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Reporting to the Director of Research & Instruction, the Instruction & Assessment Librarian facilitates the use of information in research, teaching, and learning through collaborative relationships with faculty and peers. The R&I department is working to transition its approach to instruction to create more equitable, student-centered, and integrated learning experiences for students. This librarian will spearhead a collaborative effort to define learning experiences and assessments for information literacy throughout the major curriculums, as well as other library services. The librarian may teach in a variety of modalities: one-shots, embedded, video recordings, asynchronous learning modules, student consultations, etc. This position will play a central role in several projects focused on representation and equity in collections and teaching. The position also acts as a point of contact for faculty and collection development in the Social Sciences Division of the college.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited institution
• 3-5 years experience teaching in an academic setting
• Broad knowledge of approaches to teaching in academic libraries, experimentation with a variety of pedagogies
• Understanding of basic instructional design and assessment principles
• Demonstrated commitment to incorporating inclusive pedagogies
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies independently
• Familiarity with research design, data collection and analysis methods
• Experience providing reference interviews and consultations
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and manage change among faculty

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in a social science field
• Experience with LibGuides, Articulate, Zoom, Wordpress a plus

About Wheaton College

Wheaton is a private coeducational liberal arts college within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence. We have nearly 1,700 undergraduates from 40 U.S. States and more than 70 countries. Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

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