Instructional Services Librarian

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore  encourage applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled and/or demonstrating great potential in the practice of teaching and scholarship. 

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Benefits:
We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, and competitive retirement matching. There also may be opportunities for university assistance with the cost of housing in Southern California. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including faculty chapel, weekly faculty lunches and a robust wellness program.

Salary:
PLNU pays its faculty using a pay scale based on experience and academic rank. Faculty salaries using this scale for a 3-semester appointment range from $83,721 to $113,916. The actual salary will be based on the experience, rank, and appointment term of the candidate selected to fill this position.

The Instructional Services Librarian is a full-time, tenure-track member of the Ryan Library faculty and is responsible for providing research support, information literacy instruction, and collection development for assigned liaison areas. Ryan Library’s Instructional Services Librarians work both independently and collaboratively to design research and information literacy instruction in support of their designated academic departments and programs. As the 11-month Instructional Services Librarian, this member of the library faculty leads in providing research instruction and support during the summer months.

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Provide course-related information literacy instruction, assignment design, and assessment; deliver research support in a variety of modalities to PLNU students, faculty, and staff

• Develop and maintain digital research guides, instructional resources, and other supplemental materials as appropriate for designated departments and programs

• Provide point-of-need instruction at the Research Help Desk one evening per week and as scheduled in regular daytime rotation

• Coordinate collection development in designated academic areas

• Collaborate with library colleagues to envision and prepare for emerging needs and opportunities within the university community

• Participate in departmental activities and governance

• Serve on university faculty committees/working groups and perform other normal faculty duties

• Engage with and contribute to the scholarship of the discipline

• Participate in workshops, continuing education programs, library conferences, and other professional development opportunities

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program required; additional relevant Master’s or doctoral degree required if librarian opts to pursue promotion beyond Associate Professor

• Experience or significant graduate preparation in providing research support, information literacy instruction, and collection development, preferably in an academic library context

• Experience or significant graduate preparation in teaching and learning in face-to-face, hybrid, and digital environments

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.

Selection Process: 

Applicants will be expected to apply and submit corresponding documents. All applicants will be reviewed and evaluated. From this pool of applicants, a limited number will be selected and moved forward in the process. The interview process may include:

• Phone/Zoom interview 

• On-site interview with the committee 

• Information literacy instruction demonstration

• Interview with the Associate Provost for Educational Effectiveness

• Interview with the Provost

• Interview with the President of the University

Special Instructions:

When beginning your application, be prepared to answer these questions and upload the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Personal Faith

• Philosophy of Librarianship in Christian Higher Education

• Provide names and contacts for 3 references, at least one professional contact who can speak to your teaching/librarianship potential (references will only be contacted if you are advanced as a finalist candidate)

• Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed.

If you have questions about items for the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@pointloma.edu or the Search Committee chair, Dr. Denise Nelson, at dnelson@pointloma.edu.

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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential. 

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.