline related
to courses of study offered at Fairleigh Dickinson University preferred. 2.
Must have demonstrable experience performing reference, online
searching and information literacy instruction. Business librarianship
experience preferred. 3. Excellent oral and written
communication skills with strong human relations skills. Must be a team
player and welcome the opportunity to work well with a diverse
population. 4. Must be knowledgeable in library computer
systems and academic library research platforms. Must have knowledge of
basic computer software/hardware operations (laptops and PCs), and daily
functions of working in a digital environment (email, word processing,
internet, etc). 5. Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work independently. 6.
Personal commitment to ongoing professional development to maintain
skills, competency and awareness of best practices of the profession. 7. Must be available to work evening and weekend hours as required. 8.
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the
background check and produce a Social Security Card. |
| Preferred Qualifications: | |
| Hours Worked | 35 hours per week; Monday-Friday with one evening a week and Saturday on rotation |
| Posting Date: | 09/03/2022 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | |
| Application Types Accepted: | Application for Employment |
