Department: University Libraries
Classification: Library Specialist 3
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible; up to 2 days of telework per week, and the remaining days in-person at the Fairfax campus
Pay Band: 05
Salary: Salary no less than $55,000, commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Learning, Research, and Engagement Division (LRE) of the University Libraries has primary responsibility for the spectrum of services and programs related to the outward-focused, direct engagement with undergraduate and graduate students and faculty pertaining to teaching, learning, and research, including the assessment of such services and programs. Through the Teaching and Learning team and three disciplinary teams (Arts and Humanities, STEM, and Social Sciences), the LRE division works continuously with individual faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates on their individual learning and research needs through collaboration with academic departments and colleges. Additionally, the LRE division advances the University Libraries’ goals and plans.
George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of all-inclusive diversity among its students, faculty, and staff, and strongly encourage candidates to apply who will support this commitment.
About the Position:
The Teaching and Learning Specialist provides all levels of high quality face-to-face and online information literacy instruction on the Teaching and Learning team. The position works with the Teaching and Learning team librarians to teach, promote, and assess the educational mission of the team. The role provides reference and research support while maintaining a high level of patron satisfaction. The position is instrumental and critical to achieving the Teaching and Learning team, Libraries’, and university's mission of teaching, learning, and engagement. The position participates in committees and/or workgroups as required to share knowledge, develop best practices, and implement and advance the work of the Libraries. This position may work a combination of days, nights, and weekends, depending upon the time of the semester.
Responsibilities:
Instruction:
Assessment:
Coordination:
Research and Reference:
Outreach:
Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Teaching and Learning Specialist at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Please Note: Candidates selected for a final interview will be expected to come to the Fairfax campus and present, based on an assigned prompt, to a hybrid audience (in-person and online) consisting of Teaching & Learning team faculty and staff.
Posting Open Date: March 18, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by: April 1, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
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George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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