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University School of Nashville

Interim Instructional Librarian

January 2023 - June 2023

The University School of Nashville is currently accepting applications for the position of Interim Instructional Librarian to serve in the Hassenfeld Library for the 2022-23 academic year. This position is an immediate opening and will be full-time, exempt. The interim instructional librarian will assist in developing and implementing an integrated information literacy curriculum for middle and high school students. The position facilitates collaboration with middle and high school faculty to support and enrich academic and extracurricular endeavors for faculty and their students. The term of the position begins in January 2023 and concludes with USN faculty inservice in early June 2023.

The Hassenfeld Library is a 20,000-square-foot facility serving students and faculty from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Its 25,000 volumes, numerous study areas, multiple technology access points, archives, and specialized instructional spaces complement a large central reading room. The Hassenfeld Library’s centerpiece location on campus makes it a popular gathering and programming space for the entire school community.

USN has a deep commitment to equitable and just community spaces. Candidates should be knowledgeable of research on how implicit biases in race, ethnicity, gender identity and socioeconomic class can shape curricula and pedagogy, classroom culture, and student outcomes. Candidates should be able to translate that knowledge into demonstrable actions that promote equitable and just teaching and learning cultures.

University School of Nashville is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational day school with enrollment of over 1000 students kindergarten through twelfth grade.  In 1915, the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School, USN’s predecessor, which earned acclaim for its curriculum and faculty. In 1974, Peabody College announced plans to close PDS, and a group of parents, alumni, students, and teachers reconstituted and re-chartered the school as University School of Nashville. 

USN’s midtown location adjacent to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us each day of our beginnings 107 years ago in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. It’s a vibrant educational community for both students and teachers in the midst of a dynamic city.

In the USN community, students expect much of each other, and faculty benefit from that high standard. We seek educators who are enthusiastic about their own learning to complement their work and we offer many opportunities for professional growth. USN is committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants.

To safeguard the health and well-being of the USN community from the risks associated with COVID-19, all employees are subject USN policies regarding COVID-19. As of January 7, 2022, more than 97% of employees and more than 87% of USN students K-12 are fully vaccinated, and the school strongly encourages all families to pursue vaccination.

Qualifications

• Masters of Library Science (MLS)

• Demonstrated knowledge of and passion for children’s, young adult and adult literature

• Experience working with middle and/or high school students strongly preferred

• Proficiency with library technology, multimedia tools, Web 2.0, LibGuides

Skills and Abilities

• Monitor, supervise, and demonstrate a genuine appreciation for children and adolescents

• Work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and other members of the USN community

• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, colleagues, and members of the USN community

• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor

• Possess an eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to change

• Commit to one’s own professional growth

• Demonstrate integrity and confidentiality

Please be prepared to upload the following items through USN's online application for this position:

Cover Letter

Resume

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University School of Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking to diversify its workplace. For more information about University School of Nashville, see the school's website at www.usn.org.

About University School of Nashville

University School of Nashville is a K-12, independent, co-educational, non-sectarian day school established in 1975 as the successor to Peabody Demonstration School. USN is known for its academic excellence and for its commitment to putting students first.

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