[Department:[ Newton Gresham Library [Full-Time Tenure Track [Open until filled: Yes [Requisition number: 202300169F

**[Usual duties: [The Instruction Librarian serves as the Librarys expert for instructional methodologies and techniques and works collaboratively with the Research and Instruction (RandI) librarians to develop and implement a programmatic approach to in-person and online information literacy instruction to meet the learning, teaching, and research needs of the university community.

[This 12-month tenure-track position is expected to participate in professional activities, professional development, scholarly research, publication, and service activities as outlined in Academic Policy Statement 900417, Faculty Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion.

[Develops and maintains expertise in learning theories, information literacy, and instructional design and technologies. Creates and/or facilitates professional development training for library personnel on techniques, evidence-based best practices, and emerging trends in library and information literacy instruction. Coordinates and participates in the continuing development of credit-bearing library course(s), with the option to participate in the instruction rotation. Guides RandI librarians in designing and delivering high-quality face-to-face and online library instruction, creates modules, tutorials, and other instructional materials that teach critical thinking, research skills, and information literacy, develops lesson plans and materials for common introductory level courses, including English Composition. Oversees the quantitative and qualitative assessment of library instructional programs and identifies ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of instructional efforts. Participates as part of the RandI team to provide library instruction, embedded librarianship services, and research assistance for courses, groups, and individuals as needed or assigned, provides coordinated information services, including general reference, in a variety of formats (e.g., in-person, chat, email) which may include selected evenings or weekends, engages in outreach activities to meet information needs of students and promote awareness of library services and resources, develops and maintains a working knowledge of the librarys collections and resources; contributes to the librarys collection development efforts and assumes collection development responsibilities for assigned subject areas. Duties performed in the usual course of the job.

**[Degree Requirements: [A degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited Masters program.

**[Experience Requirements: [Experience with information literacy informed classroom teaching and instructional design is preferred.

**[Other Requirements for the Position: [This is a tenure track, 12-month position. Reports to the Director of Library Public Services.

[Review of applications will begin on January 29, 2024.

[Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

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