Astrocamp Instructor

Instructor – School Year Position

We are currently hiring instructors for the School Year, beginning January 3, 2014 and ending May 23, 2014 with opportunities to work future seasons as well. Astrocamp is a unique non-profit education center that specializes in astronomy and physical sciences. Located on a forested campus near the town of Idyllwild at an elevation of 5,600 feet amidst the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California. Over 16,000 students from 8-14 years old attend Astrocamp each year. With excellent teaching facilities we bring science to life through hands-on, experiential classes and activities. Our labs and facilities include an Olympic sized pool; extensive ropes course and rock wall, innovative classrooms, and two state of the art telescope viewing areas with CCD capabilities. Instructors have small group sizes and remain with the same group of students throughout their 3-5 day program. Astrocamp provides incredible experiences for kids and instructors alike. Check us out at www.astrocamp.org.

Salary and Benefits: Starting at $55 per day, plus Room and Board. Staff live on-site in partially furnished group apartments and all meals are provided in the dining hall. Staff are not required to supervise students in the dorms. Health insurance after six months of employment, and training is fully paid. Astrocamp is located on a 90-acre campus adjacent to a national forest with easy access to world-class rock climbing, outstanding hiking, and great mountain biking.

To Apply: Send a resume, reference list, and cover letter to Michelle Ferrara Peterson at apply to e-mail button above or send to Michelle Ferrara Peterson, P.O. Box 3399, Idyllwild, CA 92549. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Qualifications: Requires a passion for learning and working with children. Must be a positive, energetic, and organized team member eager to learn new content. Desire to work and live in a small camp community is mandatory. Requires a Bachelors degree in the physical sciences. Previous teaching experience is a plus. First Aid and CPR Certification required and lifeguard certification is helpful.  Certifications will be provided on site to those not certified.

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Additional Salary Information: $55/day plus room and board

1-year Position at Berea College, KY

The Physics Program at Berea College invites applications for a one-year position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2014. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in physics, be an experimentalist, possess a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education, and be skilled in the ability to actively engage undergraduate students in research. Previous college-level teaching experience is strongly preferred. Teaching responsibilities may include a variety of undergraduate physics courses at all levels of the curriculum as well as contributions to the General Education Program of the College.

The Physics Program includes three full-time faculty members, is home to the 3-2 Pre-Engineering program, and graduates an average of three physics majors per year. The faculty at Berea College is dedicated to excellent undergraduate teaching and robust research, particularly with students. Facilities include an x-ray diffraction lab, Mössbauer spectrometer, time-of-flight mass spectrometer, magnetometer, and fully equipped labs for both optics and electronics.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate academic transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, a description of a research program that would involve undergraduate collaborators, and three letters of recommendation to PhysicsSearch@berea.edu. Consideration of applicants will begin in early February, and continue until the position is filled.

Berea College achieved national distinction as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. With an emphasis on service to the people of Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls 1,600 students from 40 states and 60 countries. The College has a longstanding commitment to interracial education; here, people of different races seek to learn from and about each other, while also living together. Berea is among the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. The college admits only students whose families are unable to afford the high cost of tuition and awards each of them a four-year tuition scholarship. Berea's students excel in the College's supportive but demanding academic environment, and many are the first in their families to graduate from college. The College is one of seven federally recognized Work Colleges, and all students hold a labor position in which they work 10-12 hours per week. Graduates distinguish themselves in a variety of fields, including social service, government, ministry, the arts, business, education, medicine, and science, and many go on to earn graduate degrees.

Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 14,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at www.berea.edu.

Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.

