Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Library Science Professor to teach courses and engage in research. The ideal candidate will collaborate with colleagues, prepare course materials, and maintain regular office hours. Responsibilities also include facilitating classroom discussions and supporting student recruitment activities. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office and Google Docs is essential. This role is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of library science professionals in the United States.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively teach courses in library science.
• Conduct research and engage in academic discussions.
• Prepare educational materials and assess student performance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues on teaching and research topics.
• Maintain office hours for student support.
• Facilitate classroom discussions and activities.

Skills

Instructing

Active Listening

Speaking

Active Learning

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Google Docs

Learning management system LMS

Microsoft Office

MySQL

LexisNexis

Job description

What Does it Take to Be a Library Science Professor?

Library Science Professor Job Description Teach courses in library science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Library Science Professor Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

What Every Library Science Professor Should Know

Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

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• Associate Professor
• Adjunct Instructor Library Technical Assistant Program
• Instructor
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Tools & Technologies Used by Library Science Professors

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• MySQL
• Email software
• Google Docs
• LexisNexis
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Learning management system LMS
• iParadigms Turnitin
• Course management system software