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Tenure-Track Information Literacy Librarian
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Faculty Recruitment
Room 325D CHT
401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, ON Canada N9B 3P4
Tel: (519) 253-3000 ext. 1432
Fax: (519) 561-1420
Toll Free (in North America):
1 (877) 665-6608
Collect (outside N. America):
001-519-561-1432
Email: recruit@uwindsor.ca
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| The University of Windsor's Leddy Library invites applications for a tenure-track Information Literacy Librarian position, commencing July 1, 2007. Rank will be commensurate with experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. For further details about the Leddy Library visit our website at http://www.uwindsor.ca/library.
The Leddy Library is an active partner in teaching and research at the University. Librarians engage in service to the University, service to the profession and research/scholarship/creative activity in addition to their assigned responsibilities. Reporting to the Head, Information Services, the successful candidate will be an innovative, dynamic, team-oriented professional expected to contribute to information literacy, reference and collection development services as well as to the overall planning and management of library services and provincial/national consortia activities.
The primary focus of this position will be participation in the Library’s innovative information literacy programme. As a member of the Information Literacy Working Group, the successful candidate will contribute significantly to the provision of a learning-centred, critical thinking-based information literacy programme to the University of Windsor community.
Responsibilities in this respect include contributing to: the development and implementation of the Library’s Learning Commons; the development of programmes that integrate information literacy skills into the University’s curriculum; the development of appropriate information literacy assessment tools; the provision of pedagogical support for the delivery of information literacy instruction and for the effective use of instructional technology; and the development of library policies and staff development programmes that support the Library’s information literacy objectives.
The secondary focus of the position will relate to digital resources and services such as web development, intellectual property policy and institutional repositories including publication of digital journals and the management of a graduate e-thesis collection.
The successful candidate will possess the excellent written and verbal communication, instruction and presentation skills necessary to develop, promote and deliver effective library programmes to both onsite and remote users. He/she will also have knowledge of evolving trends in scholarly publishing, web development and design and digital publishing.
A Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited school (or equivalent qualification) is required. Demonstrated teaching ability and knowledge of, and a strong commitment to, ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards is also required. Preferred candidates will have knowledge of teaching practices and educational technologies currently in use at post-secondary educational institutions across North America.
Applications will include:
To ensure full consideration, complete applications and letters of reference should be submitted by January 12, 2007 to:
Gwendolyn Ebbett, University Librarian
University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave.
Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4
Phone: (519) 253-3000, ext. 3161, Fax (519) 971-3638
E-mail: gebbett@uwindsor.ca
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Applications may still be received after the deadline date. If you are unable to submit the application by the deadline date, you should contact and alert the University Librarian that you intend to submit an application after the deadline date. If you are viewing the advertisement after the deadline date, you should contact the University Librarian to find out the status of the search and discuss the possibility of submitting an application. The acceptance of a late submission is at the discretion of the appointments committee.
The University of Windsor is committed to equity in its academic policies, practices, and programs; supports diversity in its teaching, learning, and work environments; and ensures that applications from members of traditionally marginalized groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. Those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship include, but are not limited to, women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of sexual minority groups. The University of Windsor invites you to apply to our welcoming community and to self-identify as a member of one of these groups. International candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
To ensure that you are considered within the priorities of the Employment Equity Program, you may self-identify in your letter of application or in a separate letter to the Presidential Commission on Employment Equity, Office of Faculty Recruitment and Retention (OFRR), 325 Chrysler Hall Tower, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4.
The University of Windsor, one of Ontario’s leading academic institutions, provides a learning-centred approach which prepares its graduates for the challenges of tomorrow. Information about the University of Windsor and its programs may be found at http://www.uwindsor.ca/. For more information on living and working at the University of Windsor, visit the Office of Faculty Recruitment Web site at http://www.uwindsor.ca/facultypositions/, e-mail recruit@uwindsor.ca, or contact Dr. Janice Drakich, Director, Faculty Recruitment at (877) 665-6608 toll free within North America, or call collect outside of North America at (519) 561-1432.
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