Traveling Archivist - Connecticut State Library

Traveling Archivist - Connecticut State Library. This is a part-time, grant funded, contracted position based out of the Connecticut State Library. Reporting to the Project Director, the Traveling Archivist is part of a National Historical Publications and Records Commission [NHPRC] SNAP grant project intended to encourage best practices in the management, arrangement, preservation, and access of archival collections held in museums, historical societies, archives and libraries in the state. The Traveling Archivist will be responsible for conducting half-day site visits throughout the state as well as attending a 3-part workshop series on archival management and arrangement. Key duties and responsibilities: assist in promoting the Traveling Archivist Program; assist in reviewing applications, selecting participants and arranging site visits; conduct 34 half-day on-site visits to instruct institutional staff and volunteers in archival best practices, including management, arrangement, description, preservation and access; assist in the creation of forms and hand-outs to aid institutions after the site visit to continue to be able to implement the recommendations made by the Traveling Archivist; prepare a written report for each site visit; conduct a three month follow-up via phone/email; and prepare a final summary report on site visits. Qualifications: bachelors or master’s degree in Library/Archival Science, Public History, or other related field; strong knowledge of archival principles and practices; knowledge and familiarity of mid-size and emerging cultural heritage institutions; a working knowledge of the operations of collecting institutions, understanding of collections preservation standards; experience in providing training in archival practices; minimum 3-5 years professional experience required; excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated project management skills; proficient computer skills required (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel); in-state travel required; must have a car. The start date is January 1, 2014. The grant funding currently in place is scheduled to end June 30, 2014, although an extension to June 30, 2015 will be sought and is expected. Compensation is $14,000 during the grant period including the extension. Benefits are not included. Please send/email letter of intent and resume by October 31, 2013 to Project Director, Paul E. Baran, State Archivist, Connecticut State Library, 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106, FAX: 860-757-6542, Phone: 860-757-6511, Paul.Baran@ct.gov.

1-year FT at Salem State MA

The department of chemistry and physics seeks a full-time temporary faculty member to teach introductory physics courses for the 2014/2015 academic year. Teaching assignments include introductory physics lectures and laboratories to meet departmental instructional needs. The position is subject to available funding.

The candidate will be responsible for 12 credit hours of instruction in a combination of lecture and laboratory sections as well as academic advising duties. The candidate is also expected to be active in scholarship and in the college community.

Required qualifications include (1) PhD or ABD with significant progress in Physics or a closely related field; and (2) evidence of an ability to teach effectively college level physics courses.

Preferred qualifications: (1) experience in teaching at the college level; (2) experience in and a commitment to teaching in a multicultural, multiracial environment with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles; and (3) experience with instructional technology and active learning techniques.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please apply online and attach resume and cover letter. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970.
Employment is contingent upon a completed background check satisfactory to the University. Internal candidates are not subject to background check.

EEO Statement:

Salem State University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.

Project Coordinator for the Connecticut Digital Newspaper Project - Connecticut State Library, Hartford

Project Coordinator for the Connecticut Digital Newspaper Project - Connecticut State Library, Hartford. A project coordinator, to be based out of the Connecticut State Library, is sought to supervise the Connecticut Digital Newspaper Project a project funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to digitize 100,000 pages of microfilmed Connecticut newspapers. This is a 35 hour per week, contracted position, with modest travel required within Connecticut and annual trips to Washington D.C. Ideally, the start date is November 1, 2013 and the position will continue through September 30, 2015. Compensation will depend upon experience and level of involvement and compensation shall not exceed $140,000 over 22 months. Benefits are not included. Under the direction of the Project Co-Director (Jane F. Cullinane) the Project Coordinator will: Manage project staff and coordinate project workflow; Train and supervise Project Library Technical Assistant; Develop and document procedures and oversee selection, digitization, metadata capture, OCR, workflow control, quality control and related activities; Develop and maintain tracking system for microfilm and deliverables; Work with vendors to ensure high quality deliverables; Confirm bibliographic completeness and perform technical analysis of microfilm; Validate scanned images and metadata; Work with Project Cataloger and the Serials Librarian to maintain project database; Work with Project Co-Director as project spokesperson and participate in publicity efforts, such as the website, blogging and representing the project at meetings; Work with Project Co-Director to manage project budget; Deliver progress reports on specified semi-annual schedule; Other duties as assigned. Required Experience and Qualifications: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited school or foreign equivalent; At least 3 years of relevant experience; Solid understanding of digitization and/or conversion projects; Experience with XML and standard metadata schemas (non-MARC and MARC) and principles governing standards in digital libraries; Experience with quality control of digital projects; Project management experience; Must have a valid driver’s license. Desirable Experience and Qualifications: Knowledge of microfilming procedures, especially newspaper microfilming; Knowledge of newspapers or serials, and ability to assess complex relationships between titles; Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail; Equally important are strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills, the ability to analyze and solve problems; the ability to work with a variety of people; flexibility and willingness to shift priorities according to current needs. Some travel is required. Additional Information: Connecticut Digital Newspaper Project: http://www.ctstatelibrary.org/cdnp. National Endowment for the Humanities National Digital Newspaper Program: http://www.neh.gov/divisions/preservation/national-digital-newspaper-program. LC Technical guidelines. http://www.loc.gov/ndnp/guidelines/NDNP_201315TechNotes.pdf. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by July 19, 2013, preferably by email. We hope to receive positive news about the grant application in late July or early August and then will begin interviews as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be asked to sign a Personal Services Agreement (a contract) with the State of Connecticut for his or her services. Ideally the position will begin Nov. 1, 2013. Email or mail cover letter and resume to: Jane F. Cullinane, Preservation and Digital Projects Librarian, Connecticut State Library, 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford CT 06106-1537, 860-757-6524, fax 860-757-6559, Jane.Cullinane@ct.gov.

