Southern Wesleyan University is an accredited, Christian university. The mission of the university is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate programs in a distinctively Christian environment that fosters the integration of faith, learning, and living. Candidates for employment must support the Christian mission of the university and give evidence of successful professional experience, mature faith, and consistent Christian lifestyle.
Southern Wesleyan University does not discriminate in hiring and employment practices on the basis of race, national origin, sex, physical handicap, age, or veteran status of the applicant. To be considered for employment, however, applicants must complete an application for employment and a questionnaire giving evidence of a Christian testimony and of a willingness to support the beliefs and practices of the campus community.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES
Southern Wesleyan University seeks an Assistant Director of Library Services with primary responsibility for reference and information literacy. This is a permanent, full-time, exempt position. This position carries faculty status without rank or tenure. Position is available July 1, 2009.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Director participates in the management and administration of the library as well as provides leadership for user services. The Assistant Director will participate in planning for a curriculum-wide program of information literacy for the traditional and state-wide adult undergraduate programs. Responsibilities include organization of and participation in information literacy and reference (including evening and weekend hours). Additional responsibilities may include planning and assessment of programs and services; design and maintenance of library web pages and online tutorials; and participation on university committees.
Requirements
- Requirements include ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; excellent collaborative and communication skills; and evidence of a Christian testimony. Southern Wesleyan is a Christian liberal arts institution in the Wesleyan-Holiness theological tradition. Faculty are expected to endorse the university's Mission and Statement of Faith, and to support the lifestyle expectations of the institution. Preferred qualifications include 3+ years experience in public services; experience in the provision of reference and information literacy education.
Southern Wesleyan recognizes the importance of a diverse faculty and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. The university is actively seeking to increase the number of women and minorities within its faculty. For university profile, see http://www.swu.edu and select "About SWU." Interested applicants should send a faculty application (available at http://www.swu.edu/hr/files/facgen.pdf ) and curriculum vitae along with contact information for three references and a copy of unofficial transcripts via mail to Academic Services, Southern Wesleyan University, SWU Box 1818, P.O. Box 1020, 907 Wesleyan Dr., Central, SC 29630. Inquiries may be directed to Academic Services at 864-644-5331 or email tbagwell@swu.edu. (Posted February 16, 2009)
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