Purdue University Libraries seeks a highly motivated, innovative, and learner-
centered individual for the position of First-year Experience and Emerging
Technologies Specialist. In support of the Libraries'
strategic plan the First Year Experience and Emerging Technologies Specialist
will lead outreach efforts and develop programming to address the needs of
first-year students at Purdue, and identify, implement, and assess emerging
technologies that support information literacy and learning, and as faculty
must contribute to the research and scholarship in this area. Working with
other faculty and staff, the First-year Experience and Emerging Technologies
Specialist will support the information literacy and learning needs of Purdue
learners via the Libraries' online environment.

  
The First-year Experience and Emerging Technologies Specialist will contribute
to the Libraries' instructional efforts, including the development of online
resources, such as multimedia tutorials, and will participate in classroom
instruction. Serving as a resource for liaison librarians, this individual
will collaborate with library staff and faculty in the use of emerging
technologies to enhance student information literacy at
Purdue. Purdue's ITaP (Information Technology at Purdue) is
implementing several new interactive and mobile learning technologies in
support of teaching and learning at Purdue, including Signals, JetPack,
Hotseat, and Mixable; for more information please visit [http://www.itap.purdu
e.edu/studio//.The) First Year Experience and Emerging Technologies
Specialist will train other professionals across the Libraries in efficient
and effective use of these and other emerging technologies in enhancing Purdue
students' information literacy skills in physical and virtual learning
environments. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of trends
and services in academic libraries to enrich the first-year experience of
Purdue students at a University that has the second largest enrollment of
international students in the country. This position is responsible for
collaborating with co-curricular campus partners to develop and coordinate the
Purdue Libraries' outreach efforts to first-year students. Reporting to the
Information Literacy Specialist, this position requires excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact
effectively with a diverse group of faculty, students and staff.

  
Required qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA-
accredited library school and/or advanced, terminal degree in another relevant
discipline. Recent graduates and those approaching
graduation are encouraged to apply. Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of diversity through life/work experiences
and/or studies, and ability to work positively in an inclusive
environment. Education and/or experience relevant to one or
more of the following areas: first year experience
programs, instructional design, information literacy, eLearning, emerging
technologies, educational technologies, social media, or user
experience. Commitment to engage in research and
scholarship, and ability to achieve promotion and tenure.

  
Desired qualifications: Demonstrated experience planning
and developing first-year experience programming. Demonstrated knowledge of
instructional design and current instructional technologies and trends in
online learning. Demonstrated experience designing and developing digital
learning objects. Demonstrated experience of web development skills and web
applications. Demonstrated knowledge of information literacy concepts and
applications. Knowledge of assessment techniques, trends, and software in
libraries as well as higher education.

  
Appointment: Appointment will be at the assistant professor
rank. The full job announcement can be seen at: [http://www
.lib.purdue.edu/admin/hr/career_opportunities/](http://www.lib.purdue.edu/admi
n/hr/career_opportunities/)

  
Salary and benefits: Salary commensurate
with experience in the context of Purdue University's salary structure. Purdue
provides a generous fringe benefit package that includes contribution to
retirement, health, disability, and life insurance, 22 annual vacation days,
and tuition support for employee, children, and spouse/same sex domestic
partner.

  
Application process: To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and the
names and contact information of at least three references via email to Carla
Heuss, Libraries Human Resources Assistant, at
[[log in to unmask]](mailto:[log in to unmask]). Please
place "First-year Experience and Emerging Technologies Specialist" in the
subject line of all emails. Nominations for the position
will be accepted and should be sent to the same email address. Beginning on
June 8, 2012, applications will be reviewed as they are
received. Review of applications will continue until the
position is filled. Questions may be directed to Carla Heuss at 765-494-2899
or [[log in to unmask]](mailto:[log in to unmask]). A
background check will be required for this position. Purdue University is an
equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to
achieving a diverse workforce.



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