Fixed Term at St. Cloud State, MN

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Date of appointment: August 21, 2013
Vacancies at SCSU are contingent on university budgets and funding.

Description: The Physics and Astronomy academic unit http://www.stcloudstate.edu/physics is home to faculty experts in astronomy, optics, and physics, as well as a group of dedicated support staff and students. This position is a full-time fixed-term non-tenure-track faculty position in physics. Examples of courses that may need to be taught include calculus based introductory physics I and II (PHYS 234/235), supplemental instruction for introductory physics I (PHYS 199), junior-level optics (PHYS 333), and lasers (PHYS 435).
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses with laboratories at all levels in the academic unit as well as advanced courses in optics, advise students, engage in scholarly activities, and participate in continual development of curriculum and assessment activities.
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/documents/IFO_09_11_Contract.pdf

Qualifications and experience:
Required:
· Ph.D. in physics, or related area (ABD acceptable at application if Ph.D. is completed by Aug. 1 2013)
· Evidence of ability to teach physics and optics effectively at all levels, including laboratory courses
· Evidence of demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
Preferred:
· Research and/or teaching experience in optics beyond the Ph.D.
· Interests in student growth and development
· Ability to teach and work effectively with students colleagues, and others in the university

Application Procedures:
To apply for this position use only the website:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/stcloudstate/default.cfm
Review of applications will begin immediately; position is open until filled. For best consideration apply by July 10, 2013.
Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will include the following:
· Cover Letter
· Resume/Curriculum Vitae
· Contact information for three (3) current, professional references
· Copies of transcript(s) (undergraduate/graduate/PhD); if advance to finalist, official transcripts are required.
Contact Information (for questions, not to apply):
Search Committee Chair: Zengqiang Liu
Phone: (320) 308-3154
E-mail: physicssearch at stcloudstate dot edu

Summer Aide, Children’s Services - Canton Public Library

Summer Aide, Children’s Services - Canton Public Library. A temporary, part-time position offering a great deal of library and children’s programming experience. Duties: Working with Children’s Room staff in all aspects of children’s services: helping to prepare and present library programs for children and teens; conducting special children’s and teens programs as requested; working at the Children’s Room service desk answering questions from patrons, assisting with computers, and helping patrons with the summer reading program; assisting with collection maintenance and displays, performing other duties as requested or assigned. Hours & Pay: 20 hours per week on average for July and August only. Flexibility in working hours, including evenings. $9.09 - $9.18 per hour. Requirements: High school diploma, college degree, or college degree in progress. Experience working with children. Must be able to learn routine library procedures, follow oral and written instructions, and communicate clearly and courteously with co-workers and the public. A strong and diverse reader. Preference may be given to a candidate with strong organizational skills, crafting skills, or experience in stage crew. To apply: Town of Canton employment applications are available at the library’s Circulation Desk or from the town website. Completed applications may be dropped off or mailed to: Robert Simon, Library Director, Canton Public Library, 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton, CT 06019. One or two candidates will be chosen. Position will be advertised until successful candidate(s) is chosen. EOE.

