[LIBJOBS] Egypt - Cairo - Instruction/Reference Librarian

The American University in Cairo
Instruction/Reference Librarian

 

Company Description:

 

Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in both downtown Zamalek and New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET and the Management program is accredited by AACSB. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. All faculty receive generous benefits, from AUC tuition to access to research funding; expatriate faculty also receive relocation benefits including housing, annual home leave, and tuition assistance for school age children.

 

Job Description:

 

The American University in Cairo Library seeks a qualified librarian to join its instruction program which includes a required no-credit course for freshmen. Under the direction of the Head of Instruction Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching in and developing content for the required full semester course LALT 101, developing and teaching subject specific classes, assisting with assessment and evaluation for the instructions program, some staff training, serving at the Help Desk (including some evenings hours) and serving as a library liaison for collection development.

 

Requirements:

 

The candidate must have an ALA-accredited MLS, excellent oral and written English, demonstrated experience in instruction (one-on-one and classroom) in an academic library environment, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and experience in course management. The ability to work effectively in a team and independently is also necessary. A second Masters degree, working knowledge of other languages, and experience in a multicultural environment are highly desirable but not mandatory.

 

Additional Information:

 

This is a full-time Faculty position at Instructor rank, with the possibility for merit-based promotion to Senior Instructor. Position is open until filled. Review of applications begins immediately. Note: Please remember that your account login enables you to respond to any additional questions from AUC, if required.

 

Application Instructions:

 

All applicants must submit the following documents via online:

 

a) an updated C.V (upload via Step 2 in the next page);

b) a letter of interest;

c) List names & contact information of at least three references familiar with your professional background;

d) a completed AUC Personal Information Form (PIF) - http://aucegypt.interviewexchange.com/static/clients/297AUM1/downloads/PersonalInformationForm.doc.

 

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