Adjunct/Part-time Faculty in Library and Information Science at United States International University - USIU Africa

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be reporting to the University Librarian; the incumbent will be expected to teach face to face classes in Information Literacy.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks

• Teach at undergraduate level in the specific areas of specialization as listed above.
• Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
• Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
• Participate in program assessment and reviews.
• Consult with students during scheduled office hours.

To qualify for appointment an applicant must have:

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

• A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or related areas with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching and/or librarianship.
• Previous industry experience in the Library and Information industry, especially Information Literacy instruction is an added advantage.
• Requisite technological skills for teaching including remote teaching.

Personal Attributes and Competencies

• Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined.
• Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning.
• Ethical and professional conduct.
• Managing ambiguity and emotions.
• Managing technological change.
• Excellent communication skills-both in group presentations and one on one.