Assistant Director of Teaching Labs, American University

The Department of Physics at American University invites applications for a one year, full-time term faculty position as the Assistant Director of Physics Teaching Laboratories, beginning Fall 2013. The position is a nine-month appointment at the rank of Professional Lecturer during the academic year, with potential for additional employment over the summers as adjunct faculty. A PhD in Physics, Physics Education, or a closely related field, is required. Teaching experience, experience in laboratory or experimental physics, and strong writing skills, are desirable. Responsibilities include teaching physics laboratory sections, working with lecture-course instructors to develop and implement laboratory teaching curriculum, and assisting in physics demonstrations for physics and astronomy lecture courses. Additional duties may also be assigned by the Director of Physics Laboratories and Chair. Applicants must send (electronically, as a single PDF file, is preferred): (1) letter of application addressing teaching, research, or other relevant experience and interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a teaching statement that describes strategies and pedagogy for teaching physics laboratory courses at the introductory level.  Additionally, (4) they should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the Search Committee, at the email (preferred): physicssearch@american.edu, or address: Physics Search Committee, Department of Physics, 4400 Massachusetts Ave., Washington, DC 20016-8058. Review of applications will begin on July 1, and will continue until the position is filled. American University is an AA/EEO institution, committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

1 Year Physics Instructor at Truckee Meadows CC

Job Description:

Truckee Meadows Community College is recruiting for a Physics instructor for a one year sabbatical replacement.  This position will be responsible teaching physics and/or astronomy classes. This position is also responsible for conducting the "Lighter than Air" annual competition.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in Physics or related field from a regionally accredited institution.

2. One year (30 semester credit equivalent) of teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Conditions of Employment:

This is a full-time, non-tenure track, one year temporary Physics instructor position reporting to the Department Chair of Physical Sciences at Truckee Meadows Community College, in Reno, Nevada. The successful candidate will teach 30 credits (10 classes) per academic year (15/15) August through May.

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin June 27, 2013.

Salary: $46,691 Starting dependent upon education and experience.

TMCC offers an excellent fringe benefit package that includes 12.25% (13.25 effective 7/1/2013) matching retirement by TMCC, retirement with options through TIAA-CREF, VALIC, and/or Fidelity Investments. Health insurance options are provided to the employee, 24 days of annual leave, 11 paid holidays and a tuition reduction at NSHE institutions for employee and dependents. Additionally, there is no state income tax and no social security deduction.

TMCC is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates. TMCC is an inclusive community and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. Qualified veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Application Information

Contact:          Human Resources

Truckee Meadows Community College

Phone: (775) 673-7169

Fax:     (775) 674-7560

TDD:   (775) 673-7000

Online App. Form:      http://jobs.tmcc.edu

NTT at Mississippi University for Women, Columbus MS

Mississippi University for Women invites applications for a Physics Instructor, temporary, non-tenure track, to begin August 2013. Ph.D. preferred, Master's with at least eighteen semester hours of graduate-level physics required. Teaching duties include an introductory physics course for non-science majors as well as trigonometry-based and calculus-based physics courses and their labs. The ability to teach an undergraduate course in C++ would be a plus.

Please send a letter of application, resume, three references with contact information, and transcripts to HrInfo@hr.muw.edu, or mail to Office of Human Resources, 1100 College Street-MUW Box 1609, Columbus, MS 39701. For information about the position contact Dr. Dionne Fortenberry, Chair of Sciences and Mathematics, at dfortenberry@as.muw.edu, or  772-329-7376 .

Located in Columbus, a city of 25,000, MUW is a tradition-rich university that was founded in 1884 as the first public college for women and has educated men for more than 20 years. The University is a public coeducational, primarily undergraduate liberal arts institution with an enrollment of over 2600 students. The mission of the University is to provide curricula and service offerings of the highest quality for all students, with emphasis on the distinctive opportunities available to women. Additional information can be found at http://web3.muw.edu/.

All hires contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Astrocamp Instructor - So Cal

Instructor – School Year Position

We are currently hiring instructors for the School Year, beginning August18, 2013 and ending November 23, 2013 with opportunities to work future seasons as well. Astrocamp is a unique non-profit education center that specializes in astronomy and physical sciences. Located on a forested campus near the town of Idyllwild at an elevation of 5,600 feet amidst the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California. Over 16,000 students from 8-14 years old attend Astrocamp each year. With excellent teaching facilities we bring science to life through hands-on, experiential classes and activities. Our labs and facilities include an Olympic sized pool; extensive ropes course and rock wall, innovative classrooms, and two state of the art telescope viewing areas with CCD capabilities. Instructors have small group sizes and remain with the same group of students throughout their 3-5 day program. Astrocamp provides incredible experiences for kids and instructors alike. Check us out at www.astrocamp.org.

