Online Instruction/Instructional Design Librarian

Description

State University of New York at Oswego seeks a collaborative librarian/teacher/scholar to join Penfield Library as Online Instruction/Instructional Design Librarian. Working collaboratively with faculty librarians dedicated to student learning, the individual in this position will lead interdisciplinary initiatives to ensure a meaningful library presence in online courses, at an institution where this delivery option is expanding to include global programs.  He/she will be responsible for exploring the intersection of information literacy instruction, instructional design and learning technologies; and for providing leadership in effective teaching pedagogy.  This is a 12-month tenure track position reporting to the Coordinator of Library Instruction. 

Review Date:  Review of applications will begin January 10, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary:  Commensurate with rank and experience.

Date of Appointment:  July 1, 2013

Description of Responsibilities:   The responsibilities of this position include:

• Identify the need for, and facilitate creation of, library initiatives to support online learning, including development of the Library's presence in the college's course management system.
• Facilitate the continued development of librarians as instructional partners in the student learning process.  Develop expertise in online instruction and serve as a resource and workshop facilitator regarding pedagogy in face-to-face and online environments.  Develop and share best practices for innovative teaching techniques and teaching information literacy across multimedia platforms.  
• Serve as a core member of the Instruction Team, sharing in information literacy instruction and continuing improvement for the library instruction program.
• Oversee the creation and continued development of information literacy and critical thinking focused multimedia learning objects, including management of LibGuides resources.
• Collaborate extensively with a variety of teaching partners, including subject librarians, the Distance Learning Librarian, the Learning Technologies Librarian and college instructional designers and teaching faculty.
• Serve as liaison to assigned academic departments, with responsibility for subject specialized collection development and instruction. 
• Participate in Research Help Desk rotation for on-site and electronic reference, including some evening and weekend shifts.

Required qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Librarianship/Information Sciences from an ALA accredited program, currently held or expected no later than May 2013.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use emerging library and teaching/learning technologies, and the ability to adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment.
• Academic background, coursework or relevant experience in instructional design; and/or comparable teaching experience in a face-to-face or online classroom setting.  
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of current educational pedagogy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working effectively with diverse populations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous work experience in an academic library setting.
• Master's degree in Instructional Design or Education, or comparable specialization.
• Experience with online course management systems.
• Experience with reference service and/or collection development.