Ringling College of Art and Design seeks a creative, collaborative, learner-centered professional librarian. The librarian partners with academic departments and collaborates with other faculty librarians in the development and delivery of research instruction to meet student competencies and information literacies; assists with copyright education and consultations as assigned or directed; participates in digital resources acquisition, management, development and use; provides reference service and library staff training in research resources; assists faculty in collection development activities; envisions, develops, and executes digital projects and uses new technologies to facilitate instruction, learning and research; shares coordination and supervision of Student Research Consultants and research consultant program; and, actively participates in faculty governance, institutional service, and professional development and leadership. The ideal candidate will understand the needs of art and design practitioners, be able to effectively connect with students, work directly with faculty in an exciting, evolving curriculum, have experience selecting and managing digital resources such as online databases and ebooks, and use a variety of social media platforms and emerging software applications to deliver library services and content. This is a full-time position with faculty status.
Applications are accepted electronically at https://ringling.simplehire.com For full consideration, application materials should be submitted by April 30, 2016. The anticipated start date of the position is August 2016.
Documents required (uploaded in pdf format)
1. cover letter of interest addressing specific qualifications for the position
2. résumé or curriculum vitae
3. separate statement of teaching philosophy
4. copy of MLS and arts degrees transcripts
Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials if needed.
Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.