Salary and Benefits: Starting at $55 per day, plus Room and Board. Staff live on-site in partially furnished group apartments and all meals are provided in the dining hall. Staff are not required to supervise students in the dorms. Health insurance after six months of employment, and training is fully paid. Astrocamp is located on a 90-acre campus adjacent to a national forest with easy access to world-class rock climbing, outstanding hiking, and great mountain biking.

To Apply: Send a resume, reference list, and cover letter to Michelle Ferrara Peterson at apply to e-mail button above or send to Michelle Ferrara Peterson, P.O. Box 3399, Idyllwild, CA 92549. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

NOTES:

Additional Salary Information: $55/day plus room and board

VAP at Univ of Alabama Birmingham

Auto req ID: 28543BR
Faculty Rank: Open Rank
Faculty Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Earning
Faculty Employment Status: Visiting/Temporary Appointment

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA at BIRMINGHAM (UAB)
VISITING FACULTY POSITION IN PHYSICS

The UAB Department of Physics, http://www.uab.edu/physics/ invites applications for a visiting assistant professor to fill a vacancy for one to two years beginning Fall 2013. This full-time temporary, non-tenure track position requires teaching introductory physics courses and possibly introductory astronomy and/or upper-level physics courses. Additional service to the department may include assistance with student advising and graduate TA training. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Physics or related field. Preference will be given to applicants who have had experience teaching engineering and/or pre-medical students at an introductory level.

Applicants should send CV, a statement of teaching experience, names (inc. address, tel.,fax, and email address) of three or more references and arrange for at least one letter of reference to M. E. Zvanut, Associate Chair, Dept. of Physics, 1530 3rd Ave. S., CH 310, UAB, Birmingham, AL 35294-1170 (physics@uab.edu). The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of ethnicity, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

For additional information please refer to: http://www.phy.uab.edu/
Online App. Form: https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25048&s iteid=5286&jobId=565888

1-Semester Teaching Position at Stonehill College

The Department of Physics and Astronomy seeks applicants for a full-time, one semester position to teach two sections of the 4-credit calculus-based introductory physics course in fall 2013, with a possible extension for a second semester in spring 2014.

A Ph.D. or progress toward a terminal degree is required; teaching experience strongly preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application documents will include: letter of application (cover letter), curriculum vitae/resume, statement of teaching philosophy and provide the names and contact information of three people who will submit letters of recommendation upon request.

To apply for the position, submit required documentation via the URL link:

https://jobs.stonehill.edu/

Please email inquiries regarding this position to Physics Department Chairperson, Dr. Michael Horne:

mhorne@stonehill.edu or call 508-565-14442

Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Stonehill College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Lecturers at Southern Illinois Univ - Carbondale

Department of Physics
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Variable-time, term appointment lecturer positions in the Department of Physics, beginning August 16, 2013.

Description of Duties: Teaching physics courses at the university level.

Minimum Qualifications: A M.S. in Physics is required as the minimal educational qualification for the positions. A Ph.D. in Physics is preferred. Applicants must have experience teaching Physics courses at the university level.

Appointment and Salary: Salary will be commensurate with background and experience.

Effective Date of Employment: August 16, 2013.

Application Deadline: Review of Applications will begin June 14, 2013; applications will continue to be considered until the positions are filled.

Application Procedure: Submit a letter of application, a CV and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:

Dr. Naushad Ali, Chair
Department of Physics
Mail Code 4401
1245 Lincoln Dr.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901

or by email to: nali@physics.siu.edu

Substitute and Temporary Library Assistant - Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield

Substitute and Temporary Library Assistant - Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield, is seeking a substitute & temporary library assistant with excellent customer service and computer skills to assist patrons of all ages at a busy circulation desk. The Oliver Wolcott Library is a dynamic, innovative library with a friendly, fun, and team-oriented staff culture. The position is 10 to 12 hours per week from July 1, 2013 through February 1, 2014 for a scheduled maternity leave. Additionally, the ideal candidate would be available for substituting as needed beginning immediately and continuing after February 2014. Hourly rate of $12. Contemporary experience working in a public library is required and current work experience in a Bibliomation library, or Evergreen system library, is strongly preferred. Other requirements for the position include: excellent customer service skills, competent computer skills, ability to organize, ability to achieve goals in a timely fashion, ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees and the public, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, ability to work with a flexible schedule and to effectively manage time, and the ability to work with frequent interruptions. Send resume and letter to: Ann Marie White, Oliver Wolcott Library, P.O. Box 187, Litchfield, CT 06759. Open until filled.

