Part-Time Instructor; Library and Information Studies

Overview

Job Title:

Part-Time Instructor (Library and Information Studies)

Location:

Valdosta State University

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

About Us:

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities’ rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. The university is dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship.

VSU is committed to upholding these values in service to the advancement of the University.

The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Based on the Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B), VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.

This opportunity is within the Library and Information Studies Department. The selected candidate will teach fully online graduate courses in specialized areas of the MLIS curriculum.

Typical Allocation of Duties: 100% Teaching

• Master's degree in Library and Information Studies or closely related field
• Evidence of the ability to teach graduate online courses
• Evidence of expertise in the subject area of specific courses
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning

• Documented asynchronous online graduate teaching experience
• Documented work experience in the area of practice covered by the course
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting
• A record of mentoring students

Commensurate with experience.

The University System of Georgia emphasizes Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at the USG policy manual.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Position may require a credit check (if using P-Card, working with Cash, etc.).

Position requires completion of VSU’s Annual Compliance Training (e.g., State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, FERPA, Contracts 101). Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Workers’ Compensation.

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

VSU reserves the right to: view social media outlets; check references at any point during the search process; shut down a posting without additional notification.

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