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Position:Part-time Instruction Librarian

Location: River Forest, IL

Job Id:2162

# of Openings:1

Position Title: Part-time Instruction Librarian

Department: Rebecca Crown Library Instruction Department

Reports To: Community Learning & Outreach librarian

Position Summary:

The part-time Instruction Librarian provides information literacy instruction to undergraduate and graduate students and develops and updates instructional technology. Under the direction of the Community Learning & Outreach Librarian, the Instruction Librarian develops lesson plans for in-person and online teaching in a variety of subjects. The instruction librarian will participate in other areas of the Rebecca Crown Library as directed, which may include LibGuide creation & maintenance, providing reference service, including chat reference, and other tasks as assigned. Some hours can be scheduled regularly with flexibility required to accommodate instruction requests; some evening classes may be required. This is a part-time, hourly position averaging 25 hours/week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach information literacy and bibliographic instruction as part of the foundation requirement of the core curriculum.
• Teach subject-specific library "one-shot" sessions.
• Create online learning materials to supplement "one-shot" sessions and as stand-alone modules for subject-specific classes.
• Develop and maintain online learning objects & resources.
• May assist in or fully develop technology or subject-specific workshops.
• Actively participates in the instruction team meetings.
• Provide reference assistance.
• Perform other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned.
• Participate in copyright-related assistance.

Required Qualifications:

• MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited graduate program
• At least one year of instruction experience in an academic library setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective presentation and teaching skills.
• Familiarity with current theory, practices, and issues related to information literacy, instructional pedagogy, and design.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm in providing compassionate service and teaching to all library users.
• A strong commitment to supporting cultural competencies, diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk, working on a computer, or moving around
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Note: accommodation will be made for applicants who cannot meet these physical demands

Salary and FLSA Status

• FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly, 25 hours a week
  
• Pro-rated Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• Pro-rated vacation and sick time accrual per part-time policy

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

About Dominican University

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.

Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.

Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.

Expectations for all Dominican Employees

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.

Institutional Statement

Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.

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