At the heart of University of California, Irvine’s academic community, the UCI Libraries plays a vital role in enabling our outstanding students, faculty and researchers to create new knowledge, develop lifelong learning skills, and make meaningful contributions to society. We value innovation and collaboration, and we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Libraries physical spaces consist of the Langson Library, the Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library. The Education and Outreach Department leads the UCI Libraries’ outreach and instruction activities and programs, which emphasize information literacy, research skills, critical thinking, pedagogical development, and student engagement. The Department coordinates, integrates, and assesses library instruction and outreach activities, including coordinating instruction for required undergraduate writing courses, leading orientations, developing outreach programming with campus partners, and creating online tutorials and learning objects.
Reporting to the Head of Education & Outreach (E&O), provides assistance in teaching, instructional services, outreach, and reference services. Teaches multiple sessions per quarter of information literacy workshops in support of lower-division undergraduate courses including, but not limited to, Writing 60 and Humanities Core. Assists with other aspects of instructional services, including scheduling workshops, maintaining the instruction request form and the instruction statistics database, and maintaining information literacy tutorials, or other learning objects such as instructional videos. Provides basic reference assistance through chat, lower division research consultations, or other services. Assists with coordinating library outreach initiatives. Helps prepare budget and statistical reports, schedules department meetings, and organizes departmental documents. Participates in library-wide activities and group projects.
Total Compensation:
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
$27.82 - $36.42 (Hourly Rate)
Required:
BS/BA Degree. Minimum of 3 years of experience working in libraries or educational environments, or a combination of relevant experience and education.
Completion of college-level courses sufficient to teach research skills primarily in the humanities and social science and or equivalent experience/training. Strong commitment to library education and outreach services. Ability to use a personal computer, Microsoft Office suite, Internet resources, e-mail, computer printers, and any other necessary tools or equipment. Facility in learning new software, including spreadsheets, databases, and Web interfaces. Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with library colleagues, faculty, students, and the general public. Experience and demonstrated skill in teaching to groups. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team setting, while having the flexibility to handle a variety of colleagues and students in a library setting. Ability to work in a research library and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities. Ability to use technology to support teaching and learning. Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness within UCI Libraries and the campus. Ability to perform detail-oriented tasks efficiently and effectively. Ability to work independently, exercise effective judgment, be flexible, juggle and prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks, and demonstrate initiative. Ability to maintain work schedule and meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions and distractions.
Preferred:
Familiarity with current, new, and emerging library information technologies. Demonstrated experience of working with library research resources such as commercial and academic databases, discovery systems, and Lib-guides.
Special Conditions Required:
A few times a year with advance notice, this position may be asked to work evening hours for instruction or events.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
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Background Check and Live Scan
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Legal Right to work in the United States
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Vaccination Policies
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Smoking and Tobacco Policy
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Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
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California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
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E-Verify
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Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
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