Instructional Librarian

Florida SouthWestern State College • Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

Florida SouthWestern State College is accepting resumes in search of an Instructional Librarian. This position provides high-quality information literacy and research instruction in collaboration with discipline faculty and Faculty Librarians. The position is responsible for preparing and delivering instructional sessions, supporting student research needs, and teaching content aligned with the approved College curriculum. This role may support multiple courses and faculty members each semester. Approximately twenty (20) hours per semester per assigned course are expected for preparation, instruction, correspondence with students, and research facilitation. As a member of the Embedded Librarian Team, the Instructional Librarian plays a key instructional role in the delivery of IDS 2891: Creative Capstone, a required culminating general education course for Associate in Arts degree-seeking students at FSW. The Instructional Librarian helps students develop the research, information literacy, and synthesis skills needed to complete an interdisciplinary research project and supports them as they reflect on prior learning, make interdisciplinary connections, and apply general education competencies. Unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your profile to strengthen your candidacy. Please click here to see the complete job description.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution in Library and Information Studies.
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in Library and Information Studies or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of information literacy, academic research practices, and effective instructional techniques.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide high-quality customer service and foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve shared objectives.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate situations and recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality information literacy and research instruction in collaboration with discipline faculty and Faculty Librarians.
• Prepare and deliver instructional sessions.
• Support student research needs.
• Teach content aligned with the approved College curriculum.
• Support multiple courses and faculty members each semester.
• Play a key instructional role in the delivery of IDS 2891: Creative Capstone.
• Help students develop research, information literacy, and synthesis skills.
• Support students as they reflect on prior learning, make interdisciplinary connections, and apply general education competencies.

Benefits

• Ability to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan
• Ability to participate in various Wellness Initiatives
• Compulsory participation in a 401(a) retirement plan
• Access to a variety of BUCS Perks offering discounts at numerous local businesses and vendors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level