Part-time Instructor- IST564: Accessible Library and Information Services

The School of Information Studies seeks a Part-Time Instructor for IST 564: The purpose of this course is to increase the level of preservice librarians' understanding of the library and information needs of persons with disability, whether a function of age, impairment, or health condition, and with affirmative implications for serving persons from marginalized

communities or otherwise pose different ways of engaging and/or navigating the world. The

course will provide context, awareness, and strategies that impact students' abilities to develop

programs and services, provide facilities, and select resources and technologies to meet the

diverse needs and ways of all patrons. The course is structured around seven core project

assignments that will assist students to develop practical tools and resources for professional

library careers.

After taking this course, students will be able to:

• Use disability history and the social model of disability to advocate for and recommend change in library policy or practice.
• Use federal disability law and standards to evaluate the accessibility of, and select accessible resources for, library programs, policies, and services.
• Apply a social justice lens to designing and presenting a model library program, policy, service, or resource that is inclusive of another marginalized identity.
• Use the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to design and present a model library program, policy, service, or resource that meets the needs of diverse patrons.
• Professionally and effectively interact and communicate with patrons regardless of their different ways of engaging and/or navigating the world.

Qualifications

• MLIS degree or Master's degree in related field
• 3+ years working in a library
• 3+ years teaching adults
• 3+ years working with individuals with disabilities

Job Specific Qualifications Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be prepared to serve as instructor and mentor and be willing to work with the Professor of Record, Program Director, and other instructors teaching this class. This course has a developed syllabus, exercises, and texts, however, we seek individuals who can bring their own experiences to the course.

• Collaborate with professor of record and/or program director, who is responsible for creating the course syllabus and course content, as well as providing an overview of their overall vision for the course.
• Attend onboarding and training with the iSchool's Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
• Maintain office hours and open communication with students.
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner; provide feedback when appropriate.
• Prepare for weekly online sessions with students
• Prepare to offer the class in the Winter 2027 online quarter term.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.