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Teaching Librarian, Specialist Position

Trinity Washington University

Trinity Washington University seeks a dynamic, creative, and organized individual to serve as the Teaching Librarian Specialist. Instructional Specialists at Trinity Washington University provide essential instructional leadership in the delivery of foundational coursework in reading and writing, mathematics, and science education. This position is for a teaching librarian, an instructional specialist teaching information literacy. As integral members of the CAS educators, Specialists focus on enhancing Trinity’s first-year academic experience and meeting ambitious benchmarks for student learning, retention, and success. The incumbent will be a member of the library staff, reporting to the University librarian and working closely with the CAS Dean and Specialists team. The Teaching Librarian/Instructional Specialist will support the CAS dual enrollment students and undergraduate students, with a regular course load of 2 classes a semester, as well as summer programs.

Founded in 1897 as one of the nation’s historic Catholic women’s colleges, Trinity today continues as both a Predominantly Black and Hispanic Serving institution. As a mission-driven university devoted to providing access and educational excellence to underserved populations of students, Trinity welcomes professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working with diverse cultural populations including black, Hispanic multi-cultural and non-traditional college and graduate students.

The successful candidate will have a track record of excellent teaching; documented examples of information literacy curriculum development and assessment; and knowledge of current and successful foundational education teaching and learning strategies. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellence with engaged and active learning practices and a focus on Critical Librarianship Pedagogy.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must possess at least a master’s degree in Information science from an accredited ALA program.
• Have a minimum of two years’ experience teaching information literacy, or any form of library instruction, with preference for candidates with experience teaching to at-risk student populations, especially in secondary education or community colleges.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teaching three-five information literacy related courses per academic year in designated area for Trinity’s Dual Enrollment Programs
• Supporting Faculty with information literacy curriculum design through curriculum improvement processes, syllabus development, selection of textbooks and other course material, and supporting Moodle resources and any other applicable online learning or other supplemental instruction aids
• Offering library, or information literacy, workshops, consultations, and other programming to the Trinity community in designated area
• Contributing to the library’s information literacy program, by working closely with the University Librarian, and Research & Instructional Librarian.
• Maintaining regular availability outside of class in offices hours, as well as any necessary supplemental instruction, tutoring, mentoring, and other forms of student-centered support
• Compiling and analyzing course assessment data and presenting key findings in written reports to the Dean’s office and other relevant audiences
• Collaborating with The Office of Dual enrollment and CAS Specialists to help ensure student success among Dual enrollment students and the First Year Curriculum

Trinity offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to full-time employees to include Health, Dental & Vision insurance, Employer Paid Life and Disability benefits, 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match up to 6%, Paid Family Leave, Trinity Center Membership Free to all employees to include full size pool, walking track, weight & Cardio equipment, Free campus parking, Free Shuttle bus between campus & Brookland Metro station and more.

Trinity Washington University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

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