Long Term Substitute Library Media Specialist - Jonathan Law High School, Milford

Long Term Substitute Library Media Specialist - Jonathan Law High School, Milford. Needed to cover for a leave of absence that will begin in late September and last approximately 6-8 weeks. Current CT Library Media Specialist Certification (062) required. Salary is $90/day for the first 30 consecutive working days in this assignment and then will increase to $242.65/day beginning day 31 and lasting for the remainder of this assignment. There are no benefits associated with this position. Interested applicants must apply online through the job posting on our website at www.milforded.org in order to be considered for this position. No phone calls please.

Interim Library Director - Raymond Library, East Hartford

Interim Library Director - Raymond Library, East Hartford. The Interim Library Director will be responsible for overseeing and directing the relocation of the Raymond Library staff and services to a temporary location in order to accommodate for the expansion of the current facility. The expansion project for the Raymond Library is scheduled to last approximately two years. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Library Science and six years of progressively responsible experience in library work, including two years in the supervision of a library department. Qualified candidates with a working knowledge of automated library operations will be preferred. Salary Range is $88,763 - $107,403 plus benefits. Applicants should complete and submit the attached application to: Town of East Hartford, Human Resources Department, 740 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06108. Closing date for return of completed application is April 5, 2013. The Town of East Hartford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reading Specialist - Killingly Public Library

Reading Specialist - Killingly Public Library, Summer 2013. The town of Killingly, CT is seeking a certified reading specialist needed to fill a position in our new grant driven summer reading program at the Killingly Public Library. The specialist will be working with elementary students in grades K-3 who are participants in the summer reading program. The program will be focusing specifically on summer reading loss. The applicant should have knowledge of language and reading development and be able to help organize a well planned reading program. The specialist will be able to conduct assessment of indicators of learner’s progress. The person must be experienced in working with families and involving parents in instruction process. Perfect for professionals looking to work in a non-traditional setting and those seeking to supplement their income during the summer. Preference will be given to individuals who have obtained (or are pursuing) a certification in reading and who have at least 2 years experience working with children in an educational setting. The applicant should be available for 28 hours per week for 8 weeks beginning mid June through August of 2013. Pay commensurate with experience. Please submit a resume, cover letter and three references by February 20th, 2013 to townmanager@killinglyct.org. Killingly is an equal opportunity employer and provider with an adopted affirmative action policy. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Reference/Instruction Librarian - Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury

Reference/Instruction Librarian - Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury. Educational Assistant. Position: Part-time Temporary Reference/Instruction Librarian. Anticipated Start Date: February 8, 2013. Minimum Qualifications: MLS/MLIS, reference experience; experience with library instruction is preferred. Responsibilities: The Reference/Instruction Librarian will provide reference, information literacy instruction and other duties as assigned. Preferred hours for this position will be Wednesday- Thursday, 9:00 – 3:00, Friday, 9:00 – 2:00 for the Spring 2013 semester. Minimum Salary: $29.88 per hour– no benefits. Application procedure: Send cover letter, resume and application (http://www.nv.edu/Portals/0/Documents/HR/EmploymentApplicationNEW.pdf) to: Jaime Hammond, Acting Director of Library Services, Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708 or e-mail to jhammond@nv.edu. Naugatuck Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Deadline: January 18, 2013.

High School Library Media Specialist - West Hartford Public Schools

High School Library Media Specialist - West Hartford Public Schools seeks a dynamic Library Media Specialist to join the staff of a high service library media program. Interim position. Experience working with high school students; strong background in online resources and Web 2.0 tools; knowledge in the area of young adult literature and 21st century skills. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: instructing students in information and technology literacy, providing leadership in the integration of technology with instruction, collaborating with classroom teachers in planning, implementing and assessing instruction, evaluating and selecting resources for the library media center. Should hold or be eligible for CT Library Media Specialist Certificate. Competitive salary and benefits. Interested applicants should submit an online application.Visit our web site at: www.whps.org. JobID: 734. For more information call the Library Media and Educational Technology Office at 860-561-6634. Apply immediately. Open until filled. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.