[Web4lib] Position Announcement: Online Learning Librarian, Eastern Michigan University

[Sara Memmott]

Online Learning Librarian (FA1017E)
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197


Appointment Description

• Tenure-track faculty position, available September, 2010.
• This position is an 8-month academic year appointment, with an
additional Spring or Summer appointment possible.
• Appointment at the Instructor rank requires an ALA-accredited
library or information science degree. Appointment at the Assistant
Professor rank requires an ALA-accredited library or information
service degree, 18 additional graduate credit hours and at least 3
years of professional library experience.

Position Description:

As a member of the Library Faculty, and under the direction of the
University Librarian, the Online Learning Librarian will develop
curricula to support online teaching and learning in the context of
information literacy.  He or she will design, implement, and evaluate
technology-enhanced learning objects, instructional modules, and other
online instructional materials. The Online Learning Librarian will
collaborate with library faculty to create discipline-specific
instructional materials that meet educational outcomes. He or she will
explore new technologies related to online teaching and learning, and
will provide leadership in the use of educational technologies.
Responsibilities will include reference and instruction (including
some evenings and weekends), liaison with Extended Programs and
Educational Outreach, and may also include collection development and
subject liaison duties.

Contributions beyond these primary assignments, such as publications,
leadership in University service and professional organizations, and
other research and creative activity, are required for tenure and
promotion within the Eastern Michigan University faculty.

Qualifications

Required:

• ALA-accredited degree in library or information science.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and public service.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Evidence of both professional initiative and flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a
diverse population of faculty, students, and staff.
• Teaching experience, preferably in an online environment.
• Familiarity with learning technologies, especially online and digital media.
• Experience creating online instructional materials.
• Experience providing in-person and online reference service.
• Familiarity with standards for information literacy, online
learning, and online library services.


Preferred:

• Second graduate degree.
• Three years professional experience.
• Experience with curriculum design and development.
• Experience implementing course-integrated information literacy
instruction in a course management system.


For complete position descriptions and application instructions,
please see:  https://www.emujobs.com/applicants/Central?search=adminfac.
This position will remain open until filled. Applications received by
January 15, 2010 will receive first consideration.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae, as
well as the name, address, e-mail address, and phone number of three
references to:  Posting #FA1017E, Eastern Michigan University,
Academic Human Resources, 202 Boone Hall, Ypsilanti, MI  48197.
http://www.emujobs.com.


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Sara Memmott
Emerging Technologies Librarian
Eastern Michigan University
smemmott at gmail.com