[ISLMA-Share] Job Posting - University Laboratory High School

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Are you a librarian (with or without a K-12 certification) on the hunt for your dream high school librarian position? Do you want to be an integral part of a fun, innovative, inclusive, and supportive high school community that promotes academic excellence? Are you excited about teaching information literacy and critical thinking skills to the next generation? Then the perfect opportunity awaits you in the heart of Urbana-Champaign, IL!

Applications are now being accepted for an energetic, engaged, innovative, and youth-focused librarian to head The University of Illinois’ Laboratory High School (Uni High) Library. A publically funded school for academically gifted high schoolers with access to one of the nation’s largest library collections, Uni High is committed to promoting academic excellence, encouraging innovation, and fostering good citizenship in a caring and nurturing environment.

University Laboratory High School Librarian
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Position Available: Position available July 16, 2016. This is a 100%-time, twelve-month appointment Academic Professional position.

Responsibilities:  Reporting to the Head of the Undergraduate Library, the University Laboratory High School Librarian will provide leadership for and supervision of library services to students, faculty, and staff using the University Laboratory High School Library.  The University Laboratory High School Librarian is a member of the Central Public Services Division within the University Library.

Qualifications:
Required qualifications:  ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science (MLS) or State of Illinois Teacher License with an LIS Endorsement, or equivalent certification; Successful experience working with multiple age groups;  Public service experience in a library setting;  Experience managing programs and projects ; Experience using a research library; Facility with educational technology and knowledge of technology trends or educational technology leadership experience; Excellent communication and writing skills.  See http://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board<https://jobs.illinois.edu/> for Preferred qualifications:

To Apply:  To ensure full consideration, please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu<https://jobs.illinois.edu/>  and upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information including email addresses for three professional references. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For questions, please call: 217-333-8169.

Deadline:  In order to ensure full consideration, applications and nominations must be received by June 13, 2016. The review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu
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