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SUNY Plattsburgh Job Opportunity
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Michelle Toth)
Thu Jun 29 20:17:12 2000
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 11:14:27 -0400
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Information Literacy Minority Residency
The Division of Library & Information Services at Plattsburgh State
University of New York is seeking qualified applicants for an
Information Literacy Minority Residency position. This twelve-month
position is a two-year, non-tenure appointment; the possibility of a
tenure track position may exist at the conclusion of the term
appointment. The Information Literacy Minority Residency offers
exceptional opportunities to gain significant experience in the area of
information literacy and instructional technology. The position will
provide a multi-faceted residency experience for a librarian who is
particularly interested in developing skills in the area of library
instruction/information literacy and advance the library’s development
of the information literacy curriculum through the integration of
technology. In addition, we hope to increase the number of librarians
from underrepresented populations here at Plattsburgh State University
of New York.
Plattsburgh State's Library & Information Services Division offers an
outstanding environment for the successful candidate to gain experience
in all aspects of library instruction, information literacy and
instructional technology. Feinberg Library offers a comprehensive
instruction program including course-related instruction and a required
one-credit course which is a component of General Education curriculum.
Additionally, the integration of information literacy across the
curriculum is presently a key initiative in the College's strategic
plan. As a member of the Instruction Unit, the successful candidate will
have an opportunity to participate in all aspects of the College's
information literacy program. The successful candidate will also have
the opportunity to work with the Instructional Technology Unit in
integrating technology into the curriculum.
Primary opportunities of the position are working with and learning from
an outstanding library and instructional technology staff, working in a
mentoring relationship in an academic environment that values
information literacy and working in an environment that is actively
involved in integration of technology into the curriculum.
Residency responsibilities include: developing and teaching sections of
the library’s one-credit course and course-related instruction sessions;
working with the Instruction Unit in program development, planning,
implementation and assessment; exploring cutting edge instructional
technology approaches and applications; integrating information literacy
into distance learning; and developing and pursuing a research project
with an emphasis on publishing or presenting results. Reference work is
also integral to this position.
Qualifications: An expectation of the award of a MLS degree by January
2001 from an ALA accredited institution or foreign equivalent; a strong
interest in and commitment to instruction/information literacy; energy,
creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent oral and written
communication skills. Librarians seeking to change career paths from
other types of libraries are also encouraged to apply.
Salary: $36,000 minimum, with excellent benefits.
Applications from women and minority candidates are especially
welcomed. Plattsburgh State University of New York is an affirmative
action, equal opportunity employer.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
position is filled. Please send a letter of application, resume, and
names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: Chair, Search
Committee (PJ# 2443), c/o Human Resources, Plattsburgh State University
of New York, 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2681. Fax: (518)
564-5060.
